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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2 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tensions over immigration enforcement are escalating nationwide as communities react to a wave of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and a contentious resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. A Memphis lawmaker is now facing criticism over a vote he says he cast by mistake.
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2 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City Council approved a budget of nearly $900 million Tuesday, June 10, with several major items discussed, including raises for city employees, funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) and a proposal related to xAI. Raises for city employees were a primary topic of discussion. Initially proposed at 3%, the raise was approved. A proposal to increase the amount further was debated but ultimately failed.
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2 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Meharry Medical College, a historically Black institution based in Nashville, has officially expanded to Memphis with the opening of its Office of Memphis Programs. Local leaders and college officials gathered Monday morning, June 9, for a ribbon-cutting at the new site, located on the campus of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis’ medical district.
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3 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An alarming situation at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Memphis campus nearly turned tragic after a 19-year-old student allegedly brought a gun to campus and threatened to carry out a shooting before taking his own life. Authorities say Terrence “T.J.” Jones sent a text message to another student last Thursday, May 29, warning them not to come to class because he planned to open fire inside a classroom and then die by suicide.
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3 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Lauren Turman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the 2025 hurricane season kicks off and forecasts call for above-average activity, concerns are rising over federal cuts to key emergency and weather agencies like FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Communities across the Mid-South, many still recovering from recent tornadoes, are left wondering how these changes will affect storm tracking and disaster response.
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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