St. Jude CFO leaving research hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pat Keel, the CFO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is stepping down to take another job, the hospital said Friday. “Pat Keel served St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with distinction for more than a decade, and we are deeply grateful for her contributions to our mission and our institution. We wish […]
Millington gets overdue rent, ends dispute with Clerk Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Millington says it has received overdue rent payments for its Shelby County Clerk’s Office location, which resolves a months-long dispute between the city and Wanda Halbert. City Manager Frankie Dakin released a statement on social media confirming the payment, crediting collaboration between county leaders and the Shelby County Commission. […]
One teen still missing from Memphis treatment center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 17-year-old girl remains missing from a Midtown Memphis treatment center after multiple teens ran away over the past two weeks, according to Memphis police. Police say Mikeria Rutledge has not been found since she and three other teens left the facility in the 1100 block of Vance Avenue on April 12. […]
Man shot near Parkway Village apartments, police say
An investigation is underway following an early Saturday morning shooting in Parkway Village, T
Café du Memphis offers beignets, shrimp and grits in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - If you’ve ever had a craving for fresh, piping hot beignets exactly like the ones you find at Café du Monde in New Orleans, you need to put this address: 3867 Summer Avenue on your vehicle’s navigation system this Saturday, April 25 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Passerby helps woman being dragged away by ex-boyfriend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies say that a woman attempted to call 911 using her smartwatch while her ex-boyfriend viciously attacked her in her driveway and tried to kidnap her. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan driving by her Southeast Shelby County home noticed the situation, called authorities, and gave the victim a chance to escape. […]
Memphis attorney warns of challenges in new TN deadly force law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In July, a new Tennessee law will allow a person to use deadly force if they’re defending their property. Attorney Andre C. Wharton says this new law will be much different from the current legislation, which states you can only use self-defense or deadly force in situations where you reasonably believe your life or someone else’s is in danger.
MPD says downtown crime fell 55% since new command center opened
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department says crime in Downtown has decreased 55% since the opening of a new command center one year ago. MPD made the announcement Friday, saying the Downtown Command Center was responsible for 143 arrests and 589 investigative assists in the past year. “Since its launch, the DCC has become […]
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust Announces Grand Opening Date for New Memphis Location
The pizzeria will be welcoming guests to its new Lakeland restaurant this May.
Roll With It Bringing Southern-Style Cuisine to Memphis
The new concept has filed paperwork for a Whitehaven storefront.
