Olive Branch mayor seeks federal funds to widen highway, bridge
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said he presented requests to Mississippi’s congressional delegation for federal funding to widen Mississippi Highway 305 and the two-lane Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 and I-22. Adams said the presentations were made to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. Roger Wicker, Rep. Trent Kelly and...
Why new Memphis restaurant Pop Spot’s menu and walls are works of art
Brookhaven Circle in East Memphis has long been known as a hub for great (and often pricey) food. Now there’s a new restaurant with creative cuisine worth popping over to try, and it won’t break the bank. The Pop Spot Bar & Grill opened in February at 715 W. Brookhaven Circle. Led by industry vets Sylvia Leon and...
Woman in critical condition after shooting in Northeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A woman is fighting for her life after a shooting in Northeast Memphis on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of Quailbrook Drive shortly after 8 p.m. A woman was transported in critical condition to a local hospital for treatment. This...
Accused child rapist from Memphis captured in Jackson, TN
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man wanted in the rape of a nine-month-old infant was captured Friday in Jackson, Tennessee. Isaiah Hayes, 27, was wanted in Shelby County on charges of aggravated rape of a child, conspiracy to commit aggravated rape of a child and especially aggravated solicitation of a minor.
Highway 302 reopened after crash, Olive Branch mayor says
Highway 302 is open to traffic in both directions, Ken Adams, Olive Branch mayor, said in a statement from the City of Olive Branch government. Earlier, the city asked motorists to avoid the area of Highway 302 westbound on the Highway 305 overpass because of a motor vehicle accident, the statement said.
Former Bellevue pastor Steve Gaines dies at 68, funeral services announced
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The former lead pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Steve Gaines, has died. John Steve Gaines passed away on Friday after his battle with cancer. Last week, current lead pastor Ben Mandrell announced to the church congregation Gaines has entered hospice care. In 2023, Gaines announced he...
Hernando to celebrate opening of Everworth Apparel Co. with ribbon cutting
Hernando residents will have the opportunity to welcome a new retail space this weekend. Everworth Apparel Co., a modern clothing boutique, is set to open inside City Hall Cheesecake. The business will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m., according to...
Panda Express confirms Southaven restaurant and opening timeline
Panda Express fans won't to wait too long for the new Southaven location . The restaurant — at 6909 Southcrest Parkway — is expected to open late in the third quarter of 2026. The address is currently part of the Walmart parking lot, where work is underway. According to Panda Express new store marketing team member...
Memphis women-owned restaurants serve up flavor, community and impact
For students at the University of Memphis, grabbing a meal off campus is routine, but during Women's History Month, it can also be intentional. Across Memphis, women-owned restaurants like Alcenia's and The Hen House offer more than just food, serving as reflections of the creativity and resilience driving the city’s...
Mother finds daughter’s stolen Hyundai and gets shot in both legs while trying to...
When a woman saw her daughter's stolen Hyundai Sonata at a Tennessee shopping center, she tried to retrieve it only to be shot multiple times by a man, authorities say. The post Mother finds daughter's stolen Hyundai and gets shot in both legs while trying to take it back: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
