Man injured after shooting at apartment complex in Colonial Acres
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man was injured in a shooting on Tuesday morning. At 11:45 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call at Cherry Creek Apartments on 1460 Cherry Road. On the scene, officers spoke with a man who said he witnessed an individual get shot by a suspect in front of the apartment complex.
Shelby County Shooting Escalates to Homicide Investigation After Victim’s Death
A recent shooting incident in Shelby County has escalated to a homicide investigation after the victim, Scharles Brown, succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The 41-year-old victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds at a Northaven residence on April 20 and was...
Southaven to look at excessive permanently parked vehicles
Expect city leaders to start looking at the number of vehicles permanently left parking in public view on residential driveways and on city streets. Mayor Darren Musselwhite told aldermen at the city’s board meeting Tuesday night he intends to present for consideration an ordinance revision that would limit the...
MPD searches for missing 17-year-old girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is still looking for a 17-year-old girl who went missing after she left for school on May 2, 2025. Makayla Prewitt, 17, has been missing from the 500 block of Greenscape Circle since May 2025, according to an MPD press statement. The statement goes further to say...
Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers at Summer and National reopens after fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Tops Bar-B-Q on Summer Avenue and National Street has reopened after a fire caused the business to temporarily close in Oct. 2024. Tops officials said a fire happened at the location on Summer Ave. at National St. early Thursday morning, Oct. 17, 2024. They said no one was hurt, and firefighters...
Texas Couple Charged with TennCare Fraud in Memphis, Facing Theft Allegations
A Texas couple faces charges for alleged TennCare fraud in Memphis, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has reported. Richard and Tammy Banks of Texas were facing a series of allegations as they were arrested last month, each slapped with a single count of theft of property worth $10,000-$60,000, according to...
Tennessee can charge people for crimes they didn’t commit, advocates want reform
In Tennessee, prosecutors can charge people for crimes committed by another person, even if they weren’t directly responsible. Activist groups are working with state legislators to change that.
Former patients of TN-based clinics now eligible for compensation
Former patients of HRC Medical Centers may soon receive financial restitution, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Tuesday.
Woman in critical condition after shooting in Bethel Grove
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is in critical condition following a shooting that took place in the Bethel Grove neighborhood on the night of May 5, 2025. An officer with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) heard two gunshots while on the scene of a different call at the 1700 block of Pendleton Street, according to an MPD...
MPD investigating 2-vehicle crash in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning. The crash was in the Midtown area at Madison Avenue and North Belvedere Road. Both cars were badly damaged and one of them flipped on its side. We’ve reached out to Memphis Police to learn about...