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Cierra Burdick: 'I hope they see how much I love Tennessee and how much I love Pat'
Cierra Burdick has returned to her home state of North Carolina with her Team USA Olympic gear, bronze medal and memories to last a lifetime, but she won't be in the United States for very long. The former Lady Vol's basketball journey continues. "I'm headed to Spain in a little...
Memphis Man Who Robbed Jonesboro Retailer Gets Life Sentence
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Memphis man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to life in prison today for an aggravated robbery committed earlier this year in Jonesboro. Pierre Darnell Wright, 34, of Memphis, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, August 15, 2024, according to the prosecutor’s office. He was convicted of aggravated robbery, a Class Y felony, after less than 20 minutes of jury deliberations. He also was convicted of a misdemeanor theft charge, receiving a 12-month suspended sentence on that charge.
Man shot, house sprayed with gunfire in drive-by shooting, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police are looking for information after a man was shot and his home sprayed with bullets in a drive-by shooting. At 5:00 a.m. August 8, officers responded to an aggravated assault call in Whitehaven, Memphis Police said. The officers were told that one man had been shot, and that the people inside his home heard gunshots; officers also saw visible damage to the house, according to police.
Baby dies after being left in hot car; father charged
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An infant left in a hot car in Collegedale, Tennessee died of cardiac arrest on Monday, police say. Timothy Blackdeer, the father of the infant, is now being charged with Reckless Homicide and Aggravated Child Abuse or Neglect. Police say they were working in the active school zone at Collegedale Academy when […]
Woman accused of stealing $600k from boss, indicted on theft charge, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—A woman has been indicted on theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her boss. In November of last year, the victim filed a police report that accused her personal assistant, suspect Ivey Jennings, of having access to her bank account, and using her credit cards without permission.
Probable cause found: Man behind bars following shooting at Memphis TV station indicted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office says that a judge determined there is enough evidence to move forward in the case against 27-year-old Jarrad Nathan. He has remained behind bars since May 2, 2023, when he allegedly tried to walk into FOX 13, located on...
After merger with Fred L. Davis Insurance, Pete Mitchell & Associates looks to the future
Back in the 1960’s, for black folks, getting insurance was kind of like getting the right to vote — the system was set up to prevent it from happening, and it took some brave pioneers to change that. Fred L. Davis was that pioneer, launching the Fred L....
Neighbor attempts to break into woman’s home, stalks her from back porch, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of trying to break into his female neighbor’s home. According to MPD, officers responded to a call from a private residence on Marlene Street. When officers arrived, the woman who owned the home informed...
Hideki Matsuyama robbed at airport after winning bronze at Olympics
The first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs begins Thursday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn., but Olympics bronze medalist Hideki Matsuyama will be without his regular caddie and coach. Matsuyama told Japan Golf Digest they were robbed at the London airport while traveling back from the...
Greater Memphis area ranks 2nd in the U.S. for new HIV cases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis area ranks second in the nation for new HIV infection rates, behind Miami, Florida, and just in front of Atlanta, Georgia, according to Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor. Both metropolitan areas have higher population rates, making this latest news about...
School officers on the job as high school jamborees kick off
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several MSCS High School Jamborees kicked off Thursday, just days after there had been questions about whether school resource officers would provide security. Those football jamborees will feature almost 30 different high schools and will be held Thursday and Friday nights at stadiums throughout the city. The school district says their school […]
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent steps down following cancer diagnosis
ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) -Superintendent Jeff Mayo of Arlington Community Schools has announced that he will be stepping down following news of his cancer diagnosis. On July 31, Superintendent Jeff Mayo informed all the parents and employees of Arlington Schools about his cancer diagnosis. Scott Benjamin, ACS Education Board Chairman, commented...
Obion County Fair Set To Begin Friday
Union City, Tenn.–The Obion County Fair is set to begin this weekend with the Carnival, Rodeo and other activities. All the Fair pageants will be held all day Saturday. Opening ceremonies are held Friday, August 16. Theme for the fair this year is “Our Freedom, Our Farms, Our Fair”. The Obion County Fair runs from August 16-24.
'We were in trouble' | Black Lodge founder speaks out after business closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After Black Lodge's announcement on Tuesday that the business will be shutting down, its founder, Matt Martin, said the closure was years in the making. Black Lodge off Cleveland in Midtown has been at the Cleveland St. location for the last five years and became a local favorite, offering more than 30,000 videos in addition to games, food, drinks and more.
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