Memphis Police Seek Justice in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Juvenile Scooter Rider on Poplar Avenue
A tragic event unfolded last night at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Cochran Street when a male juvenile on a scooter was struck by a vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run incident. According to a statement obtained by the Memphis Police Department, the collision occurred at around 10:31 p.m., resulting in the death...
Murder suspect of Ole Miss student is heading to retrial—here’s what we know so...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The former Ole Miss student charged in the murder of another student is headed back to court this week for a retrial. Timothy Herrington Jr. is being retried for capital murder tied to the disappearance of fellow student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The case has...
Desoto County Courthouse closes for maintenance
HERNANDO, Miss. – DeSoto County Chancery Court and Circuit Court offices will be closed on Monday, December 1st, due to repairs on the courthouse boiler. According to Desoto County Government officials, Circuit Court sessions with Judge Gerald Chatham will continue as scheduled, while all related Circuit offices will...
Poplar route sees new timing changes in latest MATA service update
MATA announced new systemwide service changes last week. While the Madison and Highland buses will remain unaffected, the Poplar is having some time changes. The Poplar bus will continue to run about every 30 minutes until 7:45 p.m., after which it will operate once an hour until the end of service. Previously,...
US Marshals still on the hunt for 15 Most Wanted fugitive wanted in 2005...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Even after 20 years the capture of a U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted fugitive remains a priority for the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force. Robert Lee King, 61, is alleged to have murdered his girlfriend Dorothy Smith and attempted to murder her daughter Diana Smith, who was 20 when...
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Shooting leaves man with serious injuries in Southwest Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say they responded to a shooting that left one man critically injured in Southwest Memphis on Sunday. Officers arrived at the scene around 9:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of Kostner Cove. Police say they entered the residence and found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his right […]
Mid-South schools watch weather for possible closures
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It may be cold outside, but it’s back to business for districts across the Mid-South as students return from Thanksgiving break on Monday. With a winter weather advisory in effect for some parts of the Mid-South between 3 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday, your news leader is keeping a close watch […]
Freezing Rain and Ice Threat to Impact Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Virginia Through...
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — A strong winter system is forecast to blanket large parts of the Mid-South and Southern Appalachians with freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions early this week, prompting meteorologists to warn residents across Arkansas, Tennessee, north Mississippi, Kentucky, and Virginia to prepare for...
Starbucks workers strike outside Memphis store on Poplar Avenue
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Dozens of Starbucks baristas and staff gathered Saturday outside a Poplar Avenue Starbucks location in Memphis to join a strike against the Seattle-based coffee chain. The Memphis workers are participating in Starbucks Workers United’s “Red Cup Rebellion” strike that launched Nov. 13, with 65...
