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May, 2012

05/16

Positive Cases of West Nile in Shelby County
Five zip codes in Shelby County, TN tested positive for having mosquitoes with the west nile virus.

National Group Lends Help to Local Hungry Families
Nearly a quarter of children in Tennessee live in poverty, and many are right here in Shelby County. Hundreds of children and their families got help Wednesday from a group called Feed the Children.

Record Sell Out for St. Jude Half-Marathon
Organizers say the 2012 St. Jude Half Marathon sold out in record time, but there are still options for runners wanting to participate in the December 3rd event.

Nephew Charged in Deadly Restaurant Stabbing
Memphis police arrested the nephew of a man stabbed to death in a north Memphis restaurant Tuesday night.

05/15

Friends & Family Remember MS Highway Murder Victims
Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance says his team is re-interviewing a woman who claimed she was pulled over by a man pretending to be a police officer, as the search for the suspected Mississippi highway killer enters its second week.

West Nile Virus Swarms Shelby County
They County's health department has already found mosquitoes with the virus in Bartlett, Southwest Memphis and Nutbush.

Out of Town Residents Could Pay City Vehicle Inspection
Here is yet another twist in the expensive story of the vehicle inspection problem in Memphis. It turns out even if you live outside city limits you may end up paying.

Once Dangerous Complex Reduces Crime with Community Action
It was once on the brink of foreclosure, where crime statistics nearly out numbered residents, but in the last few years a once grim apartment complex in Hickory Hill has become one of the biggest success stories in Shelby County.

Memphis Councilman Proposes Auto Inspection Fee
Memphis City Councilman Ed Ford, Jr. wants to start charging people for auto inspections. If you don't live in the city but work here, or show up more than two days a week, your car would also have to be inspected.

Rape Trial Begins for Former Tiger Football Star
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of a former University of Memphis football star. Xavier Crawford could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted of the beating, rape and robbery of a north Memphis woman three years ago.

Shelby County Opens New Fire Station in Northaven
The new fire station will cover nearly 30 miles of northwest Shelby County.

AR State Lawmaker Seeks Donations for Fallen Officer Memorial
A campaign is underway to raise money for a West Memphis memorial. The plan is to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line to save lives, and those who lost their lives in the process.

Pardoned Drunk Driver Indicted for DUI Death
A prisoner who received one of the controversial pardons by former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour has been indicted on new charges by a grand jury.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Marion
A small plane carrying two people was forced to make an emergency landing in a field near Marion.

Accused Cordova Rapist Indicted for Additional Attacks
The man accused or raping a woman at knifepoint in her Cordova home has been indicted on additional charges involving five other victims, including a child.

Juvenile Charged in Berclair Homicide
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the fatal shooting of another teen in the Berclair area early Monday morning.

THE TRUTH: City Passes Buck on Own Blighted Property
Leaders down at Memphis City Hall are passing the blame when it comes to who's responsible for a run-down public housing complex.

05/14

Check Engine Waiver Up For Consideration
It is often called one of the most annoying things about living in Memphis, but there soon may be some relief for those pesky check engine lights that often lead to a failed vehicle inspection test.

Tennesseans to See Lowered Food Tax This Summer
Less is more, at least at the grocery store. Thanks to a new law Tennesseans will soon keep more money in their pockets at the checkout counter.

MPD Speeding Tickets Soar in April
Despite an increase in officers looking for speeders, the City of Memphis is down more than 40,000 tickets from this time last year, but they're quickly turning that around.

Jury Selection in Former Tiger's Rape, Kidnapping Trial
He was once the number one football recruit in the country. Now former Memphis Tiger Xavier Crawford is on trial for rape and kidnapping.

West Memphis Mulling Over New Curfew
The West Memphis City Council is studying a plan determining how late minors can hang out in public.

Arkansas Considers Taking Casino Issue to Voters
A pair of petitions would allow voters to decide if they want casinos in select Arkansas counties, Crittenden County being one of them.

New Local NWS Coordinator to Help Plan for Severe Weather
Ben Schott, the new Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the local weather office, hopes to better educate and prepare the Mid-South for severe weather.

