1 dead, 1 injured in shooting downtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting in the heart of downtown, Memphis Police said. The shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. in the 100 block of George W. Lee Avenue. Police are calling the shooting a “targeted incident.” Several police vehicles and crime scene tape...
Brush fires burning across the region Saturday as Red Flag Warnings continue
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Brush fires have been reported across the region Saturday as high winds and dry conditions cause Red Flag Warnings to continue into the evening. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Red Flag Warnings are in effect in the mountains of East Tennessee until 11 p.m. and in...
Severe weather threat returns this weekend to areas hard hit by tornado outbreak
Severe weather has returned to the forecast for parts of the Mississippi Valley this weekend, an unwelcome sight for an area that is still picking up the pieces from a deadly tornado outbreak just last week.
Protests held at Tesla dealerships across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Many are protesting at the Tesla dealership in Franklin, Tennessee after the cuts Elon Musk has implemented through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program over the past several months. The protest is held by Indivisible Tennessee and is one of many protests across Tennessee....
Deputies searching for robber who fired shot before running, SCSO says
CORDOVA, Tenn. - Deputies are searching for a man they say fired a gunshot before running off after robbing a Dollar General store in Cordova, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said Saturday. Just after 11:15 Saturday morning, SCSO said, deputies were sent to the Dollar General on Berryhill Road near...
Yoder: Standing On the Tippy Toes of Time
Note: DeSoto County News welcomes Kathy Yoder as our newest contributor. Kathy is a devotional writer, columnist and children’s book author known for her contributions to Christian literature and local journalism. Since 2004, she has been a weekly faith columnist for an Iowa daily newspaper, sharing insights and...
After Cordova Debut, Teriyaki Madness to Open More Memphis-Area Locations
Last fall, What Now Memphis reported that Teriyaki Madness was planning its Greater Memphis debut. Now, the Asian restaurant chain has confirmed that it won’t stop at just one location. The first Teriyaki Madness outpost in the area is slated to open this summer at 465 North Germantown Pkwy,...
Local comedian has street in Frayser named after him
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local comedian and philanthropist was honored this weekend after a street in Frayser was named after him to acknowledge his contributions to the city and commitment to uplifting the community. In a ceremony hosted by city councilwoman, Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas, Beacon Hill Drive between Smith...
MPD investigating fatal overnight shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are reaching out to the public after an overnight shooting ended a man’s life. At 2:48 a.m., officers responded to a shooting victim at Regional One. They learned that the male victim was driven from the scene of the shooting by a private vehicle to the hospital. Upon his arrival, […]
SCSO “saturates” Southwind area with deputies, state troopers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office cracked down on crime in the Southwind area Friday night. Deputies along with state troopers took part in a saturation of the unincorporated area southeast of Memphis city limits to serve warrants, conduct traffic stops and more. “We’ve got detectives, we’ve...
