Liberty Park development months behind schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Development at Liberty Park is running months behind schedule, and the city is paying millions in debt service while leaders look at options to hold the developer accountable and move the project forward. The plan to redevelop the old Fairgrounds into Liberty Park was approved by the city in 2018. Whil
Teen charged, MPD seeks second suspect in vehicle shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teenager was charged with attempted murder, and another person is still at large after shots were fired at a vehicle. On May 5, 2026, at around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 300 block of Thomas Street. Officers were told that five victims were in a vehicle […]
Horn Lake lauds police during National Police Week
The City of Horn Lake issued a statement during National Police Week praising the Horn Lake Police Department and thanking officers for their “courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment,” the statement said. The statement said department members are willing “to run toward danger when others run away, to stand...
Olive Branch meter reader honored after saving colleague
Mayor Ken Adams and the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen presented the Mayor’s Award for April to Meter Reader Supervisor Sherrie Bowen, the board said. On March 9, Bowen noticed a fellow team member who appeared confused, disoriented and was experiencing a severe problem with his eye, the board said. She immediately tra
Minor injured after shooting-turned-crash in Southwest Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting-turned-crash that left a minor critically injured Tuesday evening. MPD says the call at 5:05 p.m. initially came in as a crash along Pawnee Avenue, a residential street located in a subdivision nearest to West Raines Road and Weaver Road.
Man accused of trying to bring gun inside courthouse, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man was arrested after deputies say he brought a stolen gun to 201 Poplar on Monday morning. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. to a weapons law violation at the courthouse. Security officers identified the man as Nigel Harper,...
Woman attacked outside Cotton Museum; suspects on the run, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is searching for suspects accused of attacking a woman outside the Cotton Museum. On May 10, at 8:40 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault call at the Cotton Museum on Union Avenue. When officers arrived, they learned that the female victim...
Former Shelby Co. corrections investigator sentenced for smuggling contraband to inmate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A former investigator with the Shelby County Division of Corrections has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling contraband to an inmate in exchange for payments. A judge sentenced Deon Scott, 41, to 18 months in prison for his bribery conviction, to be followed by two...
Josephine Estelle And Rosie’s Tavern Opening In Germantown
Germantown’s dining scene is getting a double shot of Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. The Memphis duo is opening two new restaurants under one roof, with Josephine Estelle taking over the first floor and Rosie's Tavern landing upstairs. Both spots are scheduled to debut over Memorial Day weekend in a new outparcel at
Stolen firearm found in domestic assault suspect’s backpack at 201 Poplar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A domestic assault suspect is accused of trying to bring a stolen firearm into 201 Poplar after telling guards he had no clue that it was in his backpack. Nigel Emanuel Harper, 26, was charged with theft of property, unlawful possession of a handgun, and carrying weapons during judicial proceedings. On
