Fayette County teen charged with threatening mass violence at school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 15-year-old student at Fayette-Ware High School has been charged with making a threat of mass violence against the school. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security notified them around 5:30 p.m. Thursday that a potential threat of mass violence at...
Thousands hit streets for St. Jude Memphis Marathon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Runners in the annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon hit the starting line Saturday morning in downtown Memphis. More than 22,000 runners were expected to participate. It’s the largest single-day fundraiser for the children’s research hospital. “I drove through a snowstorm to get down here,” said runner...
DA Advocates for Targeting Repeat Offenders in Jail, Emphasizes Rehabilitation in Criminal Justice Reform...
A recent report on the jail population shows a rise in repeat offenders, prompting the district attorney’s office to explain its approach to public safety. "I tell my prosecutors to concentrate on keeping in jail the repeat offenders," the Shelby County District Attorney stated, noting that federal task force arrests...
St. Jude ‘hero’ says she runs to support the cure for childhood cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In less than 24 hours, thousands of runners will take the streets of Memphis for the 2025 St. Jude Memphis Marathon. Many of those runners, who are referred to as “heroes”, have spent months fundraising to further help the hospital reach its goal of finding cures for childhood cancer. Teretta Hall...
Woman shot, child found, boyfriend arrested in Tipton County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Deputies in Tipton County say a man is in custody after he allegedly shot his girlfriend with her 4-year-old inside a house Friday. Deputies were called to 43 Woodlawn Cove in Munford for a shooting. They found a woman who told them she had fled the house with a neighbor’s help after […]
17-Year-Old Jesse Martinez to Face Adult Court in Memphis for First-Degree Murder Charge
A juvenile implicated in a grave incident earlier this year has been subject to the weighty decision of being charged as an adult. Jesse Martinez Jr., who is 17 years old, is facing accusations of first-degree murder after the violent demise of 15-year-old Michael Aguilar in what has been a somber episode near the...
6 U.S. Places We Still Wouldn’t Recommend to Anyone
Planning a trip across America? You might want to skip a few cities on your route. While the United States offers incredible destinations from coast to coast, some places continue to struggle with crime rates that make even seasoned travelers think twice. We’re not talking about outdated stereotypes or random...
Former Memphis officer sentenced to 38 years for on-duty killing
A former Memphis police officer was sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing a man while on duty as an officer . And Amazon is being sued for $40 million by the mother of a man who was killed near its Whitehaven distribution center in 2024. Here's what else was on the docket for the week of Dec. 1. Man sentenced...
Overton High student shot near East Memphis school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Overton High School student was seriously injured in a shooting in a park near the school, Memphis Shelby County Schools confirmed Friday afternoon. The school was placed on lockdown as local authorities reported to the scene, and the shooting is under investigation by law enforcement. The victim...
The Jacksons – Memphis – 1979 – Past Daily Lunchroom
The Jacksons for Friday Lunchroom – recorded live at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on November 25, 1979. It’s a shame not more Soul/R&B concerts have been recorded for posterity or even a matter-of-record – the ones that are, are usually the big acts with wide appeal – lesser knowns are profound rarities. There...
