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Man allegedly caught with a stolen gun on Beale Street
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say he was caught on Beale Street with a stolen AR-15 early Saturday morning. Officers with the Entertainment District Unit Compliance Team were flagged down while on routine patrol at approximately 1:27 a.m. Beale Street security said that a man was armed at the checkpoint entrance […]
3 detained after police find suspects accused of firing at officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people have been detained after Memphis Police say they found suspects who were responsible for firing at an officer. Officers responded to a prowler call at 5112 Park Ave at 2:48 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, they spotted a dark-colored Nissan sedan that matched the description of a vehicle occupied […]
MSCS expanding search for teachers with school year just weeks away
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn — The school year for MSCS is just weeks away, and the district is still trying to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hosting an all-day hiring blitz Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi. This follows two other virtual hiring fairs this week as the search for qualified teachers continues in the Mid-South.
Day camp at Orpheum Theatre helps unite middle schoolers who’ve lost a parent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A group of sixth through eighth graders took the stage Friday during the Mending Hearts Camp final showcase at the Orpheum Theatre. The Mending Hearts Camp is a summer day camp for young people who have experienced the death of a parent. The camp unites them...
It's been 3 months since the mass shooting at Orange Mound Park, and the shooter is still on the loose
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Today marks 3 months since the Orange Mound Park block party deadly shooting, and police are still searching for the shooter. On April 20, 2024, around 7 p.m., at least one gunman opened fire at more than 300 people gathered at an unsanctioned block party on 2572 Park Ave. Two people were killed and seven others were injured at the shooting.
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Thomas, Smalls, Newsom, and Neely return to Briarcrest for free kids’ camp
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the many joys in life is to give back, especially to the community that helped you along the way. This is why former Briarcrest stars Jabari Smalls, Omari Thomas, Reggie Neely, and Rodney Newsom returned to where their journeys started. ” That’s something I’ve been brought up on, just always […]
Memphis-Shelby County school board member drops out of race for re-election
Memphis-Shelby County School Board member Frank Johnson announced on Facebook that he’s officially dropping out of the District 7 school board race, citing health issues and the recent death of a family member. Johnson said in the announcement that he decided to discontinue his bid for re-election to recover...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Tennessee Weather Update: Patchy Fog and Cloudy Skies Expected
Memphis, TN – Patchy fog has been observed across the Mid-South this morning, with visibility dropping in some areas. The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that another round of patchy fog is expected tonight. Motorists are advised to slow down in areas with reduced visibility to ensure safety.
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