Murder Conviction in MTSU Player's Death
A jury has convicted the roommate of slain Middle Tennessee basketball player Tina Stewart of second-degree murder.

Authorities Investigating Mississippi Highway Shootings
Authorities are investigating two shooting deaths on Mississippi highways and are concerned that someone may be posing as a law enforcement officer and shooting people who pull over.

Injured Suspect Charged with Home Invasion
A teen suspect shot by a home invasion victim went straight from the hospital to jail for the crime.

Suspect Wanted in Teen's Fatal Shooting
Memphis police are searching for the person responsible for the shooting death of a teenager in the Berclair area early Monday morning.

05/13

Memphis Musician Donald "Duck" Dunn Dies
The "Duck" passed away Sunday while overseas performing.

05/12

Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict After Man Burned Alive
A Shelby County jury found 20-year-old Dewoyne Gwynn not guilty of first degree murder.

Suspect Charged in Downtown Stabbing
A Memphis man is behind bars after he stabbed someone early Saturday morning just a block away from Beale Street.

05/11

Two Fatal Shootings on Mississippi Highways
For the second time in a week, someone was shot and killed while driving on a Mississippi highway.

What's Next for the Bain Family after Murders, Kidnappings
Hardeman County residents are relieved two young girls are home safe.

Adam Mayes Murder, Kidnapping Investigation Far from Over
Investigators are looking over clues, trying to determine what led to the kidnapping of the Bain family and the murders of Jo Ann Bain and her daughter.

Adam Mayes Timeline
A timeline of the murders, kidnappings and manhunt that rocked the Mid-South and gripped the nation.

Classmates Share in Trials of Bain Family Tragedy
Even though the Bain family will never be the same, the entire community is calling the girls' safe return a miracle.

Bain Girls Released from Memphis Hospital
Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain were rushed to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis Thursday night after their abductor, Adam Mayes, shot himself in the woods in Mississippi.

No Worries, Mayan Calendar Won't End in 2012
Everybody should take a deep breath right now. Relax. Don't worry. It looks like the world won't be coming to an end this year.

Friend saw MTSU Student with Blood on Arm, Knife
A person who was in the apartment when a Middle Tennessee State University student stabbed her roommate to death has testified that she saw Shanterrica Madden with blood on her arm and a knife wrapped in a blanket.

Authorities: Kidnapped Bain Girls Didn't Eat For Days
Authorities say two girls abducted from their Tennessee home told officers who rescued them that they went three days without food or water.

Woman Arrested in Midtown Shooting
A woman is in custody after a shooting in midtown Memphis late Friday morning.

Adam Mayes Investigated for Sex Abuse in 2010
Police records show that the suspect in a double-slaying and kidnapping of two young girls was investigated in Tennessee for allegations of child abuse and child pornography two years ago.

05/10

THE TRUTH: Organ Transplant Battle Heats Up
The battle over body parts is heating up in the Mid-South. Supporters of Mid-South Transplant Foundation are pointing fingers at Methodist Hospital doctors, saying they are misleading the public.

Bain Sisters Found Alive, Adam Mayes Commits Suicide
Adam Mayes has committed suicide in Union County, Mississippi, and the two young sisters he's accused of kidnapping have been found alive.

Millions Headed to Tennessee Schools
More than $38 million in federal money is headed to dozens of Tennessee schools targeted to boost student performance.

Councilman Revisits Idea for Adult Entertainment District
A Memphis City Council member says it's time to put the subject of topless dancers on the table.

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall in Southaven
Remembering those who died during the Vietnam War. The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is in Southaven this weekend.

Inmate Indicted for July 2011 Murder
A Memphis man has been indicted for a murder that happened nearly a year ago.

Massive Search Continues for Adam Mayes, Bain Sisters
A massive manhunt continues for two missing girls and the man charged with their mother's murder, with local, state and federal authorities searching in and around Guntown, Mississippi.

State Rests in Murder Trial for Man Burned to Death
Was he a scared teen or a calculated killer? Dewoyne Gwynn is on trial for the murder of Kelvin Cooper, who was doused in gasoline and burned alive by two men in December 2009.

