Memphis/Shelby County violent crime rate drops in 2018

Memphis/Shelby County violent crime rate drops in 2018

Star Staff Reports According to figures released by the University of Memphis Public Safety Institute and the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, both Memphis and all of Shelby County made progress in reducing the violent crime rate in 2018 compared to 2017, with the most progress occurring within Memphis. The figures are based upon preliminary data…

Out of Africa: Lighthouse Christian graduate serves across the world with U.S. Army

Out of Africa: Lighthouse Christian graduate serves across the world with U.S. Army

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Tennessee native Sgt. Jeffery Epps is in the middle of the action and his tenure with the United States Army. Back in 2008, Epps enlisted for a 20 year stint. Since joining the Army, Epps has seen the world including his current duties in Niger on the continent of Africa. The…

Leadership team reaffirms commitment to drag-strip at multi-purpose facility

Leadership team reaffirms commitment to drag-strip at multi-purpose facility

Star Staff Reports Memphis International Raceway (MIR) and parent company IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE), announce the addition of motorsports industry veterans Dominic Blasco and Bob Fairey to the MIR management team enhancing and reinforcing the commitment to the multi-purpose facility. Dominic Blasco, General Manager at IRGSE owned Cordova (Ill.) International Raceway, will support Memphis…

Show Starts Here: The Original Super Chevy Show Auto Event returns to Millington April 5-7

Show Starts Here: The Original Super Chevy Show Auto Event returns to Millington April 5-7

Star Staff Reports The 33rd Annual Super Chevy Show is back and bigger than ever in 2019, and it all starts in Millington, April 5-7 as part of an expanded nine-stop tour.  The series is the premier destination for all things Chevrolet, featuring multiple classes of drag racing with cash prizes, an automotive swap meet,…