UT Martin wins $270K to prevent sexual assault

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee at Martin has won a $270,000 grant for its Personal Safety Empowerment Project.

According to the school, the project aims to prevent sexual assault, especially through the creation of a bystander intervention program.

Margaret Toston, UT Martin vice chancellor for student affairs, said bystander

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250 Tenn. Guard troops to help with inauguration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Approximately 250 Tennessee National Guard soldiers and airmen will be assisting civil law enforcement with security for the 57th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

The majority will be Army Military Police officers and Air Force Security Force members who will assist with crowd management and security

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Sneak peek of new Electrolux plant

Sneak peek of new Electrolux plant
Sneak peek of new Electrolux plant

By ADRIAN SAINZ
Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis-area dignitaries are getting a sneak-peek at the city's sprawling new Electrolux factory.

Jack Truong, president and CEO of Electrolux Major Appliances North America, led about 100 people on Tuesday's tour of the nearly-completed 750,000 square foot plant in Memphis.

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$10K reward added to find Navy reservist's killer

$10K reward added to find Navy reservist's killer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

At 25, Naval reservist Petty Officer Jerod Lewis had achieved much more in life than most his age.

Steeped in a military background he learned the discipline it takes to fulfill high expectations. He was prepared to meet those lofty goals.

But, nothing prepared him for the moment when someone else would put an end to

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MCS starts school, then dismisses class due to ice

MCS starts school, then dismisses class due to ice
MCS starts school, then dismisses class due to ice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

We knew as early as Monday evening more ice would be moving into the Mid-South on Tuesday.

In preparation, Shelby County Schools announced early Tuesday morning it would dismiss students early.

But Memphis City Schools took a little longer to make that decision, which is not always an easy decision.

The most important

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