MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A local Consignment Boutique is hosting a free community clothing event next week for women at shelters and other non-profit women organizations in the 901 Now. “We want women to feel that sense of dignity and feel good,” Jennifer Carlock said. “When they feel good, they do good.” Pre-loved designer and…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tennessee lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom Thursday. The bill now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature. The bill prohibits using a wireless communication device during instruction time, such as a phone, tablet, game, smartwatch, or laptop. 30 to 0. The bill to ban cell phones and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) – A bill that would restrict cell phone use in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk. On Monday, the House passed a bill requiring public schools to develop policies blocking students from using cell phones, tablets and smartwatches during class instruction. The same bill passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill…
A Missouri woman said Tuesday she is pleading guilty to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property before a judge halted the mysterious foreclosure sale. During a change of plea hearing, Lisa Jeanine Findley told a federal…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Quena Johnson, Clinical Dietitian from Regional One Health joined the Digital Desk to discuss what you can do to help keep your heart healthy. Click here to sign up for our newsletter! Click here to…
Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $6 billion in new capital, according to a regulatory filing, wrapping up a funding round that has been in the works for months and was said to value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $40 billion. The equity financing came from 97 investors, and includes stakes as small as…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Should schools ban cell phones? Eight states have already done it, and Tennessee has introduced legislation to do the same. However, some school districts are not waiting for a statewide ban; they’ve implemented their own. Thanks to a cellphone ban, the hallways at Kirby Middle School look and sound a little…
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – On Friday morning, an alert came blaring from cell phones across the state. Around 4:50 a.m., a Blue Alert was released for a man suspected of seriously injuring a police chief in Memphis, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Blue Alert is activated when a situation meets…
Memphis is getting a new nonstop Texas flight beginning in 2025. On Saturday, Memphis International Airport (MEM) announced Delta Air Lines is launching a daily nonstop flight between MEM and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flight will begin operating May 7. “We appreciate Delta expanding its service here at MEM and know that passengers will be excited…