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Task Force captures attempted murder suspect at West Memphis motel

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man wanted for attempted murder in a weekend shooting in Memphis was captured by the Memphis Safe Task Force at a West Memphis Motel. The U.S. Marshals Service said Johnny Miller, 28, was taken into custody Wednesday morning at the Super 8 Motel during the multi-agency operation. Miller was charged...
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Finding free food in Memphis: Resources for those worried about SNAP cuts

Due to the ongoing government shutdown and the impending cuts to SNAP benefits, many people are worried about where their next meal will come from. ABC24 has put together a list of food pantries and distribution centers available in Memphis and Shelby County for those in need. Food Pantries/Distribution Centers...
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Amazon praises AI as company cuts 14,000 jobs

The artificial intelligence job cuts have officially arrived. Amazon announced on Wednesday the company is laying off 14,000 corporate workers, including middle management. "This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we’ve seen since the Internet, and it's enabling companies to innovate much faster...
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Man hides in ex-girlfriend’s closet with ‘AR-style’ rifle and pops out while she is...

A Tennessee man allegedly snuck into his ex's townhome with an "AR-style" rifle, hid in her closet, and then popped out while she was asleep in her bedroom with her current boyfriend and child. The post Man hides in ex-girlfriend's closet with 'AR-style' rifle and pops out while she is asleep with new boyfriend and...
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$2M bond issued for accused shooter in Sayso P killing

CORRECTION: WREG originally reported that the accused shooter’s bond was $10 million; however, MPD corrected that error and told us he is being held on a $2 million bond instead. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of killing a rapper and injuring another in a brazen shooting in downtown Memphis was issued a $2 million […]
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Man shot after jumping out of ex’s bedroom closet with rifle: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a man who jumped out of his ex-girlfriend’s closet with an AR-style rifle while she was sleeping was shot during a struggle over the weapon. Corwyn Winfield was not seriously hurt but was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, eight counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly...
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Flying Fish owner backtracks on ‘civic unrest’ statement following closing of downtown location

Restaurant owner Shannon Wynne adjusted his initial statement after facing backlash from downtown leaders for citing “civil unrest” as the reason for Flying Fish closing its doors in Downtown Memphis.
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This Day in History: Memphis DJ Nat D. Williams dies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On This Day in History, a pioneering voice in Memphis radio went silent. Nat D. Williams was the first black radio announcer in Memphis. He was born on Beale Street and returned after graduating from college. Williams hosted the Palace Theater’s Amateur Night, which featured stars...
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Former coach and youth pastor ordered to 24/7 home incarceration after federal indictment

Federal Magistrate Judge Jane Virden ruled to allow house incarceration for Lindsey Whiteside as she waits for a federal trial for federal charges.
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3-time repeat offender faces 15 years in prison for gun possession

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - After a two-day trial, a federal jury found Memphis man Derrick Richard, 36, guilty of one count of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Richard had previously been convicted of three violent felonies. As a result of being found guilty, Richard faces a mandatory...

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