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Why a Buc-ee's near Memphis is a big deal: What the travel center is known for and how it could impact West Tennessee
Tennessee set to have the third most Buc-ee's locations in the U.S. with the newest addition planned for the western part of the state. Senator Page Walley, R-Savannah, announced the store's plans to hit West Tennessee with their newest rest center on Wednesday. In his announcement, there was a memo detailing the 74,000 square foot travel center that will come to West Tennessee in the future, but why is this such a big deal?
Ford supplier Avancez coming to West Tennessee, will create more than 500 jobs
A Michigan-based automotive manufacturer is headed to West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced Thursday that Avancez will invest $54 million to expand its operations at a new facility at BlueOval City's Supplier Park. Avancez will add 501 new jobs at the Stanton site, in...
Thieves caught on camera stealing pricey chainsaws
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millington police say a pair caught on camera stealing a half-dozen chainsaws from a Lowes last month are responsible for numerous thefts throughout Shelby County. In the Facebook video, the suspects are seen ripping the Husquarna Chainsaws from a display area at Lowes along Highway 51. The suspects left the store in […]
TikTok sensation to close her Germantown bakery, but the giant cookies aren't going away
A Germantown bakery known for its giant cookies is closing its storefront location, although it will continue its online business. In an Instagram post, BluffCakes said it plans to close its location at 7850 Poplar Ave., Suite 24, in Germantown. BluffCakes' last day will be Sunday, April 28. Memphis baker...
Man charged with stalking, killing Tipton Co. woman
TIPTON CO., Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was arrested and accused of stalking and killing a Tipton County woman. Tipton County sheriff deputies were called to a home in southeast Tipton County on Monday night where a boy had been knocking on neighborhood doors for help. The boy had...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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