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MPD cruiser involved in car crash on Union Ave.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis Police cruiser was in a crash Monday morning in Midtown. The vehicle crash happened on Union Avenue and Cleveland Street around 2:30 a.m. The cruiser was towed away from the scene. No one was injured in the two-vehicle crash.
FedExCup live blog: Track the top-50 race for BMW Championship spots
It was a topsy-turvy Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the three-event FedExCup Playoffs, both on the top of the leaderboard and around the crucial top-50 bubble. The tournament was not determined until the 72nd hole (where Hideki Matsuyama made birdie for a two-stroke win), nor was the top-50 bubble, where Nick Dunlap closed with a gritty par to maintain his spot inside the top 50, leaving Tom Kim as the first man out.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Seeks New Security Chief After Surprise Resignation
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools district is once again in search of a new Executive Director of Safety and Security after George Harris tendered his resignation just days into the job. Action News 5 reported that Harris was appointed to the position in a committee meeting last Tuesday, but by Saturday, he had stepped down citing personal reasons.
Man critically injured in East Memphis hit-and-run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in East Memphis. On Saturday at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a critical pedestrian crash on Quince Road west of S. Perkins Road. An unknown hit-and-run driver struck and critically injured a male pedestrian and […]
Man Fatally Shot in Memphis's Berclair Neighborhood as Police Investigate, No Suspects Identified
A man is dead following a shooting yesterday afternoon in the Berclair neighborhood of Memphis, as confirmed by local law enforcement. The FOX13 Memphis report states that the Memphis Police Department arrived at the scene in the 500 block of Berclair Road at approximately 12:44 p.m. where they discovered the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tennessee church becomes first in state to give $1M through CP in a year
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – First Baptist Church in Hendersonville has become the first church in Tennessee whose yearly gifts through the Cooperative Program have reached $1 million. FBC Pastor Bruce Chesser presented a check for $1,025,000 to Randy C. Davis, executive director-treasure of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, during...
Board chairman of LSB Industries resigns
LSB Industries, Inc., which operates El Dorado Chemical, has announced the retirement of Richard Roedel as chairman of the Board of Directors due to personal health reasons, effectively immediately. The board has elected Mark Behrman, LSB’s president and CEO, to serve as chairman of the board. Lynn White, a member...
First Alert Forecast: Strong storms possible Sunday night followed by relief from the heat
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Showers and storms will continue throughout the rest of your Sunday night. A slight risk (2/5) is in place for much of central Mississippi and the rest of the area under a marginal risk (1/5). The main threats will be damaging winds upwards of 70 mph and hail up to a quarter in size. All of this is associated with an approaching cold front that will move through and continue pushing south through the end of the night. There may be a few lingering showers in the early morning hours but should dissipate throughout the morning.
Not as hot and lower humidity for the work week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A cold front sparked off a few showers and thunderstorms in Central Arkansas on Sunday evening, but cooler temperatures and lower humidity will follow it up. Ultimately, after this cold front swings through the Mid-South, there is going to be a drop in temperatures and lower...
MPD Squad Car Hit While Responding to Accident on I-40 in Memphis, No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of a Memphis morning, a police squad car found itself at the receiving end of an unplanned collision. According to Action News 5, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) was already responding to a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 East, near Sycamore View Road around 3:45 a.m., Saturday, when an additional incident occurred.
Memphis Embraces a Sunny Stretch as Temperatures Soar into the 90s with Clear Skies Ahead
As the summer presses on in Memphis, residents can expect a series of sunny days ahead, with temperatures steadily climbing, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service in Memphis reports that today's weather promises sunshine, with the temperature peaking near 93 degrees and heat index values that could soar as high as 101. A light breeze from the north to northwest will provide a slight reprieve as it picks up speed in the morning.
Memphis Braces for Final Heat Wave as Cold Front Approaches Mid-South
Memphis, TN – Memphis residents are enduring the final day of an intense heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for the region, in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Heat indices are forecasted to soar between 105 and 110 degrees, with some areas potentially exceeding 110 degrees.
Ole Miss will lose to these teams in 2024
In the new era of the SEC, the Ole Miss Rebels are looking to emerge as one of the top programs with Lane Kiffin. After a top-10 finish and a Peach Bowl win over Penn State, there is no reason why this squad can't take that next step and potentially win the SEC.
A cold front will press through today bringing relief into the work week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For Sunday, conditions will start to be less humid as a front begins to push into the Mid-South. A stray shower or two is possible mid-morning into the afternoon but most look to stick dry. Highs will be in the low 90s. Drier air and more comfortable air is on tap for the work week ahead.
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