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Rock Hill community awaits capture of man who allegedly shot at home
The Rock Hill community in Alcorn County is awaiting the capture of a man who allegedly shot at a home. Search continues for Alcorn County shooting suspect. Authorities in Alcorn County are searching for a man who allegedly shot at a home.
Demolition begins at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
MEMPHIS – It’s a sound Tiger fans have been waiting on for months. Make that years. Phase two of the upgrades to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium getting underway Monday morning with the demolition to a majority of the west side of the stadium. A process that will remove some 25,000 tons of concrete. This is […]
Mayor Young hires new public safety consultant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young has hired a retired leader of the NYPD to be Memphis’ new public safety consultant. Fausto Pichardo, was hired as a consultant two weeks ago, Mayor Young announced. The position is being funded by First Horizon Bank. Mayor Young says that public-private partnerships like this are “important to getting […]
New CEO Leads Memphis Area Legal Services in Transition
Although a new leader was recently appointed to direct the operations for Memphis Area Legal Services, the nonprofit’s mission won’t steer from the course plotted through its 55-year history. “We operate pretty much like a typical law firm,” said Nicole Grida, the new CEO of Memphis Area Legal...
Security guard dead after shooting at Main Event; man detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The parking lot of Main Event was packed with officers who were investigating the fatal shooting of a security guard Monday night. Memphis Police said they believe they know who was responsible for pulling the trigger. But the big question now is why? “We do believe that this incident stems from a […]
Arson investigation underway at vacant Memphis apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department is investigating an arson fire that officials say took place at a vacant Cherokee apartment complex Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the former Washington Square Apartments off of Kimball Avenue at 3:17 a.m. Police say there were multiple points of origin...
Two weekend shootings in Downtown Memphis has some calling for added MPD presence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The constant struggle to make people feel safer in Downtown Memphis took a blow over the weekend after two shootings happened within hours from each other. Last Saturday before 11 p.m., Memphis Police told ABC24 44-year-old Benjamin Murrell was shot near 4th St. and Beale St..
Men charged with carjacking woman loading groceries at Aldi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged two men accused of robbing a woman of her car outside a busy grocery store on Sunday. Gary Baker, 26, is charged with carjacking, oxycodone possession, being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Your First Alert to a rainy pattern this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A stalled front draped across the Mid-South will keep clouds and rain chances in the area through the week. Fortunately, no severe weather is anticipated and the cooler than average temperatures will continue for a few more days. TONIGHT: Cloudy with scattered showers along with a...
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library closed until July 29
MEMPHIS, Tenn — According to Memphis Public Libraries, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will be closed until Monday, July 29. Officials announced the closure on Monday, July 22, after an incident led to a police investigation around noon. The library was holding a fundraising event called Library Love...
Memphis man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in former coworker’s 2021 shooting death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Friday, a Shelby County jury convicted 23-year-old Jayden Dorsey for the 2021 shooting death of his former coworker following a five-day trial. Dorsey is convicted of voluntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. According to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Mark Windrick was shot...
MPD makes 6 felony drug arrests in latest ‘Operation Code Zero,’ but 5 already free on bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department made at least six felony drug arrests Friday in the latest “Operation Code Zero.” Five of those suspects have already been released on bond. One of the suspects was also arrested just last week during MPD’s Operation Saturday Night Live,...
Victims fight to keep suspected car thief in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly two weeks after a vintage 1950s Chevy was stolen from a garage in East Memphis, the owners went to court to prevent the teenage suspect’s bond from being reduced. Carmine Boyd, 18, was locked up on a $50,000 bond after he was charged with several counts of theft, unlawful possession of […]
Main library closed after apparent suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Benjamin Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue closed for the remainder of the day Monday after police responded to what they said appeared to be a suicide inside the building. A witness at the scene reported on X that they saw a man who had fallen from an upper floor inside the […]
Mississippi 11-month-old rescued after being found unresponsive on Florida beach
A Mississippi family’s visit to a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when they found their baby unresponsive in the water. WJHG News in Panama City, Florida, reports that an 11-month-old baby was rescued after a family found the child face down in the water Friday evening. Emergency officials...
Man accused of swinging Pomeranian like a lasso arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have arrested a man they say swung a small dog in the air by its leash like it was a lasso. Jamarian Truss, 26, was booked into the Shelby County Jail Monday on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals. The Pomeranian’s owner, Tulesia Patterson, 24, is facing the same charge. […]
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 16-22
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Corky’s1740 N […]
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