Memphis City Council, Unions Seek Budget Compromise
At Memphis City Hall it almost seemed as though cats and dogs were living together. Council members met with city employee unions to talk about making sure workers keep getting a check and avoid layoffs or pay cuts.

MLGW, Entergy Warn Utility Customers of Billing Scam
Both Memphis Light Gas and Water and Entergy Corp. are warning utility customers not to fall for a scam where people claim President Barack Obama is providing credits or payments toward bills.

Boyfriend Charged with Woman's Murder
Memphis police have charged the boyfriend of a woman found shot dead in her home with her murder.

Accused Cordova Rapist Appears in Court
An accused rapist had a brief court appearance Thursday morning.

05/09

Tennesseans May Owe Taxes for Amazon Purchases
Love shopping on Amazon? Did you do a lot of it last year? If so, you may owe some back taxes.

Murder Trial Continues in Man's Burning Death
A charred piece of clothing led Memphis police to the door of a man who's now on trial for capital murder.

Adam Mayes Added to FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted
Adam Mayes is now one of the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted. Adding him to the fugitive list brings nationwide resources to the exhaustive search for him and the two kidnapped sisters, Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain.

Close Connections Between Adam Mayes and Bain Family
Adam Mayes is said to be an "odd man" with a close connection to the Bain family.

Mother of Accused Killer Speaks Out About Adam Mayes
The mother of one of those charged in the murder of Jo Ann Bain and her daughter Adrienne is speaking out.

April Sets Records, But Not For Heat
Lack of rain makes April 2012 the driest April on record in the Mid-South.

THE TRUTH: The Cost of Justice in Mississippi
If you get arrested in Mississippi and can't afford a lawyer, don't expect your court appointed lawyer to do much to clear your name.

Budget Talks Underway at Memphis City Hall
Mayor Wharton is pushing for a plan that would raise your property taxes to pay for city schools. But the chairman of the City Council Budget Committee says the Wharton plan doesn't do enough cutting and slicing. In fact, he says he has a plan that will end up cutting your property taxes.

Adam Mayes, Wife Charged with First Degree Murder
The TBI has charged Adam Mayes and his wife each with two counts of First Degree Murder for the deaths of 31-year-old Jo Ann Bain and her 14-year-old daughter Adrienne Bain in Hardeman County, Tenn. on April 27.

THE TRUTH: Justice Not Served through MS Public Defenders
If you're poor, get in legal trouble in Mississippi and need a public defender, you may be out of luck. It's one of a handful of states without a state wide system of public defenders. The result is innocent people end up in prison or spend years in jail waiting to go to trial.

Haslam Offers $15K Award in Missing Sisters Case
Governor Bill Haslam has issued a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a man suspected of killing a Tennessee woman and her teenage daughter and fleeing with her two younger girls.

Hundreds Hold Vigil for Bain Family
Among the hundreds who turned out Tuesday night for a vigil for the Bain family, there is hope this tragedy may soon have a happy ending.

05/08

Big Money for a Tiny Tennessee Town
The city of Gallaway, Tennessee had more than a million reasons to celebrate.

Murder Mystery In Mississippi after Man Shot on I-55
74-year old Thomas Schlender from Nebraska was shot and killed driving down Interstate 55 early Tuesday morning near the town of Pope in Panola County. Investigators have no clue who did it or why.

Despite Memphis as Fattest U.S. City, Churches are Slimming Down
Newsweek magazine calls the Bluff City the fattest in the nation. Despite that, nearly 50 congregations and about 900 members are on a quest to change their lives by losing weight as part of the Healthy Church Challenge.

Mayors Speak Out Against Sex Trafficking on Backpage.com
Mayors across the nation are speaking out against Village Voice Media. The company runs the classified ads website Backpage.com

Murder Trial Begins in Man's Burning Death
Kelvin Cooper was murdered in December 2009, when police say he was stuffed into a trunk and set on fire. Now one of his accused killers is on trial.

Memphis is Worst Place to Live For Asthma-Sufferers
Three of the top five worst cities in the U.S. for asthma are in Tennessee. Memphis is ranked number one.

Keller Sentenced to Another 300 Years for 2nd Home Invasion
A Memphis judge wanted to make sure career criminal Curtis Keller never walked free again, sentencing him to 300 years in jail for a 2008 Germantown home invasion.

