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Chicago man killed in two-vehicle crash in southeast Mo.
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night in southeast Missouri. It happened on Interstate 55 near the 25.6-mile marker in Pemiscot County. According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Alphonso Savage of Chicago was driving southbound around 11:45 p.m. on...
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 […]
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."
Woman accused of shooting Church’s Chicken worker to stay in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman charged with the murder of a Church’s Chicken worker earlier this month was back in court for the third time Monday morning. A judge was set to decide the amount Monica Williams would have to pay in order to bond out of jail, however, the 45-year-old along with her defense […]
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.
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. […]
Memphian sentenced for SNAP fraud, identity theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison over SNAP fraud. Willie Williams, Jr., 56, used personal information of more than 100 people to fraudulently acquire SNAP benefits. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and food stamp fraud. He...
Man, woman steal toilet from house in Hamilton area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police responded to a burglary on July 9 in the Hamilton area. Officers made the scene around 5 a.m. on Pillow Street. Surveillance showed a man and woman stealing a toilet from a home. Officers say they uninstalled the toliet. No arrests have been made.
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 […]
Man killed on Beale Street was arrested in Downtown MPD operation a week before
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man died from a gunshot fired on Beale Street late Saturday night, police said. Officers went to the shooting at Beale and Fourth streets just before 11 p.m. and found a man in critical condition from gunfire, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). He was...
Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West...
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...
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
Fire that destroyed apartment building in Orange Mound caused by arson, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A huge fire destroyed an apartment building in Orange Mound after someone set fire to the complex early Monday morning, the Memphis Fire Department said. Firefighters were battling the flames just after 3 a.m. on July 22, 2024, in the 2800 block of Washington Square Drive, near Kimball Avenue and Cherokee Park.
Couple buys spacious Dogwood Creek home to get their children in Germantown schools
The main motivation for Tadd and Jennifer Willcox to consider a move was that they wanted their children to attend Germantown municipal schools. Also, they wanted more space for hosting gatherings, as they love having people over and they have family who live out of town. The couple contacted Kaylee Oaks, a real...
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