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Expense reports show MPD reimbursed former Asst. Chief Shawn Jones for 10 trips strictly for work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One week after the assistant chief of the Memphis Police Department was let go, expense reports show MPD paid for some of Shawn Jones’ trips to Atlanta, where his wife lives in their primary residence. But, records indicate the trips were strictly for work purposes.
Local grocery store forced to close due to frequent thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rampant crime has led another business to close its doors, this time it’s a neighborhood grocery store. The manager at the Save-A-Lot at Knight Arnold and Perkins said that the large number of thefts has forced them to close. “I was surprised,” shopper Temeka Jones said. “I’m like, what kind of theft?” […]
FedEx, UofM athletes send care packages to military
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx and University of Memphis athletes teamed up to deliver a piece of home to men and woman in uniform. Over 100 of FedEx’s interns and five UofM football players put together thousands of toiletry care packages. The packages included things like shampoo, body wipes...
Police release photo of gunman who they say killed 1, injured another in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department says no arrests have been made following Thursday’s deadly double shooting in Frayser. The department released a photo of the suspected shooter on Tuesday in the hopes that someone will come forward with information. At 9:26 p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched...
Part of sculpture for South City art project taken in car theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis artist says her car and a piece of a sculpture created for a South City art project were stolen outside her Midtown home. Suzy Hendrix’s SUV was taken from Tutwiler late Sunday night or early Monday morning. The vehicle was recovered on Tuesday, but the glass artwork that was inside […]
MPD’s ‘Operation Saturday Night Live’ leads to 22 arrests
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police officers had a busy weekend after conducting 42 traffic stops downtown, giving out 20 citations and arresting at least 22 people in one night. The traffic stops were part of what Memphis Police are calling “Operation Saturday Night Live.” They say it’s part of their effort to cut down on […]
Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
Memphis Shelby County Schools invests over $3M for salary increases to non-faculty positions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has invested $3.4 million toward "attracting and retaining top talent" in non-faculty positions. In a statement released Tuesday, MSCS said the multimillion dollar investment "underscores MSCS's commitment to excellence..." by giving "substantial salary increases" across operational and administrative positions. Highlights of the...
Memphis Music Feature: Jus Bentley
How long have you been performing and how did you get started?. I have been performing since about 8 or 9. I got my start doing plays and talent shows at church and then that progressed into writing and recording my own music. By age 12, I had released my first song and after that I really gained a love and passion for music.
East Memphis residents take a stand against proposed gas station they believe will produce crime in a quiet neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in an East Memphis community are outraged over a proposal to replace a dry cleaning establishment with a gas station in the Sea Isle Park neighborhood. Some residents have shared their frustration on social media. Recently, neighbors who live at Sea Isle Park near Quince...
MSCS hosts 2 virtual hiring blitzes this week amid hundreds of teacher vacancies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Another attempt to recruit quality teachers to work for Tennessee’s largest school district is happening this week, and you can attend from the comfort of your home. It’s a new push to get more teachers inside the classroom. This coming as MSCS said there...
Memphis mom files wrongful death suit against popular baby formula brand after son’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the No. 1 infant formula brand of killing her baby. The 39-page lawsuit claims the makers of Enfamil failed to disclose specific ingredients that resulted in one baby’s deadly intestinal disease. The mother, Nakia Harris, claims...
Historic Stereo Alley makes a return Downtown; MEM lands new flight | Mane Street Memphis
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect Constellation Properties redeveloped The Commonwealth building The developers behind the Sterick Building are bringing back another little piece of history alongside the 29-story "Queen of the South." On Thursday, July 11, the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board (LUCB) approved a street name...
Suspect in Whitehaven pastor’s murder files change of venue request
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One of the suspects charged with carjacking and killing Memphis Pastor Autura Eason-Williams is requesting a change of venue. Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora, 22, filed a motion to bring in jurors from Davidson County when his case goes to trial in September. Tabora’s attorneys cite a massive media...
Suspect throws lit firework into gas station, 2 employees injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say threw a lit firework into a gas station, which injured two people. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to an arson in the 3100 block of S. Perkins. They were told that a small red sedan had pulled into the store. […]
Memphis-Shelby County school board candidates discuss Superintendent Marie Feagins’ strategic plan
Early voting has kicked off in Memphis, and five of the nine seats on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board are on the ballot in the Aug. 1 election. Twenty candidates are vying for board seats in Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.Marie Feagins, the new Memphis superintendent, officially started leading Tennessee’s largest school district in April. Because one of the board’s main responsibilities is to hire, manage, and evaluate the district’s top leader, Feagins’ actions are especially relevant this election cycle.As the school board awaits Feagins’ first strategic plan for the district, candidates to serve on the board have different...
Penny Hardaway’s “1 CENT” candle collection included in Nike Olympic gift box
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -1122 Candles, an Atlanta-based soy wax candle company, shared on social media that Penny Hardaway’s new “1 CENT” candle collection is included in the Nike Olympic gift box to give to Olympians. One of the candles highlighted in the social media post is a...
‘Disagree without Disrespect”: Local author shares how to engage in respectful debates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Philip Blackett joins Action News 5 at the Digital Desk to speak about his latest guidebook: “Disagree without Disrespect: How to Respectfully Debate with Those who Think, Believe, and Vote Differently from You.”. Fostering respectful dialogue has never been more crucial, given the upcoming presidential...
MPD searching for suspect responsible for fatal shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police are reaching out to the public as they continue to search for a suspect responsible for fatally shooting one person and critically injuring another. On July 11 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 3200 block of N. Watkins Street. Officers located two shooting […]
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