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When I say Cory really outdid himself here!!! These shots are impeccable.

This story first came about while I was gathering MOS for a separate story, and the question came up, what is being done about illegal racing? We tried speaking to our local police department, but after several unanswered emails I reached out to the Metro Nashville Police Department, where I had one of the most in depth interviews about the subject.

This story forced me to get creative and all things considered, it forced me to go down so many avenues that really helped the story come together. We hear from police, Memphians, lawmakers, and non-profits about the path forward towards keeping streets safer, while also making sure people have the chance to express themselves.

Seeking Solutions: As illegal drag racing becomes growing concern across the country, here is how the Mid-South is trying to combat it According to Rep. John Gillespie, during a six month period in 2022, the Memphis Police Department reported over 300 arrests for drag racing and reckless driving.

I don't get to do this too often, but I had the pleasure of sharing my heritage through Memphis news. This has been a year in the works, but for a group of talented Norwegian chefs, this has been a passion of a lifetime.

Since 2007 The Norwegian National BBQ Team has traveled to the Bluff City specifically to compete in Memphis in May's World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. While they may be a long way from home, their talent was not left behind as they continue to be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Exotic category at WCBCC.

For years this experience has shown some of the cornerstones of Memphis, the comradery, and how cooking has helped build a bridge between cultures.

“If you love people, give them tasty food.”

Side Note: This story also aired on the 17th of May, the equivalent of 4th of July in the United States. As the son of a Norwegian immigrant, I just wanted to express my gratitude to the Team for allowing me into their world and giving me to share this story.

Bringing international competition to Memphis BBQ | Get to know the Norwegian National BBQ Team Since 2007, the team has made a name for themselves at the World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. In 2023, the team took 1st place in the Exotic category.

TikTok and it's parent company announced it would sue the United States for a potential ban of the app unless the platform is sold to an approved company.

However, in the middle of it all includes millions of dollars, and an estimated 4,800 small business jobs in Tennessee. I spoke with a Memphis reseller who business relies on online traction from apps including TikTok about their take with the potential ban.

Here's what a TikTok ban could mean for small businesses in the Mid-South TikTok and it's parent company announced it would sue the United States for a potential ban of the app unless the platform is sold to an approved company.

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Welcome to Newport to ABC24 Memphis! Since Friday, we have met visitors from Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, California, Montana, Washington, Kansas and Kentucky who have traveled to Newport for the eclipse!

⚡ A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the counties of Shelby, DeSoto, Crittenden, Tunica, St. Francis, Lee until 4/02 8:15AM. This storm could produce damaging winds, lightning, and hail. Seek shelter indoors until the storm passes.

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Them: It’s the Mid-South, it can’t be that cold???

Me and my noodles during my morning live shots: 🥶🥶🥶

Finally took a trend and put it in my live shot, showing how cold temperatures got over night, and that it could freeze a fork in the air with noodles.

My news director said I gave energy, and that was the highest compliment ever!!!

Sometimes you don't know how far you've come until you're in the middle of it. I did a similar consumer story last year, but this time I just tried to have fun with it, and I think this was a million times better! Nat pops, MOS, graphics, ABC24 thanks for the past year!

Did you know the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal actually went down this year! We decided to look at the Real Cost of Thanksgiving this year in Memphis, and ways shoppers can save ahead of Turkey Day.

Here's how to save money on Thanksgiving dinner in Memphis The American Farm Bureau Federation says the average cost for a Thanksgiving meal went down, but it still is expected to cost more than $60 for a meal for ten.

Getting ready for a live shot about to be real fun today

He must have been talking about a "Dry Heat"

I just wanted to take the time to share a story I had worked on this week, and the amazing editing work of Shiela Whaley, as we chronicled the ongoing struggle a majority of Germantown.

Update: Germantown City Hall said the contamination source is found, but are still waiting for TDEC to give the all clear, we're now at a week since the city's water was discovered to have diesel leaking into it.

"I just want life to be normal" | Five days later, and a majority of Germantown is still waiting for clean water Ever since the Friday following the alert, the city has been handing out packs of bottled water at Forest Hill Elementary.

According to MPD, crews were unable to find anyone under the bridge, lanes will soon be clear!

This was one of the coolest stories I had the pleasure to work on. Did you know there used to be a big presence of Chinese business back in the day on Beale Street! Thank you to the The Chinese Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South for sharing the story with me, keep an eye out, they have a photo exhibit coming soon chronicling some of the coolest stories Chinese immigrants have here in Memphis.

Did you know Memphis once had its own 'Chinatown' on Beale Street? Meet the group trying to preserve its lost history The first mention of a Chinese business in the Bluff City came from a laundry ad in an old newspaper, from the 1880's to the 1970's there were 166 grocery stores.

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Question for 3rd grade parents in Tennessee, even if your child scores proficient on TCAP, will you still enroll them in the summer learning academy?

If your child scores proficient on the TCAP test, are you still going to sign your child up for the MSCS Summer Learning Academy this summer?

Just a snapshot of one of the many protests across the nation.
As soon as the clock hit noon, students at Crosstown and White Station High School walked out of class, demanding action from state leaders and better gun control in light of the Covenant School shooting. I had the honor of speaking with a couple of these students and hear from the future face of the country.
Hear from them on ABC24

I wanted to share a couple of moments from my time in Tipton County. I was on the ground today after a devastating tornado left a path of destruction in Covington. I have never seen anything like this before and it feels almost hard to believe. My heart goes out to the city as they come together as a community.

Friends Of George's was successful in the obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order, which means that the "drag ban" will NOT go into affect at midnight tonight. This is a terrific first step in an ongoing battle. https://www.friendsofgeorges.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Release-3-31-900.jpeg

Wynne High School in Arkansas took a hard hit from this evening's tornado. Two people are confirmed to have died in Wynne as the tornado came through town. Just terrible to see. They are going to need help in the coming days.

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Got to work with our weather team today ABC24 Memphis
Thank you both to Danielle Moss and Trevor Birchett for all of your help in making sure everyone can stay safe during severe weather

How to make sure you get alerts for severe weather and tornadoes Some survivors of the tornado that touched down in Mississippi last week said they never heard the sirens go off. Here’s how to stay safe.

Memphians await the release of the video footage in Tyre Nichols’ death investigation. Some are preparing to watch it, others aren’t. We hear from the community about the impact the video release will have on Memphis. That’s coming up at 5 & 6pm on

Merry Christmas and Godt Jul everyone from all of us here at ABC24/CW30, I’ll be manning the desk once again so be sure to stream our Christmas show on the ABC24+ app! See you there!

Don’t adjust your tv screens Memphis, I’m in the drivers seat tonight on CW30 and ABC24, catch us tonight at 10pm CST

As Christmas is just around the corner, I wanted to share one of my favorite holiday stories I’ve worked on this year! These ornaments are pretty epic, the students are amazing and the Christmas poem intro of mine…well you’ll have to watch it for yourself!

Arlington High School students use their art to get Washington, D.C. in the holiday spirit “It was really amazing to just see my parents’ and my friend’s faces light up when I told them."

It’s been one year since Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., better known as Young Dolph, was shot and killed. May he rest in peace. 💗