Appeals court upholds conviction in Young Dolph’s murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee Court of Appeals has denied an appeal filed by one of the men convicted of murdering Young Dolph. Judge Matthew J. Wilson, writing for the Tennessee Court of Appeals, affirmed the trial court's 2024 conviction of Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop, according to court documents filed...
Yet another severe threat moving through the Mid-South today
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are threats for severe storms from late morning Wednesday through mid-afternoon. Wind and hail are the primary threats, but there is a tornado risk, especially across portions of Northern Mississippi. An additional 1-3″ of rain is likely to fall, so the ground will continue to...
Memphis Cops Track Suspect SUV In Deadly South Third Street Hit-And-Run
Memphis police say they have tracked down the SUV believed to be tied to a fatal hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead on May 15, 2025. Investigators located a 2005 BMW X5 in the 600 block of Breedlove, but the driver is still on the run. Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
SUV used in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian found as search for driver continues, MPD...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An SUV believed to have been used in a hit-and-run crash last year that killed a man has been found but police said the search for the driver is ongoing. On Monday, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) said a blue BMW X5 with a Mississippi license plate was discovered. It is believed that the vehicle...
West Memphis Food Truck Park Brings Hot Tamales Downtown
Broadway Food Truck Park has quietly turned a once-sleepy stretch of East Broadway in West Memphis into a compact, all-day food hub. Three permanent trucks are already locked into spots on the lot, with a fourth slated to roll in next month, serving everything from hot tamales to fried gizzards and other Southern...
‘Real sad:’ Southaven community reacts to I-55 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi. (WMC) - Locals are sharing their reactions after a deadly shooting happened on the interstate during Monday morning traffic. According to the Southaven Police Department, a shooting between two vehicles on Interstate 55 ended with one man dead, two injured, and the interstate shut down for...
Raleigh Yale Road Shooting Leaves Man Wounded as Gunman in Red Shirt Bolts
Sunday turned tense in Raleigh after a shooting on the 2800 block of Yale Road left a man wounded and a gunman on the run. Memphis police canvassed the neighborhood as detectives worked the scene, and the victim was taken to a hospital in non‑critical condition, according to authorities. Officers and investigators...
Germantown aldermen vote not to subsidize mixed-use development
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - In a narrow vote, Germantown aldermen voted not to subsidize a mixed-use development at the western gateway to the city. "Projections are not guarantees," said Alderman Sherrie Hicks at Tuesday nigt's meeting. "Our responsibility as a governing body is to weigh long-term obligations just as...
MSCS teacher arrested for third time after violating bond conditions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis-Shelby County Schools teacher was arrested again for violating her bond conditions. Kelsey Whitmore is currently charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated stalking. Judge Sheila Renfroe revoked her bond because Whitmore did not have an ankle monitor placed on her after...
This Breathtaking Botanical Garden In Tennessee Is Perfect For Stress-Free Weekend Trips In 2026
Tennessee offers many ways to slow down, yet one botanical garden delivers the kind of peaceful atmosphere that instantly melts away stress. Colorful flower beds stretch across beautifully designed grounds. Winding paths invite unhurried walks beneath leafy canopies and seasonal blooms. Every corner offers something...

















