Memphis woman dead, 3 others injured after high-speed chase on I-40, ASP says
HAZEN, Ark. — A 29-year-old Memphis woman died as a result of injuries she sustained in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit on eastbound Interstate 40. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper observed a white Dodge Ram pickup truck committing a traffic violation near the Interstate 40...
Tennessee’s Crackdown on Distracted Driving Kicks Off in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville
To enhance road safety and reduce the instances of distracted driving, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), along with other traffic safety partners, is launching "Operation Hands Free" on April 1, a crackdown on those breaking Tennessee's Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The...
Lineman from Tennessee hit by drunk driver dies from injuries
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A lineman from Tennessee has died after authorities say he was hit by a driver who had been drinking. This happened at the intersection of Ashland Highway and Mount Olive Circle on March 16 after a tornado outbreak in Alabama. Officers say Thomas Dewayne Ferrell...
Woman, man injured in crash involving tractor-trailer on I-40
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman and a man were left injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 Wednesday morning. Officers say they responded to a three-vehicle crash involving a stalled car and an overturned tractor-trailer on I-40 and Whitten Road. A woman was taken from the scene to Regional One...
Memphis man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution and firearm possession
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man in Memphis has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for possession of firearms and drug distribution. MPD presented a search warrant on January 19, 2021, for a residence owned by Claibon Burrus, 51. According to the MPD Heroin/Opiod Response Team and Organized...
Family, friends to gather at Greater Imani Church to celebrate life of Memphis pastor...
Family, friends and parishioners of Ricky Floyd will gather at Greater Imani Church Friday, March 28, to celebrate the life of the late senior pastor of Pursuit of God Church. Floyd co-founded the ministry with his wife, Sheila, in 2002. He was also pastor of the nonprofit Salvation Revelation Ministries.
2 arrested following three daytime dollar store robberies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were arrested following three dollar store robberies in the Memphis area Wednesday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m., officers responded to the first armed robbery at Family Dollar in the 1700 block of Sycamore View Road and the second one at Dollar General in the 4100 block of Summer Avenue....
Beloved drive-in theatre on Summer Avenue now up for sale, owners say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The owners of the Malco Summer Drive-in, a drive-in theatre that has been operating for decades, have confirmed that the property is up for sale. According to a representative with Malco Theatres, the drive-in has become “unsustainable to continue to operate,” adding that it will remain in...
Bill that would penalize doctors, nurses who ask patients about firearms deferred to 2026...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would penalize doctors and nurses who ask patients if they own a gun was deferred to 2026 in Tennessee. Senate bill 0474 was introduced by Sen. Janice Bowling (R). House bill 0387 was introduced by Rep. Ed Butler (R). As stated in the...
Site of popular Midtown restaurant Railgarten up for sale
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The building which used to host the popular Midtown bar and restaurant Railgarten at 2166 Central Avenue is now up for sale, according to a listing on Collier's. The listing notes the various amenities of the 1.35 acre complex, including, a Tiki Bar, music hall and...