Girl assaulted for 29 days swims to safety after … She is “an unbelievable young woman.” That’s what a police chief had to say after a 15-year-old girl escaped from captors who allegedly assaulted her over the course of a month.
Elizabeth Warren demands Jeff Sessions respect state … A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday, urging their former colleague not to undo a 2013 policy permitting states to set their own recreational marijuana regulations.
Chelsea Clinton writes children’s book, ‘She Persisted’ Clinton will honor 13 American women “who never take no for an answer,” including Harriet Tubman, Sonia Sotomayor and Oprah Winfrey.
Jeff Sessions confirmed to be the next attorney general The 52-47 vote was mostly along party lines, though one Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin, joined the Republicans to back their Alabama colleague.
Senate confirms Steven Mnuchin as treasury secretary The vote was 53-47, mostly along party lines, with Sen. Joe Manchin the lone Democrat voting yes.
FedEx worker dies after injury in early morning hub … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A FedEx worker has died after being injured in an early morning accident at the FedEx World Hub on Democrat Road. Family members say the victim was 19-year-old Chandler Warren, who was also a student at Southwest Community College. FedEx has issued a statement saying its sympathies are with the victim’s family. […]
Should School Superintendent Kriner Cash Have Security? (Memphis) Memphis city schools Superintendent Kriner Cash has a team of security officers who drive him around town. One of those drivers was in the news for a questionable relationship with an underage student. Why does Dr. Cash need a driver? “Getting around this city getting to places he needs to be its appropriate”, […]
Ole Miss’ Scott Named To Watch List LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ole Miss junior running back and return specialist Jeff Scott has been named to the 2012 Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and football legend Paul Hornung. Scott is one of 49 multi-talented players […]
FESJC lands McIlroy (Memphis, TN)-Rory McIlroy committed shortly after noon today to play in next week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic. The 22-year old U.S. Open champion has seesawed back-and-forth between No. 1 and No. 2 in the Official World Rankings the past several months. McIlroy tweeted: “Excited about the next 3 weeks! Memorial, Memphis and then defend the […]
MPD Officers & Employees Honored (Memphis) Today, the Memphis Police Department honored 72 police officers and two civilian employees for their service to the department and the city of Memphis. Among those honored was officer Timothy Warren who was shot and killed July 4th weekend 2011. Medal Of Honor- Lt. Robert Skelton Officer Timothy Warren Lt. Paul Tucker Medal of […]