Wife, Mother of Kidnap-Slaying Suspect Adam Mayes Arrested
Police have arrested the wife and mother of a man suspected of abducting and killing a Tennessee woman and her oldest daughter and kidnapping the woman's two youngest daughters.

Tunica County Couple Dead after Domestic Dispute
A north Mississippi couple was found dead in their carport after an apparent domestic dispute early Tuesday morning.

Nebraska Man Killed on I-55 in North Mississippi
Authorities say a Nebraska man has died after being shot while driving on Interstate 55 in north Mississippi.

05/07

Thirty-Somethings Dissatisfied With Sex
According to the “2012 Sex Census”, people in their thirties are more dissatisfied with their sex lives than any other age group.

THE TRUTH: No Defense for Mississippi Injustice
A Senatobia man is free after spending two years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. A court of appeals found big problems with his public defender. Instead of defending his client, he did anything but.

Two Arrested at Craigmont High School for Trash Fire
On the heels of two homemade bombs set off at Craigmont High School last week, two teens have been arrested for setting a trash can on fire at the school Monday morning.

Deputies Building Murder Case Against Rico Fleming
Fleming is accused of killed 16 year old Derica Patterson in an early morning drive by shooting Christmas Day in Marshall County, Mississippi.

The Sport of Curling Comes to the Mid-South
The Mid-South Ice House is teaching curling classes in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

School Districts Present Final Budgets before Merger
For the first time in years there's not a shred of controversy over the proposed budgets of either Memphis City or Shelby County Schools. They are keeping everything basically the same as they prepare for next year when both systems merge.

Revving up Revenue for Memphis Food Trucks
Meals on wheels in Memphis are changing the way the Bluff City eats.

More Teens Leaving Labor Pool
There may be more jobs than workers this summer.

New NASA Satellites to Increase Tornado Warning Lead Time
The GOES-R satellite series will revolutionize forecasting abilities, gathering data more quickly and increasing tornado warning lead time by 50%.

Bodies Identified as Mother & Daughter, 2 Girls Still Missing
Investigators say two bodies found behind the home of a Mississippi man are that of a missing Hardeman County, Tennessee mom and her eldest daughter.

No Charges in Deadly Domestic Shooting
No charges will be filed in the deadly shooting of a man during a domestic incident in the Frayser area Sunday morning.

Lightning Strike Sparks Cordova House Fire
A late Sunday night storm led to a house fire after lighting hit the roof of a Cordova home.

Suspect Wanted for Madison Co. Rape
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in the rape of a woman over the weekend.

Hundreds Mourn Slain Pearl Officer
Hundreds of people, including law enforcement officers from across Mississippi, have paid their respects to the Pearl officer who died Tuesday in a shootout.

Pyramid Bricks Going to U of M
Commemorative bricks bought years ago and placed at The Pyramid in Memphis will be taken to the University of Memphis as they are removed so that building can be turned into a Bass Pro Shops attraction.

Merging School Districts Already Collaborating
The merger of the Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools won't officially take place until next year, but administrations at the two districts are already collaborating on several projects.

Alleged Kidnapper of Mom, 3 Girls was No Stranger
A man accused of abducting a mother and her three daughters has been described as being like an uncle to the girls.

Former Memphis Tigers Accused of Assault, Bad Behavior
From domestic assault to "obstructing a passageway," three former Memphis Tiger basketball players have been in hot water with police.

Eads Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
An Eads woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.5 million and faces up to 30 years in prison.

Registered Sex Offender Jailed 25 Years for 2nd Child Rape
A Memphis man has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars without parole for raping a 6-year-old child.

05/06

Neighbors Fear For Missing Family After 2 Bodies Found
A multi-state manhunt is on for a man accused of kidnapping three young girls and their mother.

05/04

Former Commissioner Arrested With Embezzling From Bowling Leagues
A former Shelby County Commissioner is accused of embezzling money at a Southaven bowling alley.

DeSoto County Honors Fallen Law Enforcement
The county held its Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony Friday, May 4th.

MS Deputies Release Motive, More Suspects in Teen Attack
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department believes 18 year old Charles Hardeman was viciously attacked for money.

