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Memphis celebrates diversity at second annual Asian Night Market
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Vietnamese American Community’s second annual Asian Night Market at Tiger Lane sparked excitement for the Asian community in Memphis over the weekend. Quynh Tran, president of the group that sponsored the event, said that the goal is to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Asia to the Memphis community. “The primary […]
Jones Family of Cos. adds 4th generation, expands team with 4 new execs
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Nonwovens supplier the Jones Family of Cos. has added four new executives to its team, including a fourth-generation family member. William Jones has joined the family business as business development manager. Prior to joining the company, Jones was a management consultant in the operations and supply chain segment with RSM International.
Security guard dead after shooting at Main Event; man detained
UPDATE, July 23: Richard Lewis, 44, has been charged with First-Degree Murder, according to Memphis Police. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The parking lot of Main Event was packed with officers who were investigating the fatal shooting of a security guard Monday night. Memphis Police said they believe they know who was responsible for pulling the […]
Arson investigation underway at vacant Memphis apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department is investigating an arson fire that officials say took place at a vacant Cherokee apartment complex Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the former Washington Square Apartments off of Kimball Avenue at 3:17 a.m. Police say there were multiple points of origin...
Your First Alert to a rainy pattern this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A stalled front draped across the Mid-South will keep clouds and rain chances in the area through the week. Fortunately, no severe weather is anticipated and the cooler than average temperatures will continue for a few more days. TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers along with a...
What’s Killing Us? Gun violence rips through community
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis father starting trade school to provide for his children was shot and killed June 6. Ja’lon Brooks became one of more than nearly 600 homicide victims in Memphis over the last 18 months. “I’m mad. I’m confused. I’m disappointed,” his mother, Ladena Rubin, said as she wiped away tears. “What […]
Man accused of swinging Pomeranian like a lasso arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have arrested a man they say swung a small dog in the air by its leash like it was a lasso. Jamarian Truss, 26, was booked into the Shelby County Jail Monday on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals. The Pomeranian’s owner, Tulesia Patterson, 24, is facing the same charge. […]
Memphis 901 FC to Host Back to School Night Saturday at AutoZone Park
United Way Accepting School Supply Donations During the Week. Memphis, TENN. (July 22, 2024) – Memphis 901 FC has partnered with United Way of the Mid-South to host Back to School night at AutoZone Park on Saturday, July 27 as the club takes on San Antonio FC. Fans can...
Grizzlies big tabbed as one of 'most underrated' players currently in NBA
When fully healthy, the Memphis Grizzlies have proven to roster one of the best assortments of talent the league has to offer. From possessing established All-Stars like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to budding stars like Desmond Bane and, arguably, GG Jackson Jr., Taylor Jenkins' arsenal has grown to be quite deep over the past several years.
Teen accused of killing Memphis watermelon vendor makes 1st court appearance since re-arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with murdering a beloved Berclair fruit vendor affectionately known as “Red the Watermelon Man” made his first court appearance Monday since he was re-arrested for skipping out on his hearing in June. Demarion Tackett was released back in March on a...
‘Heartbeat of our city.’ Officials looking for ways to keep downtown safe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 44-year-old man was shot and killed off Beale Street and Fourth over the weekend, the latest instance of violence downtown. But as calls grow for more officers to cover the center of tourism and entertainment in Memphis, the county sheriff’s office says it may be stretched too thin to provide more. […]
Digital Desk interview with Sam Hardiman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Sam Hardiman, an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics, joins the Digital Desk to discuss his latest articles. Some of Hardiman’s most recent stories include one about Mayor Paul Young appointing a former New York Police Department official as a public...
MPD makes 6 felony drug arrests in latest ‘Operation Code Zero,’ but 5 already free on bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department made at least six felony drug arrests Friday in the latest “Operation Code Zero.” Five of those suspects have already been released on bond. One of the suspects was also arrested just last week during MPD’s Operation Saturday Night Live,...
Victims fight to keep suspected car thief in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly two weeks after a vintage 1950s Chevy was stolen from a garage in East Memphis, the owners went to court to prevent the teenage suspect’s bond from being reduced. Carmine Boyd, 18, was locked up on a $50,000 bond after he was charged with several counts of theft, unlawful possession of […]
Main library closed after apparent suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Benjamin Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue closed for the remainder of the day Monday after police responded to what they said appeared to be a suicide inside the building. A witness at the scene reported on X that they saw a man who had fallen from an upper floor inside the […]
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis closed until July 29 after death at the location
The Benjamin Hooks Central Library will remain closed until next Monday, July 29. Memphis Police Department is in the process of investigating a death at the library that occurred Monday. There was a heavy police presence observed at the library throughout the afternoon. MPD said in an email that preliminary...
Postal worker robbed on Memphis route; $150K reward offered for info
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward for information leading to the two suspects responsible for robbing a USPS mail carrier in Memphis. According to reports, around 12:15 p.m. Saturday, the mail carrier was out on his route when he was approached and robbed by two men in the […]
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