2026 in Memphis begins with 4 homicide investigations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis leaders point to a drop in crime for 2025, but the new year is already off to a deadly start in the Bluff City. It is the fifth day of 2026, and Memphis police are investigating at least four homicides that have occurred in 2026.
Tennessee Highway Patrol District 4 Headquarters Under Construction
Construction activity behind the Sonic Drive-In along U.S. Highway 64 has drawn attention from Lakeland residents and motorists in recent months. The development, previously reported by Lakeland Currents, is now officially underway as the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) moves forward with construction of its new...
MPD shuts down illegal chop shop, arrests two
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police arrested two people accused of operating an illegal chop shop at two residences in Southwest Memphis. Anthony Burns, 20, has been charged with Burglary, Theft of Property $10,000–$60,000 (three counts), and Chop Shop Law. Kyla Burns, 18, was charged with Theft of Property...
Dispute over fiber installation in Raleigh neighborhood ends in arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What started as a dispute over fiber-optic installation landed a woman in handcuffs after she allegedly refused to let crews work on her property. Neighbors who witnessed the entire incident say the woman was protesting against a hole being placed in her yard. “I looked out the window. I saw police...
Warrant Issued For Man Who Exposed Memphis Jail Conditions
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Memphis, Tenn., has issued an arrest warrant for a man, not because he committed what any reasonable person would consider an actual crime, but, seemingly, because he exposed the conditions he experienced in a jail where he had already been detained. According to...
Graceland celebrates Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday with week-long events
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Mid-South will celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday this week with events at Graceland. This year marks what would have been his 91st birthday. On Wednesday, January 7, fans can look at new exhibit updates at the museum. On Thursday, which is Elvis’ birthday, there will...
Rock legend David Lee Roth to perform at Graceland Live
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth is performing at Graceland Live this spring. Roth is bringing his North American Tour to Memphis on May 1 at 8 p.m. Roth is the iconic voice behind Van Halen, where he was lead singer on their...
WATCH: Collierville boy opens up food cabinet to help those in need
Collierville boy opens up food cabinet to help those in need. People can either donate canned goods or other essential items, and those who need help can take what they need. Jack Knight told FOX13 he hopes to stock the cabinets with more then just food.
This Tennessee Soda Fountain Serves Old-School Plates Locals Say Feel Like A Time Capsule
Step onto East Mulberry Street and you can almost hear the clink of vintage soda glasses at Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain. Locals swear it feels like opening a time capsule, and the first sip of a hand-dipped float proves them right. Classic Southern plates, a buzzing lunch crowd, and that unmistakable...
Candlelight vigil to honor three years since death of Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A candlelight vigil later this week will mark three years since Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by former officers with the Memphis Police Department (MPD). On Wednesday, family, friends and supporters will march from the intersection of Raines Road and Ross Road, where Nichols was pulled over, to...

















