William Scott to debut as Colin Craven at DeSoto Family Theatre
William Scott will make his DeSoto Family Theatre debut as Colin Craven, the theatre said. The production is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, and tickets are available at dftonline.org/thesecretgarden, the theatre said. The theatre said Scott is excited to join the cast. It listed some of his previous roles as...
Memphis police officer involved in Midtown crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An officer with the Memphis Police Department was involved in a crash Saturday afternoon in Midtown, officials say. According to police, the two-vehicle crash happened around 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of North McLean Boulevard and North Parkway. Authorities say no one has been taken to the hospital as of 6 p.m. […]
Rain greets Memphis seniors at annual Bridge Walk send-off
University of Memphis graduating students gathered outside the University Center in the rain on Friday afternoon for the third annual Senior Class Bridge Walk, celebrating the completion of their college careers and the start of their next adventure. Despite the dark clouds and steady rain, students celebrated with pom-poms and...
Olive Branch planning commission approves DeSoto County Schools’ Career Tech East site
The Olive Branch Planning Commission voted to approve DeSoto County Schools’ application for a new Career Tech East campus to be built on Craft Road just north of Church Road, city officials said. The site is planned just west of the Olive Branch Soccer Fields at the George Harrison...
Power restored after Olive Branch outage; drivers urged to avoid Pleasant Hill Road
Power was restored Saturday after an outage in Olive Branch, Mayor Ken Adams and the City of Olive Branch government said. The city had asked motorists to avoid the area from Pleasant Hill Road up to Davidson Road because traffic lights were out, the city said. City officials said officers...
Federal judge denies request to dismiss MPD chief from Tyre Nichols’ lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - New developments in the civil case against the City of Memphis connected to the death of Tyre Nichols. A federal judge denied a request to dismiss Memphis police chief C.J. Davis from the lawsuit. However, the judge said if a higher court sends the issue back, Davis...
The Hidden River Towns Between Nashville and Memphis That Are Worth Pulling Over For
If you’re willing to slow down and take a few detours, towns like Dover and Clifton offer a richer, more textured version of Tennessee travel.
What Is BBQ Spaghetti And Why Does Memphis Love It So Much?
Southern barbecue covers many styles and subcultures, and it’s impossible to say which is "best." (Or at least, we wouldn't dare.) That said, certain regions get huge national acclaim for their smoked meats, and the west Tennessee city of Memphis fits into this category. Memphis barbecue focuses on pork...
Family of Coriuan Bean holds homegoing ceremony
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The funeral for a 17-year-old shot and killed during Senior Skip Day was held on Saturday. Coriuan Bean was a junior at Millington Central High School. Bean was shot and killed on April 14 at Shelby Farms Park. Bean’s family & friends expressed their love for...
Memphis homeowner fears damaged tree could fall onto her house near elementary school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A large, split tree blocking part of Cottonwood Road near Fox Meadows Elementary School has left nearby residents worried for their safety and motorists squeezing through a dangerous bottleneck. The tree came down across the roadway Friday, forcing drivers to climb the curb to get around...

















