The Arkabutla Dam on the Coldwater River is under a potential failure which has led to the Flash Flood Watch issued across several Northwest Mississippi counties, announced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District.… MORE
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Prominent Local DJ Found Dead In Berclair
A horrifying discovery in Berclair at the home of a well known DJ. “Slick Rick” was known as the fun loving club DJ and sound man at the rock bar, The Stage Stop. … MORE
SERVING MEMPHIS | Mid-South Mission Of Mercy Back In Memphis Offering Free Dental Care
The Mid-South Mission of Mercy has come back to Memphis for the eighth time where many people will be able to recieve free dental work.… MORE
EDUCATION | School Spankings Could Be Banned With Proposed Tennessee Bill
School spankings could officially become a thing of the past after a bill was filed that would ban corporal punishment.… MORE
LISTEN | Former Councilman Frank Colvett: “The Interim Tag On Chief Davis Is Not Going Anywhere”
Former Memphis City Councilman Frank Colvett joined the Nation of Jake on Wednesday to talk about the latest move from the city council tabling the vote for the future of police chief C.J. Davis. What was supposed to be a final outcome on whether Memphis keeps or replaces Davis became further drawn out with no…… MORE
2024 Oscars | Nominees Named For Top Catagories
The full list of Oscar nominees were recently released and there is some controversy from notable names and films who many feel were snubbed from consideration. Most notably, names like Margot Robbie in “Barbie” did not get nominated from the Academy for best actress even though the movie was nominated for Best Picture and Robbie’s…… MORE
Chief C.J. Davis Retains Position As Interim Police Chief, Council Vote Tabled
The future of Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis is now at a standstill as the City Council tabled the vote scheduled for Tuesday on whether to keep or replace her. That means Davis, whose job as chief could have ended with the vote, will continue serving in an interim capacity until a vote is taken.…… MORE
MLGW Alert | Boil-Water Advisory Lifted
Memphis Light Gas and Water has confirmed that the boil-water advisory is lifted. Doug McGowen, MLGW President and CEO, announced that customers can go back to consuming the water as usual. The test samples were approved for safety Tuesday afternoon. “There are no restrictions on the use of drinking water supplied to all MLGW customers,”…… MORE
FINAL VOTE | City Council To Vote On Keeping Or Removing Chief CJ Davis
CJ Davis’ job seems to be in jeopardy as it’s in the hands of the Memphis City Council who will vote on Tuesday whether to keep or replace her. This comes after a vote two weeks ago when seven of the 13 members voted against Chief Davis to retain her position. Of course, any one…… MORE
Dexter Scott King, Son Of Martin Luther King Jr., Dies At 62
Dexter Scott King, the son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died.
King, who passed away at 62, had been battling prostate cancer. He passed away in his sleep according to his wife, Leah Weber King, at their Malibu, California home.… MORE
