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FBI agent shoots and kills suspect in HernandoWATN Local Memphis1 day ago
1 dead in FBI-involved shooting in Hernando, MSWREG1 day ago
Tennessee environmental department warns people to temporarily avoid all bodies of water affected by extreme flooding in East TNWATN Local Memphis2 days ago
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1 dead in FBI-involved shooting in Hernando, MS
HERNANDO, Miss. — One person was shot to death by the Federal Bureau of Investigation while at a hotel in Hernando, Mississippi on Friday morning, the agency confirmed. The shooting took place at the Super 8 hotel in the 2000 block of Sloans Way. No FBI agents were reported injured during the shooting. Tony Stanton […]
Arrests made in kidnapping and violent robbery in NE Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have arrested two people connected to a kidnapping at a Sycamore View Road motel and a robbery and shooting at a Summer Avenue business last Tuesday. Naquavus Collier, 22, and Makayla Powell, 24, are both charged with aggravated robbery and especially aggravated kidnapping and burglary. Investigators said Collier was identified by […]
3 officers convicted in Tyre Nichols fatal beating, 2 acquitted of civil rights charges
Three former Memphis officers were convicted Thursday of charges of witness tampering in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, and two were acquitted of federal civil rights violations in a death that sparked national protests and calls for broad changes in policing.
Apartment shooting in Cordova leaves two people critical
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are in critical condition following an apartment shooting in Cordova, according to MPD. Officers responded to a shooting in the 8100 block of Emerald Creek Lane around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. A man was found at the scene and taken to...
Arson causes North Memphis fire, three houses damaged, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fire fighters battled heavy smoke and flames early Friday morning after arson caused a fire to erupt from a house in North Memphis. First responders with the Memphis Fire Department were working to put out the fire around 3 a.m. in the 700 block of Olympic Street. An ABC24 photographer caught video of the battle.
Memphis stray dog problem overwhelming city animal shelter; adoptions free for now
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Animal Services is doubling up dogs in kennels and making a plea for help after taking in nearly 200 dogs last week. MAS is set up to house 180 dogs, but there are over 300 dogs at the shelter right now. Interim Director Mary Claire Borys said animal control officers picked […]
Multi-car crash on I-40 leaves one injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a multi-car crash with injuries early Saturday morning on I-40 Eastbound. MPD says the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near Sycamore View Road. According to reports, a car was traveling eastbound on I-40 when a dark blue Dodge Challenger rear-ended them and failed to stop, continuing east on the interstate. The driver of the car that was rear-ended had a dash camera that captured the crash, but it could not be accessed at the time of the report.
Man left injured following truck accident, according to MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is injured after being hit by a truck on Friday night, Oct. 4, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers responded to a report of a man being hit by a car at the intersection of Union Avenue and Raine Place just before 8 p.m. On the scene, they found a man lying in the middle lane of eastbound traffic on Union Avenue in critical condition.
Man hidden under trash after being brutally attacked
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have launched an investigation after a man was found beaten and hidden under trash on Thursday. At 09:14 a.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault across from 741 Neptune Street. The complainant told officers that at 9 a.m. while he was working his sanitation route, he heard a faint noise […]
How one non-profit has been helping Memphis single mother since 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nowadays, parenthood can feel like a lot. It comes with ups, downs, joys and stresses. Data in the Parents Under Pressure study from the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents showed almost half of parents said their stress was overwhelming most days, nearly double that of a childless adult.
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