Annette Peagler
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Memphis, TN, United States
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Online Tennessee sports betting gives fans options and state more tax revenue
Sports betting officially launched November 1 in Tennessee and has taken off. There are four licensed operators in the state. → Read More
Short film showcases Memphis non-profit 'Memphis Rox'
The organization reaches at-risk children from Soulsville Charter School by providing a rock climbing gym facility in South Memphis and free lunch programs → Read More
Facebook launches national initiative to buy black during Black Friday
Facebook is teaming up with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce to feature more than 60 different small black-owned businesses and the products they sale. → Read More
Shelby County DA release body camera footage in Martavious Banks shooting
The officer who shot Banks says he fired 5 or 6 shots on camera. → Read More
Southaven Mayor responds to MS officials about Covid-19 cases in Desoto County
Mayor Musslewhite says Governor Reeves' analogy suggesting Desoto County has an excessive positive case increase compared to other Mississippi counties is not true. → Read More
Candlelight vigil held for fallen officer in Helena-West Helena
U.S. Marshals arrested 29 Latarius Howard for the shooting and charged him with capital murder. A second suspect was also apprehended. → Read More
Voting rights for African Americans in Haywood County stem from a dark past
Haywood County has a population of roughly 17,500 people. More than 7,000 voted in the 2020 presidential election and it’s been blue leaning for about 60 years. → Read More
Super K-Mart store case back in environmental court Monday
Residents of Hickory Hill says the site has piles of garbage and trash on it, making it an eyesore. → Read More
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to host 3rd annual “My Sister’s Keeper” event, focusing on mental health
The free event Saturday morning will help black women cope with stress during COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
U.S. Marshals Service offers $50,000 reward to solve murders of children in Memphis
Nearly 30 children have been killed in Memphis this year. → Read More
TN Black Caucus of Legislators sponsors bill in hopes of stopping Pervis Payne's execution
The bill, sponsored by Representative G.A. Hardaway, would allow a path through the judicial system for Pervis Payne and others to pursue justice. → Read More
AP: Republican Bill Hagerty projected winner for U.S. Senate race from Tennessee
Marquita Bradshaw said she is not conceding until every vote is counted. → Read More
Memphis Police investigate double shooting in Northeast Memphis
One person died at the scene and another was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. → Read More
Friends, family of transgender woman murdered last Sunday hold vigil in her memory
Angel Haynes was getting ready to celebrate her 26th birthday in December before she was tragically murdered last Sunday. → Read More
TN U.S. Senate Candidate Marquita Bradshaw speaks about her campaign less than a week before Election Day
Bradshaw’s grassroots campaign is using a lot of digital tools and outdoor campaigning events to reach the voters in this last week of campaigning. → Read More
Shelby County's Senior Tech Connect program to provide virtual resources for long-term care facilities
The Shelby County Health Department and County Government are awarding $5,000 grants to nursing homes to help purchase devices such as laptops, tablets and equipment → Read More
Shelby County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta create voting awareness song and video
The song also included information people should know before heading to the polls like what district are you in and where to go. → Read More
Mid-Southerners ready to watch final presidential debate Thursday
COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare and economy remain top priorities for voters ahead of presidential election. → Read More
Supporters hold rally for Pervis Payne in Downtown Memphis
Payne is on death row for the deaths of 28-year-old Charisse Christopher and her 2-year old daughter Lacie Jo. → Read More
Pervis Payne supporters to hold rally at I Am a Man Plaza Saturday morning
Payne is set to be executed December 3. However, there is a team of people that maintains he is innocent. → Read More