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Here are four iconic clothing retailers shuttering Tennessee locations this spring. 1. Eddie Bauer (All Locations) In a major blow to Tennessee's outdoor-loving community, the legendary Eddie Bauer is officially exiting the brick-and-mortar market. Following a bankruptcy filing in February 2026, the entity operating the brand's physical stores failed to secure a bidder at auction. While the brand will continue as...

An OUTMemphis leader announced the closing the Midtown facility’s operations for a week following a shooting on Tuesday that left two people injured. “Our buildings will be closed to visitors for the next week,” said Molly Quinn, OUTMemphis CEO. “We will communicate again when we are reopening the Center to the public.”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A North Memphis bridge damaged by a big rig crash in April 2024 will not be repaired until July 2026, more than two years after the initial damage. The James Road Bridge has been in critical condition since the crash. TDOT officials shut down a lane of traffic and placed a weight limit on the bridge after the Impact Team reported...

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors and the City of Hernando will host a gathering at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026, in front of the County Administration Building at 365 Losher St. in Hernando, the board and city said. Officials said the event will mark the 75th annual National...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman has been charged with child abuse and endangerment months after her three-year-old daughter was admitted to the hospital in respiratory distress for alleged exposure to fentanyl in her Whitehaven home. Deja Cross, 28, was also charged with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

The Olive Branch Police Department and Mayor Ken Adams thanked nurses at Methodist Hospital for their work during Nurses Week, the city said. The department said nurses “work tirelessly, often running themselves out of their shoes, literally,” to ensure patients receive compassionate care. The message praised their “dedication,...

Shelby County commissioners approved a resolution funding a lawsuit to stop an imminent state takeover of the county’s largest school district during a special meeting on Monday, May 4. Commissioners voted 8-3 to approve the resolution allocating $200,000. The item previously failed to overcome objections during the April 27...

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - A man is now facing charges, including Capital murder, following a homicide in Southaven Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a shooting at Sherwood Lane and Woodleaf Cove. One man was found dead at the scene. Investigators say a man identified as 20-year-old...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man described as a career criminal has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison by a judge, according to the Department of Justice. LeSean Johnson, also known as LeSean Wallace, has been sentenced to 262 months or 21.8 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl and a firearm, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking offense...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman allegedly told deputies she would beat her DUI charge after she was arrested for driving drunk with her 13-year-old daughter in the passenger seat. Erica Newsome, 36, was charged with reckless driving, driving under the influence, public intoxication, child abuse and neglect, and child endangerment after she was pulled over […]