UTHSC employee alleges cover-up of abuse allegations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A UT Health Science Center employee has strong words following the departure of multiple faculty members in the school’s occupational therapy department. “It’s not about the program or creating high-quality, future healthcare professionals. It’s about a cover-up,” the anonymous employee said....
Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company Plans Hernando, Mississippi, Operations
Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of sheet metal products and HVAC components, plans to establish operations in Hernando, Mississippi. The $29 million project is expected to create 25 jobs in Desoto County. The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility. Production is...
New Location on the Horizon for Poke Paradise
The beloved Memphis restaurant will be launching its second storefront in the near future.
Lakeland Residents Encouraged to Take Active Role in Community Cleanliness
Residents and visitors traveling through Lakeland in recent weeks may have noticed an increase in litter along some of the city’s busiest roadways. As traffic volumes continue to grow in Lakeland, so too has the visibility of roadside debris—prompting renewed conversations about community responsibility and local...
📅 Memphis City Council Meeting Set for March 24, 2026
The Memphis City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (125 North Main Street). The agenda includes:
Thousands without power in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — More than 9,000 customers across Tennessee are without electricity as of Sunday morning, according to PowerOutage.us. The latest data shows approximately 9,248 homes and businesses are experiencing outages statewide, representing about 0.27% of the more than 3.4 million customers tracked. Shelby County,...
Man shot after asking another to repay $10, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was shot after asking another man to repay a $10 loan on Tuesday, the Memphis Police Department said. Officers responded to the 600 block of Highland Street just after 8 p.m. Police said the victim loaned the suspect $10 several weeks ago. According to MPD,...
Teen now charged as adult in 2 murders allegedly committed when he was 15
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A teenager is accused of shooting and killing two men in separate incidents when he was just 15 years old. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said that Maximus Tate, now 16, has had both cases transferred to adult court. Tate faces two counts of second-degree...
Three charged with assaulting Memphis Police officers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men are accused of fighting with officers in Downtown Memphis, according to the Memphis Police Department. Police say the suspects were fighting with MPD at the corner of Second and Beale Streets on Friday night. The three suspects—21-year-old Jermiah Rucker, 19-year-old Christopher Rucker, and...
WATCH: Video shows fight on Beale Street involving law enforcement
Video shows fight on Beale Street involving law enforcement. The video shows Memphis police officers along with the National Guard fighting with several other men on Beale Street. Officers are seen fighting and later dragging a man in handcuffs across the ground.
