Lauren Turman
Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist at KRCG-TV (New Bloomfield, MO)
Multi Skilled Journalist with ABC24 Memphis | 1908💗💚 | Hampton U. Alumna
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3 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn — A new era of public safety has arrived in Downtown Memphis with the grand opening of the city's state-of-the-art Downtown Command Center. City leaders today celebrated the facility’s opening, marking a significant advancement in how the city aims to protect its streets.
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3 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Greater Memphis Chamber hosted a webinar Wednesday, addressing some of the community's most pressing questions regarding xAI and its turbine operations, particularly in southwest Memphis. During the session, answers were provided to some long-awaited questions about the turbines used at the xAI facility. From passionate outbursts to firm objection, the community continues to raise their voices against the turbines used by xAI.
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3 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This Easter weekend, Carl Grandberry, a Memphis fifth grader, has big plans to make the world a little brighter—one Easter basket at a time. For the last six years, Carl and his mom, Shauna Jones, have been on a mission to bring joy to their community by delivering Easter baskets to those in need. Their efforts have become a beloved tradition, and Carl's mission goes beyond just handing out baskets.
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4 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill that could pave the way for a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is advancing in the Tennessee State House after passing through two committees today. Representative Mark White's latest version of the bill would establish a new oversight board with the authority to veto the local school board's budgets. While some are excited about the idea, others remain uncertain.
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1 month ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With state intervention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools now on pause in both the House and Senate, the board is turning its attention to the FY2026 budget. You've likely heard board members and county commissioners talk about the district's $2 billion budget, but that funding could now be at risk due to actions by the Department of Education.
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The mother of Tyre Nichols, who died in January 2023 after a beating from former MPD officers, and Attorney Ben Crump speak in a press conference following ex-officer Emmitt Martin’s plea change from not guilty to guilty in 2 of 4 counts. #TyreNichols #Memphis https://t.co/QeasHZbIfv
Racers are gearing up for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Offshore! Event officials say dozens of entries from across the country have come to LOTO for the weekend to help raise funds for communities in need! https://t.co/mLma4RWfrH
The newest Jefferson City Council members were sworn in tonight, including Treaka Young, Ward 3, the first Black Councilwoman for the city. https://t.co/H40CbNlIng