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Longtime Memphis TV anchor to leave ABC24 post for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Longtime Memphis television broadcaster Richard Ransom is leaving ABC24 to join Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare on March 24, the hospital system announced Thursday. Ransom spent almost a decade at ABC24 but has been in the Memphis media landscape for 20 years. At the end of February, Richard posted to his Facebook account that he would be leaving the news industry to embark on a "new chapter." “I am excited to join the team at Methodist and continue to share the stories that matter to Mid-Southerners and support the expert healthcare professionals right here in the Bluff City,” Ransom said...
Chattanooga Daily News
Man, who had been in a reIationship with a girl since she was 13 before lmpregnating her, then placed the baby’s body in a plastic bag and threw the remains after the girl gave birth in the backseat, is facing new charges
Tennessee – According to the court documents, a 45-year-old Tennessee man was indicted on multiple charges following a series of events that led to the death of a newborn baby. The charges include trafficking for commercial se* acts, promoting pr-stitution involving minors aged 12 to 18, continuous se-ual abuse of a child, and aggravated statutory r-pe.
WREG
Tigers don’t expect to get good news on Selection Sunday
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Memphis Tigers have arrived in Fort Worth as they are getting ready for the start of AAC Tournament play on Friday but with their eyes on Selection Sunday, now just days away. The good news for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers – they’re not sweating out a spot in the […]
WREG
Robbers flirt with two women then rob them: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women were robbed by men at gunpoint during a conversation outside a gas station. Vencent Thompson was charged with Aggravated Robbery and Acting in Concert, to wit: Aggravated Robbery. On Mar. 2, a victim and her friend went to a Marathon gas station to purchase some items. The victim told police […]
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Woman accused of killing Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd pleads not guilty in first hearing
The woman accused of killing prominent Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd during an argument pleaded not guilty in her first court appearance Thursday morning. Samantha Marion, 42, is charged with voluntary manslaughter . She is being held on a $100,000 bail, but a hearing on altering her bail is set for Friday. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy , after the hearing, said his office currently does not have plans to ask for a higher bail, but that his office "may likely oppose any motion to reduce bail." "Pastor Floyd was a beloved member of the community," Mulroy added. "He...
Davidson County Source
Southern Living Names Two Middle Tennessee Cities as The South’s Best Cities for 2025
Southern Living recently released their list of “The South’s Best Cities of 2025”. The list highlights 20 reader-voted cities across the south. The online survey was conducted by a third party asking Southern Living Consumers to rate their favorite places across the South. The survey received 100,000 respondents.
MotorBiscuit
Tennessee drivers are on high alert as 14 popular Memphis gas stations have contamination reports
There have been almost 50 reports over the last two years. The post Tennessee drivers are on high alert as 14 popular Memphis gas stations have contamination reports appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Bradford pear trees are blooming with a bad reputation as invasive, smelly signs of spring
When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring , you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor everywhere, too. Callery pear trees, more commonly known as Bradford pear trees, can be found throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee. Introduced to the United States from several Asian countries starting in the early 1900s, the white-flowered ornamental trees were once a favorite for landscaping but have since gotten a bad reputation as invasive trees that crowd out native species, are difficult to remove and...
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I-55 Bridge Replacement in Memphis to Start in 20206
Memphis, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. as the construction manager for the I-55 bridge replacement project. In July 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a landmark federal investment in Tennessee of nearly $400 million towards half the cost of...
fox13memphis.com
Proposed April concert series at Mud Island Amphitheater 'too dangerous,' city official says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Music will not return to Mud Island in April, according to City of Memphis Chief Operating Officer Antonio Adams. Adams told FOX13, "Mud Island Amphitheater has the potential to, once again, be a great venue and event space,” Adams said. “However, hosting an event there right now would be irresponsible. It would require the City to knowingly turn a blind eye to the multiple safety hazards currently in the space, the safety risks to event attendees, and the financial risk to the City and taxpayers.”
The Commercial Appeal
Breakfast, lunch and drinks, oh my! A complete guide to Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2025
Memphis Black Restaurant Week — set for March 16-22 — will celebrate the city's diverse culinary landscape and rich flavors of Black-owned restaurants. With 20 local establishments participating, food lovers can expect a week full of exciting, mouth-watering specials from breakfast to dinner, and from mimosas to "dirty" sodas to Happy Hour. Whether you're in the mood for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, savory West African food, comforting Southern classics or plant-based dishes, there is something to satisfy every craving during Memphis Black Restaurant Week. This annual event not only highlights the city’s vibrant food scene but also supports Black-owned...