Multiple police officers respond to crash on I-55 in DeSoto Co.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to MDOT, a crash on I-55 southbound in DeSoto Co. expects to delay traffic in that area for about an hour. A WREG crew was on the scene around 9 p.m. and noticed several police cruisers on the interstate before the Pleasant Hill Rd exit 284. WREG has reached out to […]
Orthodox Christians bless Mississippi River in annual tradition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Orthodox Christians gathered at the Mississippi River Saturday morning to continue an annual tradition of blessing the waters. The Blessing of the Mississippi River brought together members of the Orthodox Christian community to pray and bless the waters as part of a worldwide observance....
Four suspects wanted in back-to-back carjackings in Parkway Village, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Police are searching for four men in connection with two carjackings in Parkway Village Thursday night, officials said. Officers responded to a carjacking in the 3100 block of East Danville Circle around 9:30 p.m. According to Memphis police (MPD), four men approached a man sitting in his...
Rocks dropped by dump truck damages several vehicles, driver flees scene: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are investigating a crash that involved several vehicles getting hit with rocks dropping from the back of a dump truck traveling on an interstate in Memphis. Memphis police responded to a crash a little after 8 a.m. Friday on I-55 southbound at the W. Mallory Ave. exit. Officers spoke to three...
Memphis man sentenced to 18 years for theft from elderly residents
HERNANDO, Miss. — A Memphis man who stole jewelry from elderly residents at an Olive Branch senior living facility has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Jan. 9. Allen Williams, 65, was convicted of exploiting residents at Silvercreek Senior...
TBI investigates officer-involved fatal shooting at state park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving a park ranger at Natchez Trace State Park on Friday night. Early information indicates the incident began around 6:20 p.m. when firefighters and rangers were called to a vehicle fire...
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Woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $40,000 from chocolate bars sales for Mississippi high...
A Mississippi woman who allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in proceeds from a high school band’s fundraisers has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office reports that Krystina Thompson, who was involved in the band’s fundraising efforts, admitted to stealing $39,161.94 from...
Criminal defense attorney explains manslaughter charges after suspected burglar killed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after admitting to police that he shot a burglary suspect. This happened on Robin Hood Lane in Memphis this Thursday. Marques Griffin, 30, told police he heard a noise in his apartment and found a man in his living room.
Man beaten, shot outside of convenience store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Police are looking for three male suspects after man was shot near a convenience store Thursday night. Police responded just after 9:15 p.m. to the Smart Mart at the intersection Overton Crossing Street and Hawkins Mill Road for a man that had been shot. On scene, police...

















