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Note: This story has been edited to reflect an increase in the bond amount, set Monday. It now totals $2,025,000 according to the county jail’s website. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is charged with four counts of attempted murder after police say he shot at a vehicle occupied by a couple and their two children. […]

A resolution that limits the terms of members of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education cleared an initial hurdle Wednesday, July 23, with a 5-1-1 vote by the Shelby County Commission’s Education Committee. The resolution is the county’s effort to align with a new state law that limits...

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Memphis man was arrested after an overnight traffic stop in Mt. Juliet, according to police. Overnight, officers with the Mt. Juliet Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Golden Bear Gateway after a red traffic light signal violation. Here are instructions on how to...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The alleged “mastermind” behind Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s death is expected in a Shelby County courtroom Monday morning, ahead of his trial scheduled for next month. Hernandez Govan is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and attempted first-degree murder in connection to the crime....

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was found guilty by a jury Monday, 11 years after a violent attack on a woman in 2014. Dontel Morgan, 38, was found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Rape and two counts of Aggravated Kidnapping, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said. It took the jury less than an […]

The start of the 2025-26 school year is officially here for Memphis-area students. For students enrolled in the largest school district in the state of Tennessee, Memphis-Shelby County Schools , they have some days to look forward to if they are already craving another break. In total, MSCS students will have...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The emergency cooling center will reopen at the Hospitality Hub on Sunday afternoon to help people stay cool and safe. It will open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 590 Washington Avenue. Free transportation begins at 1:00 PM and is operated by MATA. To request...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five people were injured in a fiery wreck late Saturday night on Interstate 40 near North Danny Thomas Boulevard. Police say the wreck involved a black BMW with a driver and four passengers. They found it on fire, with a second car facing the wrong way on the interstate, when they responded […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several organizations hosted back-to-school giveaways Saturday, hoping to ensure every child is prepared for the first day of class. Many parents say these events are filling a massive need in the community. “They have pencils, rulers, folders. All kinds of stuff the kids need to go back to school,”...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in history, in 1826, nearly 200 years ago, Former Military leader and politician James Winchester died. His last name may sound familiar, as he’s also considered one of the founders of Memphis. After his military career ended, having served in the War...