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‘No one is safe’: Relatives of victim afraid accused killer will get bail
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Family members of a man gunned down nearly two years ago along Union Avenue say they will be in court Monday to try and prevent his accused killer from getting out of jail. In October of 2022, Bobby Chism, 37, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Thomas Bonner, 43. Chism, […]
Two women wanted in armed carjacking of man’s truck
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are accused of pulling a gun and carjacking a man who gave them a ride to a Berclair gas station. Memphis Police say the victim told them he agreed to give two women a ride to the Superman Market Gas Station at Summer Avenue and Perkins on July 29. While […]
Memphis ranks second in the nation in highest number of new HIV cases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is topping the charts, but not in a positive way. A report from the Health Department ranks the Memphis area as second in the nation for the highest number of new HIV cases. Now, some Democratic lawmakers are fighting back by asking for the state’s help in curbing the uptick. […]
MSCS hires new head of security as district strikes deal with SROs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - In committee meetings Tuesday, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ district leaders announced a deal has been struck with district school resource officers (SROs) three days before a planned walkout. School board members also gave key updates on an important project for Whitehaven High School. “We need confidence...
Why Daniel Vieira-Tuck, freshman guard, will not play for Memphis basketball in 2024-25
Daniel Vieira-Tuck will not play for Memphis basketball in 2024-25. More than two months after making a commitment to Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, the 6-foot-4 guard's father, Mack Tuck, confirmed to The Commercial Appeal on Wednesday his son is signing with Overtime Elite. ...
Shelby Co. Assessor’s Office notifies residents to expect property tax increase in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Creating housing, specifically affordable housing for residents in Memphis, is important as mortgages, property taxes, and other items are increasing in price. The Shelby County Assessor’s Office recently announced that residents should expect a “substantial increase” in their property taxes for 2025. The...
'Our own legal counsel': MSCS board member poses bringing general counsel under board control
During the Memphis-Shelby County Board of Education’s Tuesday committee meeting, Commissioner Mauricio Calvo raised a point: the primary role of the board is governance. It’s a policy-heavy, contract-heavy job, and one where sound legal advice expertise is beneficial. So, Calvo suggested that the board make the district's general counsel, Justin Bailey, its employee. Currently, the board’s sole employee is Superintendent Marie Feagins; and Bailey reports to her as an employee of MSCS, while also serving the board. ...
What Ryan Silverfield learned from Memphis football's 1st scrimmage, and what concerned him
There was one thing Ryan Silverfield didn't like about Memphis football's first scrimmage of preseason practice. "Too many penalties," the Tigers coach said Tuesday. "And that's uncommon for a Memphis football team. We were one of the least penalized teams in college football the last five years, and I take a lot of pride in that. I think it's important." ...
Man shot dead at Tunica apartments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person responsible for shooting and killing a man late Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Old Highway 61 in Tunica. Sheriff’s deputies said they responded to a 911 call and found Jermaine Jones, 22, lying on the ground next to a vehicle. […]
Ole Miss Soccer opens season Thursday night versus Southern University
Year two of the Molly Rouse era begins Thursday as Ole Miss opens its regular season schedule at home against Southern University. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+. QUICK KICKS. Ole Miss opens its 2024 season Thursday against Southern for the first...
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