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Community rallies to save beloved park advocate’s home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Berclair man who played a major role in reviving a neighborhood park and his community is now facing the possibility of losing his home across the street from the beloved green space. Despite battling muscular dystrophy, most days Chris Collier can be seen driving his golf cart around Gaisman Park pi
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Major traffic delays on I-240 near Norris Rd due to crash

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A multi-vehicle accident was reported on I-240 north of Norris Road, causing major traffic delays early Wednesday morning. According to TDOT’s cameras, it shows traffic heavily backed up, and first responders encompassing the scene. TDOT says that two southbound lanes are currently blocked. At this tim
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From the editor: They want Black culture, but not Black votes

I’ve been thinking about that saying since last week, when Memphis was divided by three and Memphians’ voting power was diluted. If you’re not familiar, the phrase points to the embrace of Black cultural contributions, while at the same time rejecting the pain and inequality of Black lives that have often led to the cr
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Kim Kardashian urges Tennessee governor to allow DNA testing for death row inmate

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian urges Gov. Bill Lee to allow DNA and fingerprint testing for Tony Carruthers. “Tennessee is about to execute Tony Carruthers without testing DNA and fingerprint evidence that could prove his innocence,” Kardashian said in a social post. “Call Governor Lee’s office a
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Teen charged after shots fired at car carrying 5 people; another suspect on the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 15-year-old has been charged after shots were fired at a vehicle carrying five people, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) said. Officers responded to the 300 block of Thomas Street on May 5 around 2:30 p.m. Police said two suspects fired shots at the vehicle, striking it....
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1 dead, 1 critically injured in crash on I-240, I-55 South

This story has been updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead, and another person is in critical condition in a two-vehicle accident on I-240 and I-55 South Tuesday night. Officers say they responded to the wreck at 10:49 p.m. Upon their arrival, police said they found two victims. Both victims were transported to a
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Shots reported at sports bar in Parkway Village, MPD says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A shooting has been reported at a Sports bar in Parkway Village on Wednesday morning. Memphis Police dispatch confirms that a shot-fired call came in just before 5:50 a.m. at Getaway Sports Bar, located at 4632 Winchester Road. It is unclear at this time whether there...
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Child injured in Southwest Memphis crash, shooting: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a juvenile is in critical condition following a shooting and a crash in Southwest Memphis Tuesday night. Minutes after 5 pm, officers responded to an accident call in the 900 block of Pawnee. Officers said they saw a vehicle consistent with a shooting and located a minor who was injured. […]
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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
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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 […]

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