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Case of man found with firearms during Memphis task force arrest heads to Grand...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The case of a man who was found with firearms during a Memphis Safe Task Force arrest is headed to a Grand Jury, according to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.
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Firefighters work to put out South Memphis fire: Photos

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A South Memphis home caught fire early Tuesday morning. Fire crews could be seen at the home fire in the 2400 block of McRae Road, a little before 5 a.m., still putting out flames that appeared to be on the powerlines. According to the Memphis Fire Department, the fire was ruled an […]
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MPD chases, crashes and fatalities: By the numbers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fleeing from police has consequences, and sometimes they are deadly. Using the Tennessee Open Records Act, WREG requested data on how often Memphis Police give chase, and what happens as a result. MPD sent us several Vehicle Pursuit Summaries from 2022 through 2024. These are the annual reports...
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DeSoto teacher now under fire for supporting Whiteside

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County school teacher is on the hot seat for supporting convicted sexual offender Lindsey Whiteside. Ashley Ford, a teacher at Lewisburg Intermediate School, is taking a leave of absence beginning Monday. No reason was given. An email to parents from the principal at Lewisburg...
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Transporting Smiles Memphis Mobile Dentist Wins Grant to Grow Services Thanks to CU’s Support

On any given day, Dr. Camille Tabor-Cobb can be found hauling dental chairs, sterilization supplies, and instruments out of the trunk of her Sedan, setting up wherever her patients need her most. For two years, she has built Blessed Smiles Mobile Dental, a Memphis, Tennessee–based practice, on faith, determination,...
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Olive Branch officer arrested on fondling charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Olive Branch, Mississippi police officer has been arrested after an accusation of fondling, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Olive Branch Police Officer Joseph Barbour was arrested Thursday on a fugitive from justice charge related to a DeSoto County warrant for fondling. He was...
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MSCS reinforces protocols to prevent spread of disease

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools is reinforcing safety protocols to help prevent the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in schools. They said they are also partnering with the Shelby County Health Department. “While cases have been reported in some locations, the district remains proactive...
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Woman accused of forging, depositing business checks worth thousands

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is accused of forging three checks made out to a Memphis business, replacing their name with hers and depositing more than $13,000 into her bank accounts. Shantaye Riley, 48, is charged with three counts of theft, $2,500 to $10,000; three counts of identity theft; three counts of criminal...
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2 men, teen arrested in connection to armed robberies: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men and a teenager were arrested Saturday who were connected to a string of six armed robberies in the Mount Moriah area. Jar-Terrious White, 23, and a 16-year-old boy were charged with nine counts of aggravated robbery, carjacking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous...
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Two arrested for attempted murder, gun charge: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were arrested for attempted murder and a gun charge on Saturday, according to Memphis Police. Nathan Garita, 21, and Stephen Brown, 18, were both charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Garita and Brown...

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