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Woman charged with kidnapping teen from Porter-Leath
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman who police say abducted a 15-year-old boy is now facing kidnapping charges. Terrell Moment is back at home safe with his mother after something went wrong at the Porter Leath Center back on June 11. Police say the teen was at Porter Leath when a woman named Shenairca Jackson showed […]
D.A.’s office cracking down on drag racing as new TN law kicks in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are facing charges after police connected them to a car driving recklessly, and the arrests come as a new law has kicks in, making drag racing a felony in Tennessee. Drag racing, driving erratically, and street takeovers are sights and sounds many Memphians are tired of seeing. Memphis Police told […]
Mabry's Story: St. Jude Mission lives on in the stories of former patients
MEMPHIS Tn. (WKYT) - Tickets are on sale now for a chance to win this year’s St. Jude Dream Home being built in Lexington. This year, we hope to raise $800,000 for St. Jude and the families it serves. Recently WKYT’s Amber Philpott was able to travel to Memphis...
5 Arts Organizations to Support This Summer in Memphis
Thanks to its vibrant arts community, Memphis is a city bursting with creativity and culture. This summer, show your support for these five outstanding arts organizations that enrich the city with their diverse programs and initiatives. Curious about what’s going on at all of these organizations and more? Be sure to check out the Art for All Art Hub for events and more!
Memphis area researchers awarded $308,000 grant to study dystonia treatments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have been awarded a $308,000 grant from the Department of Defense to study treatments for dystonia, the university said in a statement today. Dr. Mohammed Moshahid Khan, PhD, principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Neurology...
Memphis women's basketball to host Louisville at FedExForum in 2024-25
The Memphis women's basketball team will host a non-conference game against Louisville at FedExForum in 2024-25, the program announced Tuesday. The former conference mates will square off on Dec. 21, as part of a basketball doubleheader with Penny Hardaway's Tigers, who are scheduled to face Mississippi State the same day. Tip-off time...
Arkansas education ballot initiative receives pushback in final days before deadline to gather signatures
In the final days of the signature-gathering phase, the ballot initiative group is making its final push for its education amendment to qualify for the November ballot.
Digital Desk: 1st New potential PTSD treatment in 25 Years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For the first time in 25 years, a new investigational treatment could be made available for the more than 13 million Americans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Loree Sutton, psychiatrist, retired military officer, and brigadier general who served in the United States Army will talk...
James Wiseman, part of Penny Hardaway's first No. 1 recruiting class, signs with Pacers
Free agent James Wiseman — who played for Penny Hardaway in high school and was a member of Memphis basketball's No. 1 recruiting class in 2019 — has signed a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Tuesday afternoon. Wiseman was the...
U.S. Army soldier-athletes chase Olympic dreams
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) will be competing at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Staff Sgt. William Hinton joined the Digital Desk to talk about these soldiers putting their training to the test and their unique journey to the Olympics.
Navigating extreme heat risks this summer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Outdoor Fourth of July celebrations are just around the corner and record-breaking temperatures are making people feel the heat as a result of the current Heat Dome. According to the NOAA and National Weather Service, portions of Memphis are under a heat danger advisory on Saturday. According...
Youth Celebrated at the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program’s Annual Young Men and Women’s Gala
Youths in the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program in the Center on Developmental Disabilities at UT Health Science Center were dressed in white gowns and black suits at the program’s annual Young Men and Women’s gala featuring music, food, dancing, and a tribute to their relatives who are their caregivers.
Court filings say plea change scheduled for Amber Waterman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A plea change hearing has been set for Amber Waterman, a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering an Arkansas woman and her unborn baby. After multiple delays, Waterman was set to go on trial alongside her husband, Jamie, on Oct. 21 for their federal case. Now,...
July Fourth-cast: ‘Oppressive’ heat
Dangerous heat will build over Arkansas through Independence Day, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said Tuesday. A cold front will follow Thursday night and Friday, and will bring cooler, drier, and more seasonal air this weekend. Oppressive conditions will continue Wednesday and Independence Day, with afternoon temperatures topping...
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