Lil Wayne’s Memphis show cancelled…again
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lil Wayne may be Steady Mobbin', but he won't come through Memphis. The FedExForum confirmed that Lil Wayne's September show in Memphis has been cancelled. Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys were set to perform at the FedExForum on Sunday, September 28. The FedExForum told FOX13 that...
Mom fights for change after son’s sudden loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting on the side of the interstate claimed his life. John Ryan Ingram was only 23 years old. “About 2:00 that morning, I had had a dream that I was at John’s funeral, and I asked God, ‘What are you trying to tell me?'” Rhovonda Liggins said. “I prayed, and I […]
A year and a half after Big Jook was killed, Memphis police still searching...
More than 18 months after Big Jook , brother of Memphis rapper Yo Gotti , was killed outside a Hickory Hill restaurant, Memphis police said they still have no suspects in the investigation that can be publicly named. Anthony " Big Jook " Mims, 47, was posthumously tied to the murder of Memphis rapper — and rival to...
Guns, drugs, and cash seized in Memphis drug bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men were arrested after multiple guns, gun devices, and drugs were found during a search of a North Memphis home on Tuesday, police say. Deterion Bland, 21, and Mardrecus Crawford, 18, were both charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver, and sell...
Sheriff’s office investigating after man on trial for rape left unsupervised
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An internal investigation is underway at 201 Poplar after an inmate was apparently forgotten for hours.
Justin Timberlake says he’s battling Lyme disease
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Timberlake told fans Thursday that he has been battling “debilitating Lyme disease. The singer and Memphis native made the announcement on Instagram a day after wrapping up his two-year Forget Tomorrow World Tour. This comes after fans criticized Timberlake for lackluster performances on...
Memphis Charter School Bans Jordan Sneakers
The Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering banned Jordan sneakers ahead of the new school year. A charter school in Memphis, Tennessee, is clearing up any confusion it caused students and parents with its recent ban on Jordan sneakers. The Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering took to Facebook on...
Man commits 3 robberies and 2 car thefts in a month, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of robbing several individuals. From June 16 to June 30, officers received several theft reports linked to a masked suspect, later identified as James Carter. The first report was filed on June 16, when a...
Fentanyl, weapons seized in Westwood area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized fentanyl, weapons, and electronic scales during a search warrant in the Westwood area on Tuesday. On July 26, agents conducted a search warrant in the Westwood area after weeks of investigating. Agents said they seized approximately four ounces of fentanyl,...
Wingstop worker accused of burning customers with cooking oil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Wingstop employee is accused of throwing hot oil at two customers during an argument, seriously burning one of them. Johnisa Herring, 25, was charged with aggravated assault following the alleged attack on July 22 at the Winchester Road business. According to Memphis police, two women came to the...
