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Munford Public Works Director Named “Super Woman of Tipton County”

Sherry Bennard, Munford’s Public Works Director, was named one of the Super Women of Tipton County by the Covington-Tipton Chamber of Commerce. Bennard was praised for her work ethic, depth of knowledge, and leadership on the job. And despite having so much asked of her professionally, she still gives her time, heart and energy to her friends and family.

Tipton County, TN · 1d
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Camping ordinance passes in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new city ordinance aims to prevent unauthorized camping in the city of Jonesboro. The city of Jonesboro passed Ordinance 26-038 during the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ordinance will not allow people to camp in any city park or parking lot unless...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d
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City of Jonesboro being sued for denying liquor permit

City of Jonesboro being sued for denying liquor permit.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d
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Couple files lawsuit against Jonesboro and city council

A Jonesboro couple is suing the city after it denied an alcohol permit for the couple's proposed steakhouse. The issue was voted for by the city council at a meeting on October 20th.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d
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Ridgepointe Country Club Breaks Ground on New Arkansas State Golf Facility

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – On Nov. 6, the Ridgepointe Country Club in collaboration with the Arkansas State golf teams and the Red Wolves Foundation broke ground on a new facility for both programs and the community. In a combined effort over the past three and...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 3d

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Jonesboro to host first ever "Grain & Gather" Festival

Arkansas Rice is bringing a new festival to Jonesboro this weekend, ahead of A-State's "Rice Bowl" matchup against Louisiana-Monroe. Our Isaiah Collins spoke with locals and businesses downtown about excitement growing for the inaugural Grain & Gather festival.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Cross County leaders, educators attend Catalyst NEA forum

JONESBORO, Ark. — Local leaders and educators from Cross County attended the annual Catalyst NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum Thursday at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center on the campus of Arkansas State University. The event brought business, education, government and industry leaders together to examine opportunities...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Eastern Arkansas heritage area study open for public comment

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Community leaders gathered Friday at the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce to review a new study on whether eastern Arkansas should become a national historic area. The goal is to bring together communities, organizations and institutions across eastern Arkansas to protect the Delta’s most important historic and...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Shuttered South Memphis shopping center slated for demolition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Metro Shopping Plaza at 410 E.H. Crump Boulevard near Mason Temple, notable for its “Think God!” signage, may be near its end. A demolition permit was filed late last week to tear down the 65,753-square-foot structure, which has been vacant and surrounded by chain-link for months. A 2025 fire caused damage […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Tennessee Democrat breaks gerrymander and wins big in the polls

Tennessee Democratic Party broke a Republican gerrymander and flipped seven state legislative seats on Tuesday night during the midterm elections. Despite heavy partisan gerrymandering passed in May to have all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts favor Republicans, Democrats broke the gerrymander with Victoria Broderick winning TN-4, which contains Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, in a massive upset, according Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennessee · 3d

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Tight Senate race awaits results of pending Mississippi ballots

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Sources confirm death of former Shelby Co. Judge Melissa Boyd

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd has died, sources confirm. Her cause of death is currently unknown. Tennessee State Representative Torrey Harris wrote a social media post regarding her passing Saturday. In the post, Harris recounted a recent heartwarming reunion with Boyd while standing in line at the polls for Election Day.

Shelby County, TN · 18h

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Central Station in Memphis sells to new investors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central Station in Downtown Memphis has been sold, and the new plans for it could give the South Main district a big boost. There has been plenty of buzz for months along South Main in downtown Memphis about what was to come at the iconic Central Station, already home to a hotel. […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Memphis educator fights to close literacy gap in TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last year’s TCAP scores showed improvements in literacy rates among third graders in the state, with nearly 42% reading and writing on grade level. But there are remaining challenges when it comes to children’s literacy in Tennessee. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Raven Copeland shows how a local educator is helping […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 1d

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‘Never seen anything like it’: unprecedented lines at Olive Branch polls leave voters waiting hours

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) - Long lines continued into the evening Tuesday in Olive Branch, with some voters waiting hours to cast their ballots as heavy turnout and reported voting equipment issues caused delays. At the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the line stretched around the building throughout the day. Intermittent rain...

Olive Branch, MS · 4d

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 6 to 8

Halloween is packed away and the weekend is wide open 🍂 The headliner is the Indie Memphis Film Festival, four days of local film downtown. On Saturday, Crafts and Drafts fills Crosstown Concourse with a free market of Memphis makers, and Sunday brings a 901 Wrestling title night at Minglewood and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Buckman. Everything is below, hour by hour.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Chalkbeat reporter examines teacher retention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Chalkbeat Tennessee reporter Bri Hatch joins Action News 5 to discuss why teachers are leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the impact on students and efforts to retain educators.

Memphis, TN · 1d