Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Demand for water was so high that the system couldn't refill the tanks that help pressurize hydrants in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Shelby County Commission pauses 'no confidence' vote against MSCS school board following December meeting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission opted not to take action on a "no confidence" vote against Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS) Board members during Wednesday's board of commissioners ...
The Arkansas Supreme Court and chief justice are in a power struggle over who can fire officials
Arkansas’ Supreme Court and its chief justice are publicly feuding, days after she was sworn into office, over who has the ...
Grizzlies share court with kids for MLK Day of Service
The Grizzlies held a skills camp and made snack packs and school supply kits for about 100 Memphis area kids to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Man is detained after ramming two MPD cars near Macon Road
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in police custody following a chase in which two cars belonging to the Memphis Police Department on ...
No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires
Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was ...
Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security
The National Safety Council estimates that Americans have a 1-in-93 chance of dying in a motor vehicle crash, while deaths on ...
Mississippi will have at least three special elections this year to fill legislative seats
Municipal elections are also taking place this year, and there could be even more special elections to fill vacant legislative seats.
Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.
Travelers need a new document before heading into the UK. Here's what to know
Anyone wanting to visit for six or fewer months, are coming to the UK for a permitted paid engagement or have a layover/are ...
How TDOT crews are preparing roads ahead of winter weather in Memphis area
Our main focus will be on high-traffic spots like the I-55 and I-40 bridges, as well as the I-40 flyover,” a TDOT ...
Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights
Carter was widely known as a man of faith, with his post-presidency defined by images of the Baptist Sunday School teacher building homes for low-income people.