Bomb threat called into downtown Memphis Police precinct
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department's downtown precinct was evacuated after a bomb threat on Sunday. According to the Memphis Police, officers responded to a threat at the precinct at 170 North Main Street just before 1 p.m. The precinct was reportedly evacuated while officers and the MPD K-9 searched.
Man accused of setting food truck on fire near Medical District to appear in...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man accused of setting fire to a popular food truck near St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will face a judge on Monday. The owner of the destroyed food truck said the incident not only has set his business back, but it’s put a stop to him helping his community.
Boy injured in Sunday afternoon shooting in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A boy was taken to the hospital after being shot on Sunday afternoon in Midtown, according to Memphis police. Police say officers responded to a shooting call around 3 p.m. in the 100 block of Angelus Street, between Poplar Avenue and Madison Avenue. When they arrived, police say they found a male […]
Memphians gather for Shelby Farms Water Lantern Festival
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby Farms Park was lit up at sunset on Saturday with the Water Lantern Festival. This event allowed families and friends to personalize floating lanterns with messages of hope, love, remembrance, and intention. Then, those attending placed the lanterns gently onto the water. We spoke with...
World Championship BBQ Cooking Competition comes to a close with champion crowned
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The World Champion Barbeque Festival in Memphis has come to an end, with a 2026 Grand Champion and guests nursing full stomachs. While there were more teams competing this year, Heath Riles BBQ are the champions, winning their second Grand Champion award in a row this year.
House Fire in Northeast Memphis Leaves Property Severely Damaged
Memphis House Fire Near Macon Road Causes Major Structural Damage Friday evening felt ordinary for most people in Northeast Memphis. […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Surge in deadly shootings in Orange Mound leaves community members rattled
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A deadly surge in shootings in Orange Mound is rattling the community, leaving residents fearful, frustrated, and demanding immediate action. People who live in the neighborhood said the violence is hitting too close to home, with many describing a constant sense of danger and uncertainty about what co
Gusto fans 10, but five-run Redbirds eighth sinks Shrimp
MEMPHIS – Ryan Gusto struck out 10 in 7.0 innings of two-run ball, but a five-run Memphis Redbirds eighth inning sunk the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7-4 on Saturday from AutoZone Park. After the Jumbo Shrimp (23-21) had plated two runs to grab the lead in the top of the...
You’ll Never Forget Your First Visit To This Magical Botanical Garden In Tennessee
Some places just stay with you. Long after you leave, long after the drive home, long after you think you have moved on. Tennessee is full of surprises, but this one hits differently. A botanical garden so beautiful, so alive, so completely overwhelming in the best way that first visit...
ACLU lawsuit: ‘Startling pattern’ of First Amendment violations by Memphis Safe Task Force
Memphis Safe Task Force agents are engaging in a “startling pattern of retaliation, intimidation, and harassment” against bystanders who record their activities, a federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union alleges. Filed Wednesday on behalf of four Memphis residents who have suffered pushback after ob
