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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...
Vote for top QB in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
It's almost high school football time in West Tennessee. Practice opens next week in the Jackson area ahead of the 2024 TSSAA football season. The first games are set for the weekend of Aug. 23, with some games taking place on Aug. 22. Going into the season, The Jackson Sun has been...
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...
County chips in $250K to help Metal Museum’s expansion into Overton Park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the Shelby County Commission are pledging $250,000 to help fund the Metal Museum’s “Be the Spark” expansion. The funds will help the museum’s expansion campaign to make the move to Overton Park. In a statement, Mayor...
‘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...
Madison South SweeTees to play 2024 Dixie Softball World Series
JACKSON, Tenn. — The five and six-year-old Madison South SweeTees have earned their spot in the 2024 Dixie Softball World Series. The game will be held on July 26 in West Monroe, Louisiana, with the SweeTees representing Tennessee. To help with expenses, the team has started fundraising. Sunday, the...
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,...
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...
FEMA awards MLGW $11.4M for June 2023 storm cleanup
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is giving more than $11 million to Memphis, Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) to recover from severe storms in June 2023. The grant covers 75% of the projected total cost of the project. “I encouraged...
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 […]
Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
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 […]
Helping Hand Ministry Continues to Assist Those in Need in Union City
Helping Hand Ministries in Union City is open and available to assist those with needs in the community. Board Chairman Chris Norton told Thunderbolt News the ministry is hoping to expand their outreach to those in need.(AUDIO) Board member Rev. Curtis McLendon said Helping Hand has been an inspiration to...
Jackson hosting Community Clean-Up Day for bulk waste drop-off this Saturday
Jackson will be having its seventh community clean-up day this weekend. This is a bulk waste drop off event. Things like mattresses, tires, and furniture can all be brought to the Public Works Yard on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until noon.
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 […]
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 […]
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