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August 11 is National Call 811 Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This year's National Call 811 Day, observed every August 11 (8/11), also marks Tennessee's 40th year celebrating 811. "Call 811 Before You Dig" reminds everyone to always call before any digging project to prevent damage to underground utilities such as gas, electric and water lines and to keep you and your family safe.
Driver critically injured after interstate crash turned into fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A car crashed and burned on I-55 early Sunday morning leaving the driver in critical condition, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers responded to the area of I-55 and South Third Street regarding a car crash just before 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, says MPD.
Man dead after shooting in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is dead after a shooting in South Memphis. Officers responded to the shooting on Saturday just before 9:40 a.m. on Todd Drive. The victim was found and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. This is an ongoing investigation. One man is...
Battery defeat Memphis 3-1 with goals from Markanich, Myers, Torres
The Charleston Battery took home all three points in a 3-1 victory over Memphis 901 FC on Saturday at Patriots Point. Nick Markanich scored his 21st goal to add to his USL Championship Golden Boot race lead in the first half, and goals from MD Myers and Juan David Torres in the second half sealed the Battery’s second consecutive win.
MLK50 receives $1 million from MacArthur Foundation
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism has announced a three-year, $1 million general operating grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to increase its editorial, operational, and business strength and capacity. Part of the foundation’s investment in the Press Forward coalition’s funding efforts, the grant will be used to advance MLK50’s...
People express concerns about Supercomputer to MLGW
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - xAI is making the decision to come to Memphis has been the talk of the town, but some people have had concerns about what the supercomputer means when it comes to water and electricity. Saturday at Southwest Tennessee Community College, people got the chance to voice...
Lemonade stand raises money for family of fallen officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family is doing what they can to help the families of the Memphis Police officers involved in a fatal car wreck last week. Officer Demetrice Johnson was killed in a crash on Danny Thomas Boulevard and Mississippi Boulevard. A second officer was also injured, and a civilian died as well. The […]
SOLD OUT! 2024 KTBS 3 St Jude Dream Home tickets are gone
BOSSIER CITY, La - They're all gone. All tickets for the 34th annual KTBS 3 St Jude Dream Home are sold. That adds up to another $1.6 million to benefit the families of ArkLaTex children receiving medical care at the hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Donors from across the ArkLaTex have now given nearly $43 million.
Cocaine, marijuana, and $1k in drug money—man arrested after several illegal drugs found during search, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of being in possession of several illegal substances. On August 9, officers responded to a narcotics call on North Highland Street near Macon Road. When officers arrived, they learned that a car had been stopped...
Another silver medal for Ole Miss Alumni at the 2024 Paris Olympics
On the final day of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics, a second Ole Miss Alumni took an individual event medal. Shelby McEwan took the silver in the men's high jump, finishing behind New Zealand athlete Hamish Kerr after a jump-off. Both athletes cleared 2.36 meters, and...
Two Arkansas Housing Authorities receive funding to address veteran homelessness
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development announced an available administrative fee funding that will be issued to 245 Public Housing Agencies in an effort to help more veterans find housing. Fayetteville Housing Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Hot...
Nearly a dozen witnesses appear in 9-hour Arkansas Medical Board hearing into gastroenterologist
The Arkansas State Medical Board on Thursday heard nine hours of testimony regarding a Little Rock physician who has been accused of sexual abuse and improper opioid prescriptions. The hearing of Dr. Alonzo Williams, a gastroenterologist and medical director of theArkansas Diagnostic Center, will continue Friday with additional witnesses. The...
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