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Tennessee's 9th Congressional District: Read our Q&A with Democratic primary candidates
Early voting for the state and federal primary races is underway in Tennessee with multiple contested primary elections for Shelby County voters. Four Democrats are vying to be the party nominee in the November election for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. The district encompasses portions of Shelby County and Tipton County. The district has been...
Today in History: Celebrating Ida B. Wells’ Birth Anniversary (Video)
Born on July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a formidable crusader against lynching and an active participant in the women’s rights and suffrage movements, establishing several notable women’s organizations. In a pivotal act of resistance 71 years before Rosa Parks, she refused to give up her seat...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible in Memphis, Nashville
Memphis, TN – Severe storms are forecasted to hit Memphis and Nashville tonight, with damaging winds being the primary concern. According to the US National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe storms are possible from 9 PM to 1 AM, impacting northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and have a plan to take shelter if needed.
Southwest Tennessee Community College resumes in-person classes after cyberattack
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC) resumed their in-person class schedule Monday after a cyberattack that crippled their network in early July. SWTCC was hit by a cyberattack on July 3, with the college first believing it to be a server issue prior to an investigation, according to an FAQ on the college's website.
Several people detained after police pursuit in Berclair, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis police have several people detained after police pursuit in Berclair, police said. Officers were initiating a traffic stop at Berclair and Tutwieler at 4:40 p.m. Police have reported they have several people detained at this time. No injuries were reported, police said. Download the FOX13 Memphis...
Operation Southern Slowdown aims to crack down on speedy drivers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Operation Southern Slowdown is in full effect. Starting Monday through July 19, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee are participating in an effort to crack down on speeding. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office will join Tennessee Highway Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis Police Department,...
MPD: Armed robbers in minivan target woman refueling at Memphis gas pump
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a group of suspects who reportedly stole a woman’s car as she was refueling Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to the Marathon gas station at 639 East Shelby Drive at 6:13 a.m. Saturday. The...
MPD hosts lunchtime Q&A for Hiring Expo this weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department (MPD) hosted a lunchtime Q&A for potential candidates looking to join the force. Those with interest in recruitment, gathered with MPD to discuss their thoughts and concerns. The Hiring Expo will take place this Saturday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Memphis Resident in Critical Condition After Being Shot Inside Home While Watching TV
A Memphis man is currently listed in critical condition after being shot in his chest while watching television in his own home. According to WREG, the incident occurred late Sunday evening in the 1700 block of McNair Street. The victim was in bed when the sound of gunfire disrupted the night and a bullet found its way into his upper right chest.
Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Man in Critical Condition After Jet Ski Accident on Mississippi River Near Memphis
A man has been hospitalized in critical condition following a jet ski accident on the mighty Mississippi River, occurring this past Sunday evening just north of the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge. The Memphis Police Department received a distress call and responded to the accident shortly after 7:30 p.m., Local...
First Black U of M graduate, member of Memphis State Eight passes away
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luther C. McClellan, the University of Memphis’ first Black graduate passed away on Friday, the university’s Black Alumni Chapter announced. He was 83. “We are truly blessed for everything McClellan has done for the black community at the University as well as the University as a whole. His legacy will continue through […]
Early Morning Shooting Disrupts Calm on Getwell Road in Memphis, Police Seek Witnesses
The Memphis Police Department is delving into the details of a shooting that transpired early Sunday on Getwell Road, throwing the normally quiet stretch near Willow Road into a state of disruption. Around 4:00 a.m., as a new day tentatively unfurled its potential, gunfire shattered any semblance of tranquility, an all too common interruption in the city's rhythm. According to Action News 5, the incident's exact circumstances are still being pieced together by investigators.
Two teens injured in shooting at Raleigh apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers were shot inside a Raleigh apartment complex over the weekend, police say. Police were called to the Walden Pointe Apartments just off Raleigh Millington Road on Sunday afternoon. One victim was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, while another victim was taken by private vehicle. A 15-year-old struck in […]
Suspect in pastor's death requests change of venue, cites negative social media comments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - One of the suspects charged with the murder of a beloved Memphis pastor has requested a change of venue for his trial. Attorneys for Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora asked a court to bring in jurors from Davidson County, the county that holds Nashville, for his trial related to the murder of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
Memphis Police Search for Suspect Who Used Basketball as Mask in Package Theft
Memphis authorities are currently on the lookout for an individual whose method of concealing his identity during an act of theft involved an unconventional use of sports equipment. Local police have received reports of a package thief utilising a basketball, not for athleticism, but as a mask of anonymity as he committed the crime. Action News 5 detailed the incident which occurred just before 11:00 a.m. on July 12 on Brindley Drive, wherein a suspect is said to have walked by a residence, doubled back and used the basketball to obscure his face before swiftly taking a package which contained a new cell phone and fleeing the location.
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