Memphis protesters describe what ‘No Kings’ means to them
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Demonstrators across the country, including here in Memphis, plan to move forward with their push for change after a massive nationwide protest. Many Memphians gathered at Highland and Poplar on Saturday morning for the "No Kings" protest. It was one of 2,500 demonstrations coast to coast...
MFD investigates house fire in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department is investigating a house fire in Whitehaven on Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the fire at Rosemont Avenue near Orleans Road. Details are limited, but we’ll update you as we learn more.
Judge drops nearly half of indicted Memphis gynecologist charges, per documents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A judge has dropped nearly half the charges for former Memphis gynecologist Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, acording to court documents. The former Memphis gynecologist was accused of performing illegal sex acts on women at a Women’s health clinic, Poplar Avenue Clinic. Seventeen of the original 36...
Man fighting for life after shooting at apartments near flyover
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating a shooting that has a man fighting for his life Monday afternoon. Police were called to the scene at Summereast Apartments at Bartlett Road and Biscoe Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. A man was shot and rushed to the hospital in critical...
‘High-risk’ fugitive arrested by task force, as crime drops in city
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man they called a “high-risk” fugitive on Sunday who was wanted for attempted murder and other felony charges. Ernest Jenkins, 41 was charged with Criminal Attempt Second Degree Murder, Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon,...
Campus Revival Hosts ‘Taste the Nations’ to Celebrate Cultural Unity
Last Thursday, Campus Revival, a Christian ministry at the University of Memphis, hosted its annual International Thursday: Taste the Nations event. The gathering provided the campus community with a sense of cultural diversity as students from Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and the United States represented their countries...
Poplar Avenue blocked for pedestrian crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Poplar Avenue is blocked in both directions near the Union Avenue viaduct for a pedestrian accident Monday. A pedestrian was struck at Poplar and Collins just after 11 a.m., Memphis Police said. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in critrical condition. Photos from the scene show caution tape and...
Germantown Road back open in Olive Branch
UPDATE: Germantown Road has reopened MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Olive Branch Police Department announced a lane closure due to an accident investigation on Sunday morning. Police say to avoid areas of Germantown Road southbound and northbound near Plantation Road and Courtly Circle. They said their Accident Reconstruction...
The University of Memphis Homecoming week kicks off Monday with Tiger pride and big...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The University of Memphis is kicking off homecoming with a full slate of spirit-filled events starting on Monday. Students, alumni, and fans can expect a packed lineup of events celebrating Tiger pride all week long!. Monday, October 20. HOCO Week Kickoff Photo Booth from 11:00 a.m.–2:00...
DUI driver arrested after Berclair crash; teens hospitalized, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested for driving under the influence and a crash in the Berclair area that left two teens critically injured on Sunday, according to Memphis Police. Officers responded to Macon Road and Wells Station Road around 12:41 a.m. and found a Nissan Altima and a Chevrolet Silverado with heavy...

















