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North Little Rock community gathers to celebrate “Tank Day”
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Dixie community in North Little Rock gathered Saturday at Conley Park to honor the memory of a young man in the spirit of stopping violence. 18-year-old Aaron Crawford — affectionately known as “Tank”, was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking at a bank in North Little Rock in 2015.
Man sentenced to 20 years after woman killed in DUI crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI-related crash in DeSoto County last year that left a woman dead. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, Baudilio Benedicto Perez Lopez, a 26-year-old from Guatemala in the country illegally, was sentenced on Monday for his role in a […]
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis closed until July 29 after death at the location
The Benjamin Hooks Central Library will remain closed until next Monday, July 29. Memphis Police Department is in the process of investigating a death at the library that occurred Monday. There was a heavy police presence observed at the library throughout the afternoon. MPD said in an email that preliminary...
‘Heartbeat of our city.’ Officials looking for ways to keep downtown safe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 44-year-old man was shot and killed off Beale Street and Fourth over the weekend, the latest instance of violence downtown. But as calls grow for more officers to cover the center of tourism and entertainment in Memphis, the county sheriff’s office says it may be stretched too thin to provide more. […]
Teen accused of killing Memphis watermelon vendor makes 1st court appearance since re-arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with murdering a beloved Berclair fruit vendor affectionately known as “Red the Watermelon Man” made his first court appearance Monday since he was re-arrested for skipping out on his hearing in June. Demarion Tackett was released back in March on a...
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."
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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. […]
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