Disabled Man Prevails in Railroad Crossing Repairs
A few weeks ago we told you the story of a 65-year-old man who would have to veer his wheelchair into traffic at a busy east Memphis intersection because of crumbled sidewalks at a railroad crossing.

Endangered Child Alert Issued for Missing Hardeman Co. Children
The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office has issued a Tennessee Endangered Child Alert for three young girls last seen with their mother leaving their Whiteville home one week ago.

Hundreds of Police to Secure Downtown during Music Fest
With the sun shining bright on Beale Street Music Festival stages, workers were getting the last minute touches up before thousands of people crowd the park on the river.

3rd Suspect Charged for Bombs at Craigmont High School
Memphis police have charged a third suspect for setting off two makeshift bombs at Craigmont High School on Thursday, sending one person to the hospital.

3 Men Sexually Assaulted in North Memphis Home Invasion
One suspect is in custody and three remain at large for a violent home invasion in the north Memphis area.

Memphis Restaurant Owner Arrested for Domestic Assault
The owner of a downtown Memphis steakhouse was arrested for domestic assault by Germantown police early Friday morning.

TBI Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Texas
A Dyersburg man on the TBI Most Wanted List was apprehended by U.S. Marshalls in Texas.

Toddler Recovered, Father Arrested After Abduction
Authorities have found a toddler who was taken by his biological father in a violent abduction in West Tennessee.

05/03

North Memphis Bar Shut Down by District Attorney
It's lights out for the Knights Out Bar on Jackson Avenue in north Memphis. The Shelby County District Attorney's office shut the bar down Thursday night, calling it a public nuisance.

THE TRUTH: Policy Change Will Affect Local Organ Transplants
Is a battle over body parts getting in the way of saving lives? Doctors at Methodist Hospital's Transplant Center say a change in federal policy will limit where they can get organs and reduce the number of transplants they can perform.

Nearly 200 Tennessee Soldiers Back Home from Kuwait
Nearly 200 Tennessee soldiers are home with their families Thursday night.

Pastor's 'Beat the Gay Out' Message Draws Criticism
Beat the gay out of your son. That's what Pastor Sean Harris of Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina told the men in his congregation to do to their sons if they suspect they're gay.

2 Arrested After 2 Bottles Explode At High School
Police say two students have been arrested after two chemical-filled bottles exploded at a Memphis high school.

MS Hotel Guests Could Be Owed Refund from Tax
A state law allowing a $2 tourism tax expired last July, but the tax never stopped.

Southaven Fire Department Adds One of a Kind Ambulance
The city's fire department spent the past year specifying a one of the kind ambulance that just went into service.

Herenton, Lee Petitioning Again for Charter Schools
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton wants to open a total of nine charter schools through his W.E.B. Du Bois Consortium. The man the former mayor hired to run MLGW, Joseph Lee, is part of another group hoping to open a charter school in Orange Mound.

Memphis JROTC to Compete in National Academic Bowl
An Army JROTC team from White Station High School in Memphis will soon be competing in a national academic championship in Washington, D.C.

Dry Ice Mishap Leads to Bomb Scare in Arlington
A man's mishap using dry ice led to a bomb scare at a Kroger grocery store in Arlington Thursday afternoon.

Craigmont High School Evacuated after Bomb Explodes
Craigmont High School was evacuated late Thursday morning after a homemade bomb exploded as a supposed "prank."

05/02

Sheriff: "Person Of Interest" in Case of Missing Mom and 3 Daughters
The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office says it has a "person of interest" in the disappearance of a Whiteville mother and her three children.

Fire Destroys Former Home of Isaac Hayes
Firefighters from Memphis and Shelby County battled a fire at the former home of the late Isaac Hayes.

THE TRUTH: Memphis Access to Transplants in Jeopardy
Doctors at the Mid-South's largest transplant center say they could be forced out of business if something drastic doesn't happen. Doctors at Methodist Hospital say a change in federal policy will limit where they can get organs.

Southaven Board Votes to Replace City Attorney
Aldermen voted this week to replace Mark Sorrell. He will now only serve as a city prosecutor.

