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Postal worker robbed on Memphis route; $150K reward offered for info
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward for information leading to the two suspects responsible for robbing a USPS mail carrier in Memphis. According to reports, around 12:15 p.m. Saturday, the mail carrier was out on his route when he was approached and robbed by two men in the […]
3 Memphis men sentenced to total of 66 years in prison, US Attorney says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Three Memphis men have been sentenced to a total of 66 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three carjackings and three business robberies from 2022, according to United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz. Jeremiah Jones, Kevontae Harper, and James Payne all plead guilty to three...
Mullins Station clerk’s office back open
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A potential roadblock is moved for some Memphis and Shelby County Auto Dealers and customers trying to get car titles and registrations. Last week, Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert said services for car dealers would temporarily move to the downtown office for the rest of the week because of “unforeseen facility circumstances.” Monday, Halbert reopened the […]
MPD searching for suspects involved in attempted robbery, shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for three suspects they say participated in an armed robbery that ended with a man getting shot. On July 14 at 2:44 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. Officers were told that a male victim was shot during an attempted robbery […]
Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing co-worker, DA's office says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing a co-worker in 2021, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said. After a five day trial Dorsey was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in a shooting that occurred on May 12, 2021, the DA's office said.
Delta State FBLA chapter shines at National Leadership Conference in Orlando
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta State University chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference recently held in Orlando, Florida. DSU’s Fa’Darryl Cooper, Mississippi State FBLA Collegiate President, achieved a 10th place finish in Public Speaking. Additionally, Delta State students Arianna Chestnut, Amyia Triggs, Semira Brown, Sarama Brown, and LaTamara Oubre all advanced to the final round in their respective events.
Military veterans turned farmers receive new produce logo in Tennessee
"This gives them an easy way when they are out shopping wherever that be at a farmers market, and we have some members that are selling in grocery stores," Kacey Troup, TDA's Business Development Consultant, said. "When they see that they instantly know that I am supporting both a Tennessee producer and a farmer veteran."
Live coverage: Geoff Calkins at Phase 2 Simmons Liberty Stadium
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Digital Desk: Talking to children about traumatic events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, families, especially those with children, may have felt additional stress. Many parents are looking for healthy, effective methods to communicate to their kids about what happened. Lindsay Pate, a clinical expert, visits the Digital Desk to provide advice...
Meet the six new principals heading up DeSoto County Schools this year
DeSoto County Schools start August 1, and so does the tenure of a few new principals. Six schools have appointed six new principals for the 2024-25 school year. All six already have lengthy tenures in DeSoto County Schools, and all have prior experience as either an assistant principal or principal.
Arson blamed for Orange Mound apartment fire that caused $250K in damage, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A vacant apartment building in Orange Mound went up in flames early Monday morning, causing $250,000 in damage and leading investigators to believe the fire was intentionally set. The fire was reported just after 3:15 a.m. Monday on the 2800 block of Washington Square Drive, according to...
Teen arrested for kidnapping that ended in chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen was arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he tied a man up in his car and threatened him for money. Adrian Starks, 18, was charged with robbery, kidnapping, evading arrest to wit: vehicle, evading arrest to wit: foot, and no driver’s license. His bond has not been set. […]
Man killed in weekend shooting on Beale Street had been out on bond for only a few days after being arrested during MPD operation
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The man killed in a shooting along Beale Street over the weekend had been out of jail for only days after being arrested during the Memphis Police Department’s ‘Operation Saturday Night Live.’. MPD confirmed to ABC24 that 44-year-old Benjamin Murrell was the man shot...
Elon Musk says training begins for xAI supercomputer project in Memphis
It looks like xAI has begun training, at least in some capacity. Around 5 a.m. Monday, xAI founder Elon Musk posted on the social media app X (formerly known as Twitter and also owned by Musk) regarding the xAI supercomputer in Memphis. In the post, Musk thanks xAI, X and Nvidia as...
Teen Tech Center makes trip to Tennessee
Local teen tech members from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College got an opportunity to participate in a regional teen summit located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teens met with other teen tech center members from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Memphis to discuss youth activism and...
3 men led officers on chase after breaking into vehicles, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three men led officers on a chase after they were accused of breaking into vehicles over the weekend. Antonio Bland, 18, is charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, theft of property $1,000-$2,500, possession of burglary tools, unlawful possession of a weapon, and evading arrest on foot.
Grizzlies star Desmond Bane to host back-to-school event for MSCS students next month
As Memphis-Shelby County Schools helps students prepare for the upcoming academic year, it’s getting an assist from a star athlete. Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will host a back-to-school giveaway event for MSCS families on Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held at the Memphis Sports and Events Center, it’s a continuation of “Bane’s Backpacks,” which he has hosted the past three years.
Man dies after bullets fly in Frayser, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Gunfire claimed a man's life in Frayser Sunday night, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the deadly shooting happened just before 11 p.m. on Madewell. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene. MPD said he was rushed...
Memphis celebrates diversity at second annual Asian Night Market
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Vietnamese American Community’s second annual Asian Night Market at Tiger Lane sparked excitement for the Asian community in Memphis over the weekend. Quynh Tran, president of the group that sponsored the event, said that the goal is to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Asia to the Memphis community. “The primary […]
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