Man critically injured in shooting near Southeast Memphis restaurant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was critically injured in a shooting near a southeast Memphis restaurant late Friday night, according to Memphis Police. Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to an aggravated assault involving gunfire at Happy Mexican Restaurant in the 7900 block of Winchester Road. According to police, a man cal
MPD seeks suspect after firing shots at driver in Grahamwood neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police are searching for a suspect accused of firing shots at a driver in the Grahamwood neighborhood on Thursday. At 2:30 p.m., officers arrived at the scene of a reported aggravated assault in the 3600 block of Summer Avenue. Officers were told that the suspect...
A New Year’s party and the 2001 vanishing of Kirsten Joy Kryszak in Memphis,...
Sixty-nine missing children in Tennessee, spanning from 1969 to 2026, were reported to and listed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Kirsten Joy Kryszak is one of the missing. She was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County), on December 31, 2000, according to the NCMEC. Accordi
Jury Nails Memphis Duo in Savage ATM Tech Ambush
A federal jury in Memphis has convicted two men in a 2023 ambush that left a 67-year-old ATM technician beaten, shot and carjacked while he was servicing cash machines at convenience stores in north Memphis. After a five-day trial, the panel found Alvin Anthony, 31, and Royce Newsome, 33, guilty for targeting a lone wo
Calls for justice intensify outside closed Senatobia Walmart
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second time this week, the Walmart store in Senatobia was closed Saturday through the end of the day following a shooting involving law enforcement that left a 1-year-old boy dead. “Any additional updates regarding store openings and operations will be shared via the store’s Facebook page,” a W
Otis Sanford’s new autobiography celebrates family, friendship and Memphis journalism
Before veteran journalist Otis Sanford delved into the stories of his life’s work at a recent book signing — the kind of newsroom stories that make journalists laugh, nod and remember why they got into the business — Sanford first wanted the audience to stand, not all at once, but in groups.
Germantown Utility Pole Fire Disrupts Traffic Signals
A utility pole fire in Germantown turned the Thursday commute into a slow crawl, knocking out traffic signals at several busy intersections and forcing emergency crews to shut down lanes. Firefighters and city crews stayed on scene around Germantown Road, Poplar Pike, and West Street while motorists were urged to take
Shelby County approves $12.50 criminal fine to fund district attorney’s office
Area criminals may soon pay more for their crimes, after Shelby County Commissioners passed an ordinance that will assess a new fine on misdemeanants and felons. Commissioners voted 9-2-1 during the Monday, June 16, meeting to issue a $12.50 fine to anyone convicted of a crime in the county, except indigent criminals.
Tennessee Fugitive Tracked To Michigan, Arrested For Kidnapping Of Alabama Realtor
Handcuff (File) A multi-state manhunt ended today with the arrest of a Tennessee man in...
Downtown Memphis: City Eyes Two Historic Buildings for Redevelopment
Memphis weighs redeveloping two historic downtown buildings into courtrooms, offices or mixed-use to cut $308K yearly leasing costs.

















