E-Mail
Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2021) - The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has contracted a new clinical trial to test possible therapeutics for COVID-19 in hospitalized patients. This new trial brings the total generated by CTN2 contracts for the university to nearly $7 million.
Since its launch in 2018, CTN2 has brought more than 200 clinical trial opportunities to the university and the citizens of Tennessee. Steven R. Goodman, PhD, vice chancellor for Research at UTHSC, who led the creation of CTN2, lauded the tremendous success of the nonprofit that enables clinical research faculty across all the UTHSC campuses, who are affiliated with hospitals, to effectively respond to opportunities for clinical trials with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industry partners.
Woman killed in semi-truck collision
Woman killed in semi-truck collision By Region 8 Newsdesk | May 7, 2021 at 6:31 AM CDT - Updated May 7 at 6:22 PM
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A 54-year-old woman died Thursday when her SUV collided with a semi-truck.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 6:25 a.m. On Route B, 5 miles east of Poplar Bluff in Butler County.
Amanda L. LeGrand of Fisk was northbound when she pulled her 2004 Dodge Durango into the path of westbound 2000 Freightliner driven by Kyle J. Oberkramer, 30, of Broseley.
An ambulance took LeGrand to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center then transported her to Regional One Health in Memphis where she died at 11:25 a.m.
Malcoâs Summer Avenue Drive-In hosting 2 fundraisers this weekend
Share on Facebook
Share on LinkedIn
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Thereâs a twin bill playing at Malcoâs Summer Avenue Drive-In that youâll find for one day only, this Saturday, May 1.
At the drive-In, youâre automatically socially distant in the comfort of your vehicle, so Malco is sharing its drive-in theater with two great nonprofits while giving a current feature, Godzilla vs. Kong, a night off.
As Godzilla and Kong battle on-screen, nonprofits rediscovered Summer Ave Drive-In as a safe port in the pandemic.
âEveryone says itâs a dinosaur. We didnât go anywhere but COVID helped bring it back,â said Karen Melton with Malco Theatres.
Ex-boyfriend indicted in murder, kidnap, DA says Wright is charged with felony first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and employment of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony. (Source: SCSO) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | April 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM CDT - Updated April 16 at 2:31 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man who allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and killed a man has been indicted, according to the Shelby County District Attorney.
Kevin B. Wright, 54, was indicted on multiple felony counts for abducting a woman last summer after killing a man at her home, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.