Archives: 2021

Police search for suspect in boy’s killing in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police have issued an arrest warrant in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy on the Fourth of July in Memphis. The Memphis Police Department said Thursday on social media that a warrant for first-degree murder and other charges has been issued in the death of Kelby Shorty. Police also are looking for two other people…

Amp concert series to begin Friday, continue into August

JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s time to get your ears ready for some home grown music. The biggest concert series performing in the heart of the Hub City is back: The Amp’s summer concert series. Starting Friday, the series is bringing in plenty of music with a wide variety of acts from across Tennessee. “The great thing is that it’s a…

Tennessee Highway Patrol to begin recruitment in fall

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be looking for new recruits starting this fall. Anyone interested will be able to apply starting Aug. 4 through the end of the month. Applicants will go through multiple testing including, face-to-face interviews, agility, and psychological testing. More than 90 recruits were placed in the academy recently. THP is expecting to…

Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office hosts training for PTSD, mental illness

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with veterans to expose deputies to Crisis Intervention Team training, a national program that helps first responders learn what to expect when responding to a situation where an individual may have PTSD. “In this class and, not only in this one, but we actually bring in the veterans, and…

Scholarship programs to assist health, science students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State University and two other historically Black colleges and universities will benefit from scholarship and grant programs being started by a medical products company. Tennessee State says Baxter International Inc. is giving $1.2 million to support Black students pursuing health and science degrees. Funds for the three scholarship and grant programs will go over a…

Largest fundraiser returns to Freed-Hardeman University

HENDERSON, Tenn. — One local university’s largest fundraiser’s is coming back. The 57th Benefit Dinner at Freed-Hardeman University will take place on Dec. 3. The dinner helps fund scholarships for students at the university. General admission tickets start from $150, while sponsorships will start at $600. This year, comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be headlining and the school is very thrilled to…