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Warrants issued for more suspects in Frayser robbery-turned-chase that resulted in gunfire from police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has identified two more suspects accused in an attempted Frayser gas station robbery that resulted in gunfire from both the suspects and police on August 12. Cobe McCarter, 20, and Roger Allen, 19, are wanted on several criminal charges. Jaylin Briggs, 22,...
Man accused of stealing $61k worth of TV from train car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man accused of stealing televisions from a train was arrested Thursday. Pierre Smith, 30, is charged with burglary, theft of property, and interference with property utilized by railroads. Smith is held under a $200,000 bond. Memphis Police responded to a prowler call at York Avenue...
Woman allegedly tries to have stepdad killed; man shot multiple times
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was severely injured in a shooting at a Cordova home Thursday night, police say. According to reports, officers responded to the shooting at a home in the 1100 block of Dove Hollow Circle around 7 p.m., where a man was found with numerous gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Man arrested after carjacking in Westwood turns deadly, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was arrested after shooting and killing a driver during a carjacking in Westwood, records show. Kylan Johnson was charged with first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday, Aug. 20, according to his arrest affidavit. No bond was set for the 23-year-old. Memphis Police...
Memphis hires Tim Duncan, a Penny Hardaway teammate with Tigers basketball
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced a pair of hires Thursday, including one that will mark the return of a former Tigers basketball player. Tim Duncan has been hired as senior deputy AD. The Memphis native played from 1988-92 for former Tigers coach Larry Finch and was teammates with current coach...
MPD investigates crash downtown, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An overnight crash is under investigation in downtown Memphis. Memphis Police responded just after 1 a.m. Saturday morning to Court Square Park on North Second Street and North Court Avenue. The car appeared to drive through the park and almost hit the fountain. FOX13 is working to...
On the Fly: Week of 08/23/24
Downtown Memphis Commission presents a free Alley Dayz event on Wednesday. (Photo: DMC | via Facebook) The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of serious hard news and Memphis’ best entertainment coverage.
Gun violence in America: The root causes and the importance of data for prevention strategies
Gun violence in most cities in America has been trending downward, but the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a spike in homicides, and poverty, mass incarceration, and disenfranchisement are the structural issues that lead to gun violence. The post Gun violence in America: The root causes and the importance of data for prevention strategies appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Arrest made after $61K worth of TVs stolen in train heist
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A second arrest has been made involving over $61,000 worth of TVs being stolen from a train in Midtown nearly two months ago. Pierre Smith, 30, is charged with burglary of a building, theft of property $60,000-$250,000, and destroying/interfering with a utility line. Smith is being held in jail on a $200,000 […]
Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative
Carter County Schools is proud to announce that three local educators have been selected to participate in Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative Cohort. The honored teachers are Chelsea Anderson of Central Elementary, Katherine Nichols of Unaka High School, and Nikki Jenkins of Valley Forge Elementary. The Rural STEM Collaborative aims to deepen participants’ knowledge of […] The post Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Tennessee Heatwave: Highs Near 100°F Expected Next Week
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a significant rise in temperatures as a heatwave grips the state this weekend. Starting Saturday, temperatures will climb into the 90s, with Saturday reaching 91°F under clear skies. The heat intensifies further on Sunday with a high of 93°F, while...
Sam Cooper Blvd. moving smoothly following car crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A multi-vehicle crash caused traffic Friday morning. Traffic is clear at this time. Memphis Police dispatch said officers made the scene of a car crash around 6:30 a.m. on Sam Cooper Boulevard and Perkins Road. It is unclear if anyone was injured.
Your First Alert to the return of some serious heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Another hot and humid pattern is setting in as the weekend begins, but the hottest and muggiest days will come next week as highs reach the upper 90s along with heat indices ranging from 105 to 110 along with little if any rain. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear...
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