901 NOW: Memphis crossing guard celebrates 100 years of life and service
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A centennial birthday on the rise. Nearly a decade ago (In 2015) Action News 5 highlighted the 90-year-old crossing guard helping students get to and from school safely. The now 99-year-old is getting ready to celebrate her 100th birthday on August 12th. Going down memory lane...
The search for missing Alabama realtor continues after being abducted last December
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Huntsville Police say they believe Alabama realtor Ronald Dumas Jr., who has been missing for seven months, was abducted in Huntsville and taken to the Memphis area. Ronald Dumas Jr., 37, has been missing since December, and authorities have identified key suspects in his disappearance. Kierra Clark,...
Former Serenity Towers resident left homeless after getting MHA voucher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Months after a May court order that shut down Serenity Towers, one former resident is still looking for somewhere to call home. Mark Tilly told WREG he can’t get any answers for a voucher from the Memphis Housing Authority, and it’s led to him being homeless. He said it’s been a nightmare […]
Melrose High alum introduced as new principal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Golden Wildcats of Melrose High School will have a new leader when students return to class on Monday!. Andrea Talley is the new principal of the historic Orange Mound school. She’s very familiar with the campus, having graduated from Melrose in 1992. Principal Talley...
Memphis Housing Authority opens waitlist for public housing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Housing Authority is opening a new public housing waitlist for select communities in August, offering affordable housing opportunities for those in need. “We encourage individuals and families to review the available units to ensure the space meets your needs before applying. That way, we...
Four people found dead identified; all family of baby abandoned in car seat, DA...
A district attorney confirmed the identities of four people found dead in Tennessee. All were family members of a baby who was discovered abandoned in a car seat in a random person's front yard. READ MORE:...
Byhalia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Meth Seizure in Pontotoc County
A Byhalia man is facing a long list of charges after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop, leading to a multi-county pursuit and the discovery of drugs and a stolen vehicle. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department, 41-year-old Billy Jack Walker was arrested on the night of Friday,...
Memphis residents protested xAI’s arrival. Now the company is funding upgrades for four schools.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is promising to repair and renovate four Memphis-Shelby County schools located near its two new data centers in Southwest Memphis . That...
Barnes & Noble in Germantown to open next week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Barnes & Noble is getting ready to open a new store in Germantown. The company said it will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and book signing for author Avery Cunningham on Wednesday, August 6, at 9 a.m. at the Exeter Road location. Cunningham will be cutting the ribbon and signing copies of […]
4 bodies found in Tennessee identified amid abandoned baby investigation
Four people found dead Tuesday in Lake County, Tennessee, have been identified by authorities amid an abandoned baby investigation in Dyer County.
