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Ritz 3 in Milan hosts free community movie night
MILAN, Tenn. — Tuesday night, a free community movie was hosted at the Ritz 3 movie theater on Main Street in Milan. Featured on the big screen, a showing of the 1985 movie “The Goonies.”. Organizers of the event say showing these older movies brings back great memories.
33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day’ to be hosted July 25
MILAN, Tenn. — The 33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day‘ has been set for Thursday, July 25. The event will be hosted at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend. Participants have the opportunity to learn the...
Humboldt Police Department confirms death of 8-year-old girl
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt police have issued a press release confirming the death of a child in West Tennessee. According to authorities, officers were dispatched to West Mitchell Street in reference to an unresponsive female on Monday. EMS later arrived and determined the child was deceased. Authorities say the...
Memphis city officials lose $773K in phishing scam, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Neither your grandma nor your government is safe from phishing scams. The city of Memphis mistakenly wired $773K to a bad actor more than two years ago, according to a statement sent to FOX13. "They should have given it to me," laughed Kaytivo Golden, a Binghampton taxpayer....
Memphis Music Feature: Jus Bentley
How long have you been performing and how did you get started?. I have been performing since about 8 or 9. I got my start doing plays and talent shows at church and then that progressed into writing and recording my own music. By age 12, I had released my first song and after that I really gained a love and passion for music.
Historic Stereo Alley makes a return Downtown; MEM lands new flight | Mane Street Memphis
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect Constellation Properties redeveloped The Commonwealth building The developers behind the Sterick Building are bringing back another little piece of history alongside the 29-story "Queen of the South." On Thursday, July 11, the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board (LUCB) approved a street name...
Expense reports show MPD reimbursed former Asst. Chief Shawn Jones for 10 trips strictly for work
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One week after the assistant chief of the Memphis Police Department was let go, expense reports show MPD paid for some of Shawn Jones’ trips to Atlanta, where his wife lives in their primary residence. But, records indicate the trips were strictly for work purposes.
Local grocery store forced to close due to frequent thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rampant crime has led another business to close its doors, this time it’s a neighborhood grocery store. The manager at the Save-A-Lot at Knight Arnold and Perkins said that the large number of thefts has forced them to close. “I was surprised,” shopper Temeka Jones said. “I’m like, what kind of theft?” […]
East Memphis residents take a stand against proposed gas station they believe will produce crime in a quiet neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in an East Memphis community are outraged over a proposal to replace a dry cleaning establishment with a gas station in the Sea Isle Park neighborhood. Some residents have shared their frustration on social media. Recently, neighbors who live at Sea Isle Park near Quince...
Penny Hardaway’s “1 CENT” candle collection included in Nike Olympic gift box
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -1122 Candles, an Atlanta-based soy wax candle company, shared on social media that Penny Hardaway’s new “1 CENT” candle collection is included in the Nike Olympic gift box to give to Olympians. One of the candles highlighted in the social media post is a...
‘She was vibrant, hardworking’: Parents of woman killed at Church’s Chicken speak out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tuesday, the woman who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 48-year-old Anitra West outside an Orange Mound Church’s Chicken appeared in court. A Shelby County judge reset the date to Wednesday because 45-year-old Monica Williams’ attorney was absent.
Memphis mom files wrongful death suit against popular baby formula brand after son’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the No. 1 infant formula brand of killing her baby. The 39-page lawsuit claims the makers of Enfamil failed to disclose specific ingredients that resulted in one baby’s deadly intestinal disease. The mother, Nakia Harris, claims...
Dream fulfilled: Museum opens in Halls
The Halls Crossroads Historical Museum is open for public viewing at 7119 Afton Drive in the Birch Tree Plaza. Hours are 10-4 on Wednesdays and 2-5 on Sundays. “We’re doing a series of soft openings,” said museum vice president Doris Smith. “The space is not large enough to accommodate one huge grand opening.” Then she mentioned something about a tent and fall (stay tuned).
MPD makes 19 arrests, issues 20 citations Downtown over the weekend during ‘Operation Saturday Night Live’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Tuesday, the Memphis Police Department announced charges for 19 people arrested during “Operation Saturday Night Live” over the weekend. Police also issued citations to 20 others. The suspects range from 15 to 45 years of age. MPD says the operation began in response...
Merci Memphis provides affordable counseling to those in need
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in accessibility to mental health. Merci Memphis is a nonprofit organization that provides mental, emotional and healing support. The organization covers topics like grief […]
Lane College alumni and SuperBowl champion Jacoby Jones passes away at the age of 40
Former Lane College alumni, n-f-l player and super bowl champion jacoby jones has passed away. The national football league made the announcement Sunday, along with two teams he played for. Jones was known for scoring two touchdowns in ‘super bowl 47′ for the Baltimore ravens. The team said his charisma,...
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway adds former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway added depth to his revamped roster in junior college forward Damarien "Dink" Yates. The 6-foot-8 Yates prepped at Fayette-Ware, earning Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Basketball honors in 2023, and spent his freshman season at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Yates is expected to join the team as a walk-on. ...
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