Gabriel Huff

Memphis

Digital Content Producer at WATN-TV (Memphis, TN)

Digital Content Producer at @ABC24Memphis. @HardingU alum.

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Agape Child & Family Services to host job and resource fair on Saturday

1 day ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Agape Child & Family Services officials are inviting teens and young adults to find opportunities at their job and resource fair this Saturday, June 7. The Rebuilding Youth Futures Job & Resource Fair aims to help youth ages 14–24 who have been affected by the juvenile justice system. However, all youth are encouraged to attend. The event is free. At the job fair, people can connect with Memphis-area employers who are hiring for summer jobs, internships and entry-level positions.
NAACP claims MLGW holds power to intervene in Elon Musk's 'dirty' xAI project

2 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) officials are claiming that the Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) administration is avoiding responsibility as the controversial saga over Elon Musk's xAI initiative continues.
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Job Corps closures

2 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal judge in New York issued a temporary restraining order to keep President Donald Trump's administration from shutting down the Job Corps program, according to ABC News. The National Job Corps Association (NJCA) had filed a motion for the move on Tuesday, June 3, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to the organization's news release.
UofM Board of Trustees vote to raise tuition for 2025-26 school year

2 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Board of Trustees voted Wednesday, June 4, to raise tuition for the 2025-26 school year. In-state undergraduate students will now see a 4.92% increase in tuition and mandatory fees, resulting in an additional $264 per semester based on a usual 15-hour course load. University officials said this decision was made to help combat rising operational costs.
Gov. Bill Lee signs legislation cracking down on AI-generated child pornography into law

3 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new legislation cracking down on AI-generated child pornography into law on Tuesday, June 3. Senate Bill 741 is designed to fight against the abuse of artificial intelligence technology to harm children, according to the press release.
Infiniti Sports Bar & Grill ordered to stay close for 4 months during court hearing

3 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby Count judge ordered the Infiniti Sports Bar & Grill to remain close for the next four months during a court hearing Tuesday, June 3. This comes after law enforcement shut down the Frayser club as a public nuisance in May following a shooting that left two people dead and three injured. The length of the closure will give the club owners time to comply to court order changes.
City of Memphis attorneys ask judge to exclude DOJ records from Nichols civil lawsuit following dropped investigation

4 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City of Memphis attorneys are asking the court to exclude records from the United States Department of Justice's dismissed investigation into the police department in the battle of the $550 million civil lawsuit filed by Tyre Nichols' mother. This comes after DOJ officials said on May 21 that they were dropping their investigation into the Memphis Police Department about two years after the probe began.
2025 general election taking place in Horn Lake | Here's what you need to know

4 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — General elections are taking place in Horn Lake on Tuesday, June 3, and residents are set to get a new mayor for the first time since 2013. Voting locations can be found HERE. Residents can check the latest status of their voter registration on the Mississippi Secretary of State's website. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Municipal elections impact our everyday lives much more quickly than any other election," Secretary of State Michael Watson said.
Marie Feagins files new claims in amended complaint in lawsuit against MSCS board, Towanna Murphy

4 days ago | localmemphis.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS) Superintendent Marie Feagins is filing new claims in a lawsuit against the board following her contract termination. In the amended lawsuit, Feagins said the termination violated her employment contract, entitling Feagins to damage fees.
Federal sentencing dates for the ex-MPD officers in Tyre Nichols' case revealed

4 days ago | wbir.com | Gabriel Huff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The federal sentencing dates for five former Memphis Police officers connected with the beating death of Tyre Nichols are now set. Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean will be sentenced on June 16. Demetrius Haley and Desmond Mills' hearings are set for June 17, while Emmitt Martin III's sentencing hearing will be June 18. United States District Court Judge Mark Norris previously delayed the federal sentencing of the five former SCORPION unit officers until the week of June 16, 2025.