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Memphis Heat Alert: Excessive Heat Warning Issued Amid Predictions of 112-Degree Heat Index
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an ongoing Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. With dangerously hot conditions expected and heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees, residents across East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee are advised to exercise caution. The NWS urges the public to stay hydrated, remain in cooled indoor spaces, avoid direct sunlight, and check on those vulnerable to the heat's effects.
Housing and Hope in Orange Mound: Upcoming construction of new homes bring more than just shelter
Carl Strong wasn’t exactly invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for four new homes on Semmes Avenue in Orange Mound. But he had a front row seat — it was happening right across the street as he sat on the porch. And admittedly, he wasn’t really thinking about becoming...
PGA Tour leaderboard today: FedExCup Playoff Round 1 scores in Memphis
Chris Kirk holds the lead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis after the first round following a 6-under-par 64 on Thursday. Kirk had a very good day, including a hole-in-one on the par-3 14th hole. He leads Hideki Matsuyama, Matthieu Pavon and Taylor Pendrith by a shot after...
Volunteer helps keep FESJC going for 32 years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Driving around TPC Southwind, we meet Russ Beatse, a 32-year volunteer for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. “If I can help anybody that’s getting the most devastating news, that your child has cancer, if we can help with that there is nothing more than I want to do than to help out,” […]
Men’s tennis player reflects on time spent at ITA National Summer Championships
Wichita State tennis player Luke Bracks recently competed against some of the best collegiate players in the country in a summer national championship tournament. He said the appearance could help inspire younger Shockers tennis players. “The players seeing me make it to this tournament will hopefully make them see that...
What year did Elvis Presley die and how old was he?
Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977. Born on Jan. 8, 1935, Presley was 42 years old at the time of his passing. Elvis' death on Aug. 16 links him with same the death date as several other American cultural icons, including Mississippi Delta blues king Robert Johnson (1938), baseball’s Sultan of Swat, Babe...
Charles Scores, Ribeiro Records 10 Saves in Season Opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. | Sophomore goalkeeper Liliana Ribeiro recorded a career high of 10 saves on the night, but it was not enough, as the Bulldogs fell to Memphis, 5-1, in the season opener on Thursday night. Memphis (1-0-0) took the lead quickly, scoring twice in the first 10 minutes of...
Man shot, house sprayed with gunfire in drive-by shooting, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police are looking for information after a man was shot and his home sprayed with bullets in a drive-by shooting. At 5:00 a.m. August 8, officers responded to an aggravated assault call in Whitehaven, Memphis Police said. The officers were told that one man had been shot, and that the people inside his home heard gunshots; officers also saw visible damage to the house, according to police.
Woman accused of stealing $600k from boss, indicted on theft charge, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—A woman has been indicted on theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her boss. In November of last year, the victim filed a police report that accused her personal assistant, suspect Ivey Jennings, of having access to her bank account, and using her credit cards without permission.
Probable cause found: Man behind bars following shooting at Memphis TV station indicted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office says that a judge determined there is enough evidence to move forward in the case against 27-year-old Jarrad Nathan. He has remained behind bars since May 2, 2023, when he allegedly tried to walk into FOX 13, located on...
Kirk leads at St. Jude after ace, Matsuyama second after turbulent week
Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, but finished the day in second at the St. Jude Championship. Chris Kirk leads the event after making a hole-in-one for an opening round 64.
Baby dies after being left in hot car; father charged
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An infant left in a hot car in Collegedale, Tennessee died of cardiac arrest on Monday, police say. Timothy Blackdeer, the father of the infant, is now being charged with Reckless Homicide and Aggravated Child Abuse or Neglect. Police say they were working in the active school zone at Collegedale Academy when […]
After merger with Fred L. Davis Insurance, Pete Mitchell & Associates looks to the future
Back in the 1960’s, for black folks, getting insurance was kind of like getting the right to vote — the system was set up to prevent it from happening, and it took some brave pioneers to change that. Fred L. Davis was that pioneer, launching the Fred L....
DA announces ‘Memphis gangster’ indicted in 2023 high-profile gun store burglary
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says that a 23-year-old “Memphis gangster” has been indicted on charges related to a high-profile burglary of a Southaven gun store and jeweler that occurred more than a year ago. Thieves were caught on surveillance video ransacking the...
Neighbor attempts to break into woman’s home, stalks her from back porch, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of trying to break into his female neighbor’s home. According to MPD, officers responded to a call from a private residence on Marlene Street. When officers arrived, the woman who owned the home informed...
Why twin brothers are joining fight against gun violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nonprofit is throwing more resources into reducing gun violence in Memphis, and now, they’ve recruited twin brothers to help. Twins Brandon and Bryan Mathis were born and raised in Memphis. They said they were kicked out 11 times from nine different schools. They say it started to define them. “Poverty stricken. […]
Perspiration was a problem, so Denny McCarthy took a sweat test. Here’s what he learned
MEMPHIS — Denny McCarthy sweated out a four-under-par 66 Thursday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and, OK, that’s not unusual amid a heat index those rose to 104 degrees at TPC Southwind—a place laden with water hazards and further soddened by copious amounts of perspiration. In...
The 'biggest offseason question' for Grizzlies people seem to be ignoring
For a large portion of the fanbase, 2023-24 is being viewed as a gap season for the Memphis Grizzlies. Being the main reason for their lackluster 27-55 record and 13 seed finish on the year was due to injuries and, in turn, out of their control, it's reletively fair to declare the campaign as such.
'We were in trouble' | Black Lodge founder speaks out after business closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After Black Lodge's announcement on Tuesday that the business will be shutting down, its founder, Matt Martin, said the closure was years in the making. Black Lodge off Cleveland in Midtown has been at the Cleveland St. location for the last five years and became a local favorite, offering more than 30,000 videos in addition to games, food, drinks and more.
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