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Man charged with fatally shooting woman, injuring child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in jail after being accused of fatally shooting a woman and injuring her son Monday night in Tipton County. Donald Ray Parker Jr., 52, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated stalking. The deceased victim has been identified as 44-year-old Kristen Johnson. According to Tipton County […]
Buc-ee’s coming to I-40 exit in West Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Buc-ee’s, a popular chain of roadside rest stops famous for its Beaver Nuggets and clean restrooms, is coming to West Tennessee. State Sen. Page Walley, who represents Fayette and several other nearby counties, posted the news on his official Facebook page Wednesday with the caption, “BUC-EE’S WELCOME TO FAYETTE COUNTY!!! Another great […]
Shoplifters busted after running red light in U-Haul carrying loot from Lowes, police say
COVINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Three Memphians have been arrested and charged after they allegedly ran a red light in Covington, Tennessee, while carrying loot from a home improvement store they stole from an hour prior. DeAngelo Crutcher, 33, is charged with possession of Schedule II substance and possession of stolen...
Motorcyclist killed, pedestrian injured in separate Covington crashes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Covington Police Department is investigating two separate crashes that left a motorcyclist dead and a pedestrian injured this month. Covington Police responded to an accident on Tennessee Avenue near Highway 51 on April 3. According to police, a motorcyclist collided with a white Hyundai that was leaving a gas station on […]
West TN counties receive infrastructure grant
HAYWOOD, Tenn. — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration held an in-person briefing this morning to announce historic grant investments in Tennessee’s energy infrastructure. Hosted at Brownsville Utilities Department, the briefing announced funding for the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant program. The grants will...
Caruthersville High School increases police presence on campus following weekend shooting in Ark.
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A deadly shooting in Arkansas led to increased security at a school in southeast Missouri. The shooting happened earlier Sunday morning, April 21 in Blytheville, Ark. Two people were shot, including 18-year-old Kohnali Hunt who later died. Hunt used to be a student at the Caruthersville...
Parts of Mason, TN, under boil water advisory
MASON, Tenn. — Parts of Mason, Tennessee, are under a boil water advisory as of Monday, April 22, due to a water main repair. In a statement on the fire department's Facebook page, the Town of Mason said the advisory is affecting people situated on the following roads:. Gainesville...
Legendary Guest at BPACC
Legendary entertainer and star of iconic TV show ※Dukes of Hazzard,§ Tom Wopat performed at The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center on Friday evening, to a full house. Wopat shared the screen with his co-star John Schneider playing Bo Duke. The duo rode the country roads of a Southern town in the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger nicknamed &The General Lee.* Wopat shared memories and the General Lee with fans, prior to the show, at a special “Meet-and-Greet” in front of BPACC.
The Arlington Festival of the Arts is back this weekend!
Join the 10th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts this weekend on April 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover incredible handmade-in-the-USA artwork in Clarendon — Arlington’s vibrant neighborhood. Visitors can expect to be impressed by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery,...
Munford honors MPD officer killed in shootout
MUNFORD, Tenn. — It was an emotional evening as a Memphis Police officer’s hometown and alma mater came together to honor his life. The community gathered to pay their respects to Memphis Police Officer Joseph McKinney who was shot and killed in the line of duty just over a week ago. McKinney was from Munford, […]
The Lake District developer reaches deal on settling debts for Lakeland development
The Lake District mixed-used development in Lakeland has avoided being put up for auction. On Tuesday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jennie Latta granted a motion to allow Yehuda Netanel developer of The Lake District, LLC to borrow roughly $62.9 million from New York-based lender Vision Global Capital Resource Inc. to pay off outstanding debt owed to lender TIG Romspen US Master Mortgage LP. Romspen had a claim against Netanel in the amount of $56 million, according to court documents.
Police Chief: Victim in weekend shooting has died
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - An 18-year-old Caruthersville man shot early Sunday morning in Blytheville has died of his injuries. Caruthersville Police Chief Jerry Hudgens said Monday that 18-year-old Kohnali Hunt died at a Memphis hospital. According to a news release from the Blytheville Police Department, officers were called to the...
Federal grant earmarked for old gas pipelines in Henry County
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - A federal program created by the Biden Administration is visiting two Tennessee towns to announce grant funds that will go to improve each town’s old and decaying infrastructures. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will hold a press briefing in Henry County on...
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