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Why Music Box School on Stage is expanding with new Collierville location & what to expect
Alex and Yelena Ovando love teaching music. The husband and wife love it so much that they're opening a second Music Box School on Stage in the Memphis area. The Ovandos founded the music school in August 2019 and operate a location 7516 Capital Drive in Germantown, serving about 250 students (about 80 of whom are adults) and delivering 10,000 lessons a year on piano, drums, guitar and much more.
Memphis Public Works director to retire, early voting set to begin | The Week in Politics
Robert Knecht, the director of public works for the city of Memphis, announced his retirement on June 28. He has been with the city for 23 years and is now leaving for a job in the private sector. Knecht was appointed to the position by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and reappointed to the post by Mayor Paul Young. ...
'A sense of pride:' MSCS superintendent wants to bring custodial services back in-house
When Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins was a student, she loved the custodian who took care of her classroom. This sentiment didn’t change once she grew up and started working in schools. “As a principal, as a teacher, we all knew who our custodian was,” she said last...
Orange Mound family seeking justice for father of 8 killed at convenience store helping someone change a tire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Orange Mound family is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible for the untimely death of Calvin Hicks Jr. The victim, a devoted father of eight, was fatally shot earlier this week while assisting someone with a tire change at a convenience store.
Shooting spree suspect Ezekiel Kelly to appear in court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man suspected of killing three people and injuring three others during a shooting rampage across Memphis in September 2022 is expected to appear in court today. Ezekiel Kelly, now 21, is set to face a Shelby County judge at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, records show.
Downtown residents, employees ask for patrols at later times after recent shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Sunday morning’s shooting highlights a recent call for help from a downtown resident. The Downtown Neighborhood Association President, Jerred Price, called on law enforcement to show a bigger presence in the downtown area, but during a certain time. When should law enforcement be downtown? The...
Man, two teens charged after I-240 pursuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and two teenagers are facing charges after police say they led officers on a pursuit on I-240 Saturday afternoon. Memphis Police say 21-year-old Ladarius James, a 17-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old boy are all facing multiple charges, including theft of property, aggravated robbery, and evading arrest. According to Memphis Police, […]
Southwest Tennessee Community College network systems impacted by ‘cyber incident’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Southwest Tennessee Community College has announced that they have identified a cyber incident that has impacted its network systems. They say that this issue extends beyond the server problem initially reported to the college on July 3. In a statement from the school, the college says they are actively working with computer […]
MPLOY summer program helps local businesses and Memphis youth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over the past several decades the MPLOY program has helped thousands of young people build skills and gain valuable hands on experience in industries they are interested in. MPLOY is a locally funded initiative administered by the Memphis Office of Youth Services (MOYS) that provides City...
Kidnapping suspect arrested in Arlington
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested in Arlington by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a kidnapping. On July 6, Tedrick Hall, 35, approached his ex-girlfriend outside a restaurant in the Town of Arlington after trying to talk to her outside. After leaving the establishment, the victim was allegedly followed to her […]
Woman injured after shooting in Parkway Village, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman was injured after a shooting in Parkway Village, police said. The shooting happened on June 23 in the 5300 block of Meadowlake Drive around 11:22 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene they found a woman with gunshot wounds, police said. Police reported a man...
Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County. According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray […]
17-year-old charged with first-degree murder;15-year-old victim dies, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a teenager who is accused of shooting and killing another teen. On July 5, around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on South Third Street and Trigg Avenue. The 15-year-old victim was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital where...
MPD: Man steals chairs, A/C units from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say stole multiple items, including two A/C units from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. On July 5 at 11 a.m., a man entered the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 7676 Polo Grounds Boulevard. Officers were told that the man took two chairs and two window A/C units […]
Southpaws' Zohn homers on game's first pitch, New Bern beats River City 7-2
The New Bern Southpaws jumped ahead on the first pitch of Friday's game against the River City Skippers at Knobbs Creek Park and never looked back, winning the Old North State League contest 7-2. Southpaws' leadoff hitter Oliver Zohn homered to centerfield on Skippers' starting pitcher Andrew Copeland's first delivery to the plate. The Southpaws got their second score on two infield errors and a sacrifice fly to right field. ...
Memphis expected to see less rainfall as Tropical Storm Beryl moves west
Tropical Storm Beryl's track is expected to move further west of Memphis and West Tennessee over the next two days, possibly sparing the region from heavy rainfall, according to the latest forecasts. As of Sunday morning, the National Weather Service projected showers and possible scattered thunderstorms moving into Memphis on Monday or Tuesday, with less than an inch of rain expected. ...
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