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MPD searching for suspects involved in attempted robbery, shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for three suspects they say participated in an armed robbery that ended with a man getting shot. On July 14 at 2:44 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. Officers were told that a male victim was shot during an attempted robbery […]
2 years after incident with Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Josh Holloway is focusing on basketball journey
Josh Holloway’s basketball journey hasn’t been a usual one, to say the least. He first rose to prominence as he climbed the prep ranks as a guard while starring at St. George’s Independent School in Memphis. His life changed forever after an incident at Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home that has led to a civil suit that is nearly 2 years old.
Digital Desk: Talking to children about traumatic events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, families, especially those with children, may have felt additional stress. Many parents are looking for healthy, effective methods to communicate to their kids about what happened. Lindsay Pate, a clinical expert, visits the Digital Desk to provide advice...
Teen arrested for kidnapping that ended in chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he tied a man up in his car and threatened him for money. Adrian Starks, 18, was charged with robbery, kidnapping, evading arrest to wit: vehicle, evading arrest to wit: foot, and no driver’s license. His bond has not been set. […]
Grizzlies analyst reveals 'real winner' of Ziaire Williams trade to Nets
Last week, the Memphis Grizzlies opted to move on from their 2021 lottery-selected wing, Ziaire Williams via trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Though perhaps seen as a long-overdue move to some, others such as superstar Ja Morant seem to be admittedly saddened by the exchange, voicing on a social media post "this hurt ngl."
Former Tiger Kendric Davis signs with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League in Australia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis is heading to the land down under to play with the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). The 36ers have been recruiting Davis for over a month and watched him play for the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA Summer League, before signing him to a one-year deal.
Remembering a hero: Reverend Dr.James Lawson, civil rights legend, honored during memorial event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The life of the man at the center of the Sanitation strike in Memphis was honored today. Rev. Dr. James Lawson studied nonviolent civil disobedience under Gandhi and became a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior. It was Lawson who created the strategy for...
Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
Military veterans turned farmers receive new produce logo in Tennessee
"This gives them an easy way when they are out shopping wherever that be at a farmers market, and we have some members that are selling in grocery stores," Kacey Troup, TDA's Business Development Consultant, said. "When they see that they instantly know that I am supporting both a Tennessee producer and a farmer veteran."
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Man involved in shooting of THP trooper taken into custody, efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects continue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the search for the man who was reportedly involved in the in the shooting of Trooper Cothron, Braze Rucker, was arrested in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police troopers, utilizing handcuffs from Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cothron, successfully took Rucker into custody. The...
Memphis football picked for first time to win AAC: See the full preseason poll
Memphis football has been picked to win the American Athletic Conference, according to the media poll released Tuesday morning. The Tigers received 23 out of 30 first-place votes in the poll, which was released during AAC media days ahead of the 2024 season. This is the first time they have been picked to finish first in the preseason poll. ...
3 Memphis men to serve combined 66 years of federal prison after crime spree in 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three Memphis men will serve a combined 66 years in federal prison after being convicted of three carjacking and business robberies. Jermiah Jone, 24, Kevontae Harper, 22, and James Payne, 21, pled guilty to three counts of carjacking, three counts of business robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Man critically hurt after shooting at Tennessee Welcome Center on I-55
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is seriously injured after a shooting happened Tuesday morning at a welcome center on I-55. The Memphis Police Department responded to the shooting around 1:30 a.m. on July 23, 2024 at the Tennessee Welcome Center, just north of East Raines Road. Officers found a man outside with with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
MLGW receives $11.4 million in disaster relief funds from FEMA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is rewarding Memphis Light Gas Water (MLGW) with $11.4 million, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced. The funds will support the repair of electrical power distribution facilities that were damaged after severe storms in June 2023. According...
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