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Suspect in string of car burglaries in at least two Mississippi counties arrested after stolen debit card used at vape shop
A Mississippi man suspected in a string of car burglaries in at least two counties has been arrested. Officials with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested Camryn Hodges, 22, after he reportedly used a stolen debit card at a vape shop. Hodges reportedly used the stolen debit card to...
Groundbreaking held for new Horn Lake Animal Shelter
Photo: Officials throw dirt in the symbolic groundbreaking for the new Horn Lake Animal Shelter. Completion of the $4.5 million shelter should be in April of next year. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) At one time there was a field on Center Street in Horn Lake where the football Eagles were scoring touchdowns...
Memphis Public Libraries enhancing security at all locations after attempted rape at Cossitt Library
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Public Libraries is enhancing security at all branches after police arrested a man after he allegedly attacked and tried to rape a woman at the Cossitt Library on Monday. “I’m alarmed as a parent of a 15-year-old who’s here at the library,” said Memphis resident...
Law enforcement officials warn against celebratory gunfire this July 4th
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - With Independence Day looming, law enforcement officials are urging against celebratory gunfire. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office posted a public service announcement on their social media:. Meanwhile, Memphis Police Assistant Chief of Police Services Don Crowe says the problem is more dangerous than many people realize.
Alex Simmons announces back to back games against Tennessee and Louisville
MEMPHIS – Entering her second season at Memphis and it seems like Alex Simmons is perfectly fine with taking on all comers. Simmons putting together a schedule that will definitely test her Tigers including two games over a four day stretch against two of the best teams in the country. Tennessee and Louisville. December 18th […]
‘Love me enough to turn yourself in’: Family pleas for homicide suspect to go to cops
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office continues its manhunt for 28-year-old Jaylan McCollins, a family is grieving the loss of two loved ones. Family members told WREG that a young woman and her father were killed early Monday morning. They say that the tragedy was the result of a breakup that turned […]
Cherokee Square residents may soon lose water due to unpaid bill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents at Cherokee Square Apartments may soon be without water. The City of Memphis said Tuesday that the entire complex is served by a master water meter, and the bill is unpaid by the landlord. Because of this, MLGW plans to disconnect water on July 9.
Outgoing public works director reflects on career, says AI will change city’s fight against blight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Public Works Director Robert Knecht is ending his 23-year career with the City of Memphis to work in the private sector. Knecht is not saying where he will be going but said it was an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. “I love this job, but at some point, you have to evaluate […]
MPD: Suspects pull victim from Jeep outside of gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a pair of suspects they say pulled a victim from his Jeep and attempted to carjack him outside of a gas station. On June 24 at 8:42 a.m., officers responded to a carjacking at 3388 Macon Road. They were told that the victim exited the Macon Express […]
Tennessee law enforcement increasing patrol on Highway 64 for Fourth of July Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee law enforcement will be out in force on the Fourth of July weekend to help prevent accidents and traffic deaths, especially in the Memphis area. Shelby County led the state in traffic deaths in 2023, according to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. In response to...
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