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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis house fire was caused by a lightning strike during Monday morning storms, firefighters said. Firefighters responded to a fire in the 2700 block of Dromedary Drive in Northeast Memphis and quickly brought it under control. The fire was determined to have been caused by a lightning strike. No i

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Danell Maxwell appeared before a judge Monday after being accused of shooting a Memphis police officer in the face in February and going on the run for 70 days. Maxwell is accused of shooting Memphis Police Officer Oscar Torres-Molina during a traffic stop in February. He remains in custody, and was dr

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Monday morning will be off to a wet start with morning scattered storms across the Memphis area before conditions gradually dry over the course of the afternoon. Cloudy cover sticks around for most on Tuesday, and even though most will stay dry, scattered storms return in...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A large police presence was spotted on East Parkway and Central Avenue Sunday night after a vehicle was struck by gunfire, according to the Memphis Police Department. Police are investigating after responding to a shots fired call just after 9:15 p.m. When they arrived, police found...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 has led to traffic delays on Sunday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a crash was reported on I-40 near State Route 385 just before 1:20 p.m. All lanes are now open as of 3 p.m. It is...

The single-story red house sits beside a vacant corner lot where insects buzz in the tall grass. Inside, it’s mostly empty, with three gray bedrooms and a kitchen full of flooring supplies. But as he walks through the house, Keedran Franklin sees only possibilities. “All the bedrooms are on...

A notable local Mexican restaurant establishment has plans to continue to expand in the Memphis area. A certificate of occupancy was filed on June 11 for Temoor La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant at 7730 Wolf River Blvd. in Germantown. The Mexican restaurant has plans to occupy 3,000 square feet of space in Suite 13 and 14

Tennessee knows how to do fine dining right. From the rolling hills near the Smokies to the buzzing streets of Nashville and Memphis, the state serves up some seriously upscale spots where white tablecloths meet Southern charm. What makes these restaurants truly special is that they’re not just tourist traps—locals...

BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - A woman was hospitalized after a shooting near the Bartlett area Sunday night, according to the Shelby County Sherriff’s Office. Around 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting with injuries the area of New Brownsville Road and St. Elmo Avenue near Bartlett in unincorporated Shelby County.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was left critically injured after a shooting in the Soulsville area overnight, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to a shooting call around 1:18 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Orleans Street. When they arrived, one person was found suffering from injuries. They were then ta