Police investigating shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An investigation is underway following an early Sunday morning shooting in the Whitehaven area, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to the scene along Elvis Presley Blvd., just off E. Shelby Dr. at approximately 1:41 a.m. At this time, there is no suspect information. We are working to confirm any injuries […]
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Olive Branch officials praise Sgt. Juan Euceda for 10 years of service
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams, Police Chief Carlos Garcia and the Olive Branch Police Department congratulated Sgt. Juan Euceda on 10 years of service to the department and the city, the department said. The department said Sgt. Juan Euceda serves as a shift supervisor on the Patrol Alpha shift. The...
Southaven Springfest Sets Carnival Hours and Admission Details
The City of Southaven posted the Southaven Springfest carnival schedule and admission details on its website, the city said. Organizers said the carnival midway hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from noon to 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition to host civil rights celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Rainbow PUSH Coalition Memphis and City Councilwoman Pearl Walker will host a Celebration of Life and Legacy on Saturday, April 18, honoring civil rights leaders and ongoing advocacy work. The event was announced Tuesday at Memphis City Hall and will recognize the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, […]
Hooks Institute celebrates 30 years of courage, conscience and commitment to a brighter future
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis marked its 30th anniversary with a celebratory gala that brought together civil rights veterans, community leaders, scholars and elected officials to reflect its legacy of advocacy and to chart a course for the work ahead. In addition...
FEMA in Shelby County assisting residents affected by winter storm
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Assistance for people still recovering more than two months after January’s winter storm hit Shelby County and several other parts of the Mid-South. FEMA and Shelby County Emergency Management partnered to get people in need of resources signed up. FEMA is in Shelby County...
Memphis rescue dog finds new purpose crossing finish lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — From living on the streets to crossing the finish line, a once-stray puppy has been given a new purpose. The dogs were out at Shelby Farms on Saturday monring during the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County Fast and Furriest 5k. It’s a race where runners can run with their dogs […]
1 arrested, 2 still wanted in deadly South Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now in custody in connection to a deadly gas station shooting in South Memphis that happened in March, while two other suspects remain on the run. According to jail records, 44-year-old Terrence Munson has been arrested and charged with facilitation of first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating evidence. […]
Man arrested after Parkway Village shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 critically hurt
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been arrested in a shooting that resulted in one man dead and two others critically injured in Parkway Village. According to MPD, 21-year-old Travis Richardson has been arrested for the shooting at a strip mall on Knight Arnold and Mendenhall Road on Thursday afternoon.
