Byhalia mayor says jailed alderman will remain in office
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The Byhalia mayor says an alderwoman arrested for a second time will remain in office until the state of Mississippi tells him otherwise. Delainer Richmond was supposed to be sworn into her third term Monday night, but is locked up in the Marshall County Jail. Alderwoman Delainer Richmond, former...
Few storms tonight may be strong
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Showers and thunderstorms will make their way through the Mid-South this evening and overnight – a few of which may be on the strong side. Damaging winds of 60 mph is the main concern with any storms that can become severe. Majority of the storms will be below severe limits, but still […]
St. Jude Dream Home: Meet Elias
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -- A Springfield family is grateful they can continue their son’s cancer treatment at home thanks to the massive network from St. Jude. 7-year-old Elias can continue his cancer treatment at home after fighting the toughest part of his battle at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
Over 100 new Tennessee laws to take effect Tuesday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 177 new Tennessee laws will be going into effect starting on Tuesday. Tennessee residents can expect to see changes ranging from Senate Bill 0392, which criminalizes hiding people who are undocumented. To Senate Bill 0707, which requires sellers of tobacco, alcohol, vapes, and hemp products to ask...
Your First Alert to an approaching cold front that brings a change
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Another hot and humid day with scattered rain and t’storms and the chance for more rain continues tonight in the Mid-South, but the excessive humidity and rainy pattern will take a nice break beginning tomorrow. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with scattered rain and t’storms along with...
Memphis Airport to be Renamed After FedEx Founder
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed a resolution on Thursday to begin renaming the Memphis International Airport after recently deceased FedEx founder Fred Smith. “We applaud the board for recognizing the enduring legacy and impact that Mr. Smith had on the airport and the Memphis community,” the...
Family speaks out after woman killed in I-240 shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Another life lost on Memphis highways. A place where thousands of people drive every day has turned into a scene of heartbreak once again. A woman was killed and a man was injured after a shooting on I-240 near the Highway 385 Exit. Ikeyana Bowie spent her...
South Memphis residents commemorate legacy of beloved community leader, bring awareness to gun violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dr. Autura Eason-Williams was killed by gun violence when three teens carjacked her in the driveway of her own home here in Memphis on July 18, 2022. “It’s particularly painful, even three years after because her legacy looms so large,” said Keith Caldwell, a senior pastor at Centenary United...
Memphis woman goes missing after running from three armed men, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Memphis Police Department has issued a city watch for a woman who went missing from the area on June 29, 2025. Bobbie Gunter, 48, was last seen in the 3100 block of Lamar Avenue when she and another person were approached by three armed black men, according to a statement posted to MPD's Missing...
Man charged with murder for beating death of elderly man in Mississippi, sheriff says
BYHALIA, Miss. - A man was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly beat to death an elderly man Sunday night in Byhalia, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department (MCSD). The sheriff's department identified the suspect as 28-year-old Jaleyone Young. MCSD said that deputies responded just...