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Several dead cats found, criminal investigation underway at Somerville home
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An investigation is underway at a home in the 5000 block of South Jefferson in Somerville. Sheriff Vanoven says several cats, some of them dead and one with no eyes, were discovered. He says animal control officers are removing the cats that are still alive,...
Large mixed-use development designed to attract young professionals
BARTLETT, Tenn. - A new mixed commercial development of homes and restaurants is going up in the Memphis suburbs in efforts to attract young professionals. So too is it poised to possible attract new workers at the BlueOval City Ford assembly plant in Haywood County. Bartlett Mayor David Parsons said...
How Luke Miller helped save Arlington baseball's season: 'One of those things you dream of'
MURFREESBORO – For almost three hours, the baseball field at Oakland High School was empty. Lightning struck sporadically, prolonging the delay with each strike. Thunder rolled through, and rain poured onto the outfield grass. Coaches from Arlington and Oak Ridge, only an inning and a half away from completing their Class 4A elimination game, huddled inside an indoor baseball facility with TSSAA officials.
Arlington softball out to snap almost 40-year drought at Spring Fling
ARLINGTON – It was an early wake up call for the Arlington softball team Tuesday morning. A team, like so many in Memphis, making the trek to Spring fling in Murfreesboro. An Arlington team, sitting at 31 and 4, and back in the state tournament in back to back years for the first time ever. […]
Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park
On Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. the American Legion Post 249 and Auxiliary Unit 249 will be honoring our Fallen Heroes, who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country, in the United States Armed Forces. Join us at The Pavilion adjacent to Veterans Park, located at the...
Entrepreneur creates new reality show coming to Blytheville
Blytheville, Ark. (KAIT) - One young entrepreneur is hoping to bring a new reality show to Blytheville. It all started when a 24-year-old created “Chillin with the Baddest,” aiming to show women across the region in a new light. Airing in June, “Chillin with the Baddest” will bring...
Extreme heat and storage mistakes could hinder certain medications effectiveness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - We're already starting to feel it: the heat and humidity is returning to the Mid-South. It can take a major toll on our bodies, but some items in your medicine cabinet may not be safe in this heat either. Certain medications can lose strength and effectiveness if...
Multiple officers, nurse treated for fentanyl exposure after AR traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While conducting a traffic stop last week, multiple Blytheville Police officers were exposed to fentanyl and had to be treated for possible overdoses, according to the police department. On May 17, officers patrolling the area of East Moultrie initiated a traffic stop on a white GMC Yukon that had allegedly pulled out […]
Devils Rout Millington To Reach State Championship Match
MURFREESBORO — After Wednesday’s 6-0 win over Millington in the Class 2A state semifinals at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, the Greeneville boys soccer team is ready for anything. That includes the championship match they’ll play in on Friday against South-Doyle. Here’s a list of things the Devils have had to overcome the past few matches. They lost one of their toughest defenders in the Region 1-2A championship match when...
2 Shelby County homes struck by lightning after storms moved through the area, officials say
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - Two Shelby County homes were struck by lightning after storms rolled through the Mid-South overnight Monday, officials said. According to the Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD), one home on Tumblebrook Cove near Millington and another in the area of the 1000 block of Whitten Road were damaged by lightning.
4 officers treated for possible fentanyl exposure during drug bust in Arkansas, police say
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. - Several officers and a nurse were possibly exposed to fentanyl during a drug bust last week that resulted in the arrests of two Blytheville residents, police said. Brittany Deason, 27, and Travis Leachman, 35, were arrested after their GMC Yukon was found with small bags of methamphetamine,...
Softball Recap: Brighton snaps seven-game streak of wins at home
After a string of 11 wins, Brighton's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Dyer County Choctaws by a score of 3-1. Brighton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dyer County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Georgia Man Allegedly Burns Girlfriend’s Body After She Discovered He Was Married
A 23-year-old mother is dead after discovering her live-in boyfriend married another woman. The Georgia man, whom police revealed as Michale Edwards, is accused of killing Briana Winston and burning her body afterward. They reportedly shared a child. The Clayton County Police Dept. revealed details about the disturbing case on Monday (May 13), per PEOPLE. It […] The post Georgia Man Allegedly Burns Girlfriend’s Body After She Discovered He Was Married appeared first on The Shade Room.
Tornado Watch in effect for parts of the Mid-South
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 4am for all of west Tennessee, eastern Arkansas and northwest Mississippi. Severe storms capable of damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible. Shower and storm coverage will quickly increase as the sun goes down. Now – 2AM is the most likely time frame for severe weather in the […]
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