Judge Steps Down, Southaven Mayor's Court Date Delayed
A DeSoto Justice Court judge and county prosecutor both excused themselves from Mayor Greg Davis' traffic hearing.

Police Catch Suspected Cordova Rapist
A suspected serial rapist is behind bars in Shelby County.

Superintendent Cash Likely to Leave MCS before Contract Ends
Memphis City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash says there's a very good chance he will leave his job before his contract expires next year.

New 'Water Watch Network' Will Prepare Shelby County For Next Flood
Seven weather systems and rain gauges will be installed in Shelby County to record real-time data during severe weather and floods.

MLGW Sets Record in 2011 April Storm Restoration
In April 2011, the Mid-South dealt with several rounds of storms that left most of Shelby County in the dark. It wasn't only a record-breaking spring for the entire Mid-South, but Memphis Light Gas and Water set their own records in number of outages.

Doctor: More Time Needed for Marmolejo Evaluation
The Memphis teenager accused of stabbing his principal to death appeared in court Wednesday morning.

Home Invasion Robbery at Northeast Memphis Apartments
Memphis police are investigating a reported home invasion robbery and possible sexual assault at the Tanglewood Apartments in northeast Memphis Wednesday morning.

Woman Stabs Manager at Raleigh Hot Wings Restaurant
A dispute between a woman and the manager at Don Don's Hot Wings escalated into a stabbing inside the Raleigh restaurant Tuesday night.

Accused Cordova Rapist Arrested, More Charges Could Follow
The man accused in a Cordova rape and robbery was taken into police custody early Wednesday morning, and investigators believe he could be responsible for several other sexual assaults.

05/01

Southaven Mayor To Receive New City-Issued Car
The mayor of Southaven is getting a new ride. The Board of Alderman approved a new $35,000 city-issued vehicle for Mayor Greg Davis.

Three Child Victims in Recent Mid-South Shootings
An 18-month-old toddler died Tuesday after she was shot in south Memphis Sunday evening. She became the third child shot in the Mid-South within a week.

Trash Talk Heats Up between LA, Memphis Media
After the Los Angeles Clippers knocked off the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series, the trash talking between media in the two cities kicked off.

Man Convicted in Attack on Lane College Student
A Jackson man has been convicted of kidnapping, raping and robbing a Lane College student.

Southaven Aldermen Consider Buying Mayor Davis a Car
The board is deciding whether to give Mayor Greg Davis a car instead of reimbursing him for mileage.

Southaven Cops Arrest Man Breaking into Body Shops
Police believe 42 year old Randy Madlock is responsible for several catalytic converter thefts at Southaven repair shops.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Taking Deputy Applications
Nearly 2,000 deputy applications are expected this week, the only chance this year to join the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

'Food Fight' between ABC24 Bulldog, City Council
It was a food fight. Not the funny kind you see in the movies, but a very serious one between the Memphis City Council and ABC24'S 'Bulldog' Mike Matthews.

Victims Still Recovering One Year After Historic Flood
Residents along Old Millington Road in North Memphis continue to recover from devastation left in the wake of last year's flood.

Officer and Suspect Dead in Mississippi Shooting
Authorities say a police officer and a suspect have died after a shooting that also injured two other officers while serving a search warrant in central Mississippi.

Toddler Dead after Apartment Shooting
An 18-month-old child is dead after a shooting at a Memphis apartment complex Sunday night.

Advisory Board Member Says Judge Knew of Juvenile Court Problems
Did Shelby County's Juvenile Court ignore complaints about racism? A local reverend is coming forward saying the court knew about some of those issues before the Department of Justice uncovered them in an in-depth report released last week.

House Sends Welfare Drug Testing Bill to Governor Haslam
The House has passed a bill to implement a suspicion-based drug testing for welfare recipients in Tennessee.

Tranquilized Bear Caught with 'Bouncy Houses'
When a black bear climbed a tree in a central Arkansas city and refused to come down, authorities turned to unconventional rescue tools: bouncy houses.

Commemorative Bricks Taken Up at Pyramid
Commemorative bricks bought years ago and placed at The Pyramid in Memphis are being removed and it isn't clear where they'll end up.

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