Shelby County bans corporal punishment at school
School board member David Reaves had previously advocated keeping the paddling option, but said Tuesday he was now scared to use it after talking with educators about legal ...
View ArticleFormer wrestling promoter media personality Corey Maclin dies in Mississippi...
Local wrestling promoter, political candidate and media personality Corey Maclin was killed in a car crash in Mississippi late Tuesday night, officials ...
View ArticleCorey Maclin Killed in Mississippi Car Accident
SARDIS, MS (localmemphis.com) - Former Local 24 Sports anchor Corey Maclin was killed in a car accident near Sardis, Mississippi on Tuesday.According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Maclin was...
View ArticleLongtime Memphis judge Kay Robilio to step down in September
the formal ethics complaint filed in May will be dismissed and any other complaints that "are or may be submitted" to the board will not be considered as long as Robilio does not...
View ArticleInvestor buys former Hayes house plans renovation
Trent Martin of Justin Properties said the renovation will take six to eight months. He declined to say what he paid the former owners, Doris and Kenneth Peters, for the home and property or the...
View ArticleFirst Tennessee Bank will close several former Mountain National Bank locations
(WBIR-Sevier County, Blount County) First Tennessee will close several locations, which previously housed the former Mountain National Bank, along with its downtown Maryville headquarters. The...
View ArticleGOP lawmakers voice support of gun-carry law at Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. -- Legislative Republicans, led by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, used their appearances at the highly political Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday to restate their support of a law that would...
View ArticleTennessee Sen. Finney will not seek re-election
NASHVILLE -- State Sen. Lowe Finney, a Democrat representing the Jackson area, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a third term in ...
View ArticleCould Be Months Before Wounded Marine Can Return Home To Mid-South
It will be at least six months before a wounded marine will be able to move back home the the Mid-South. Corporal Christian Brown of Munford will soon begin a six month medical evaluation process....
View ArticleMemphian Claims He Was Bullied By Off Duty Animal Control Officer
An off duty animal control officer is accused of being a bully after a Monday night incident. Jake Schorr said even though there is a no trespassing sign on his gate, animal control officer Glen...
View ArticlePlayhouse gets 36 Ostrander Awards nominations for best in theater
Photo by Christopher D. Neely Claire D. Kolheim (center) is splendid as Celie in Playhouse on the Square’s production of the musical ';The Color ...
View ArticleBook Stop Plus gets new owner new life
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View ArticleHealth Officials Update On Legionnaires Investigastion
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) – The investigation into an East Memphis Health Club where several people claim they contracted Legionnaires Disease is continuing. One Shelby County...
View ArticleAs Temperatures Rise Officials Say Keep An Eye On Children
The National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration is responsible for the signs on the highway today warning motorists about the dangers of the heat on young children. They don’t...
View ArticleNew supercomputer aims to improve weather forecasting
A new super computer is now online to help meteorologists better forecast the weather. This one has nearly three times the computing power of its predecessor. The National Weather Service ...
View ArticleArkansas Girl Shows Improvement Thanks To Experimental Drug
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) – An experimental drug could be the key to saving a 12-year-old Arkansas girl. Kali Hardig is fighting for her life after coming into contact with a brain...
View ArticleMemphis Child Gets Wish Granted Thanks To Help Of Seal
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) – A trip to the zoo was like none other for a Memphis child who has a life threatening illness. His wish was granted today with a little help from a seal....
View ArticleMemorial services set for Lois DeBerry
Donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or the Lois M. DeBerry Memorial Fund at the National Black Caucus of State ...
View ArticleHot air balloons ready to take flight over Tunica
It’s hard to find more hot air in one place than will be in Tunica on Aug. 9-11. And that’s not an insult to Tunica promoters; they planned it that ...
View ArticleGreater Memphis gears up for tax-free weekend
"Tax-free weekends," as they have become known, were scheduled in 17 states this year. Tennessee's will take place this weekend from 12:01 a.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. ...
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