Advocates rally voters for Memphis Library civil service protections
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Community members, library staff, and labor advocates came together on Sunday for a rally to kick off their support for civil service protections for employees of the Memphis Public Library. Organizers are aiming to encourage voter turnout for a ballot measure in November to secure civil...
Shelby County property tax rate hike heads to final vote
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County commissioners are expected to take a final vote Monday on the county’s proposed property tax rate. The rate was tentatively approved earlier this month, but commissioners still have to decide whether to lock it in before the new fiscal year begins. Commissioners are expected to vote on a
Flooding at 201 Poplar building leaves several courts closed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Several courts inside of the 201 Poplar building are closed Monday, June 29, due to flooding. The Administrative Office says the flooding in Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar, LL-81 has caused lack of water pressure. Shelby County General Sessions, Municipal courts, and Crimina
Woman injured after being stabbed at apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was left injured after being stabbed early Monday morning at an apartment complex in the Fox Meadows area, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to the Residences at Lakeview Apartments in the 5300 block of Meadowlake Drive around 2:14 a.m. regarding a vandalism/felony call. When
WATCH: Dangerous heat wave settles into the Mid-South this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Heat is the big weather story. We are a tracking a heatwave that will persi…
Man killed, woman seriously injured in Whitehaven shooting, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man died and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting in Whitehaven on Sunday afternoon, the Memphis Police Department said. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Branchway Drive just after noon. Police said officers found the man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds. They...
Scrapped the Plate Bistro May be Headed to New Brick and Mortar Location
A new chapter appears to be on the horizon for a popular Memphis-area food truck. Recently filed paperwork shows that Scrapped the Plate Bistro hopes to begin serving up its signature comfort food in a Stage Road storefront. Scrapped the Plate Bistro has filed for a certificate of occupancy with...
Man charged with attempted murder after victim found in truck bed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after police say he brutally assaulted another man, leaving him with a severe brain injury before dropping him off at his girlfriend’s home in the back of a pickup truck. According to an affidavit, Memphis Police responded to an aggravated
3 cars, including MPD squad car, crash in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a crash involving a squad car. According to MPD, a little after 1 a.m., officers responded to a three-vehicle crash at Union Ave and Danny Thomas Boulevard in the Downtown Memphis area. Officers say that the first vehicle rear-ended the...
Coffee Heavy Hitter Receives Approval for Collierville Location
In news certain to delight area coffee fanatics, the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen has given the greenlight for one of the hottest coffee concepts in the business to open a location in the neighborhood. 7 Brew Coffee has mitigated concerns about traffic back-ups and is moving forward with a new Collierville
