‘A pattern of behavior that needs to be addressed’: … The audio, leaked to and edited by The Tennessee Holler, features ten minutes of in-fighting among Republicans following the expulsions of two of the “Tennessee Three.”
Family grieves after man killed outside store on … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Easter is a day meant to be full of family and celebration, but for one family, it became a day of tragedy and heartbreak. Family members said 35-year-old Quinton Donald was grabbing a snack at the Royal King store on West Raines when he was shot to death in broad daylight. This […]
Ousted Tennessee lawmaker reappointed to state House … The ousted legislator was reappointed to his former seat just days after he was officially expelled for breaking decorum rules on the House floor March 30.
One dead in Whitehaven shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family is mourning after their relative was killed in broad daylight during a carjacking on Easter Sunday. Resurrection Sunday, for many, is a day of new life and celebration, but for one Memphis family, it is a day that will also be known as a day of grief and sorrow. Memphis […]
What’s next for Tennessee’s expelled lawmakers? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control. Here’s a look at what could happen next: WHAT HAPPENED? Republicans voted last week to expel two Black lawmakers who had approached the front of the House chamber with […]
Play-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving 8 teams … MIAMI (AP) — Getting to the play-in tournament probably wasn’t the goal of any team when training camps opened back in September. It does, however, beat the alternative. There are 12 teams with playoff spots right now, 10 teams whose seasons are over — and eight teams with a second chance. The play-in tournament starts […]
Murder suspect captured by U.S. Marshals, deputies … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man wanted for second-degree murder was captured in Cordova Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. On September 7, 2022, homes and businesses across the Mid-South went into full lockdown the night police say Ezekiel Kelly went on a rampage, indiscriminately shooting at people from Southaven to North Memphis. The […]
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two former Black Democratic lawmakers who were expelled by Republican colleagues in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats, following their ouster for a protest on the House floor urging passage of gun-control measures in the wake of a deadly school shooting. Nashville’s metro council […]
NBA set for final day, and West race will go to the … The NBA will get what it wanted — drama to end the regular season. All 30 teams will play their 82nd game of the season on Sunday, with four matchups — New Orleans at Minnesota, Utah at the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State at Portland and the Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix — set to […]
10 cities where a $100,000 salary is worth the least—and … (SmartAsset) – Seen as a sign of success and financial comfort, a six-figure salary has long been an important milestone for American workers. But the times have changed and $100,000 isn’t quite what it used to be, especially as rampant inflation continues to sap the purchasing power of money and push the cost of living […]
AR Supreme Court rules in favor of Damien Echols’ … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of an appeal made by Damien Echols, one of the men accused of killing three boys in West Memphis nearly 30 years ago. Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin were tried and convicted as teenagers after the bodies of three boys were found naked […]