Interstate 40 lanes reopen following crash involving semi-trucks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Police activity has traffic backed up on I-40 near Sam Cooper Boulevard. TDOT reports that police activity occurred after 6:30 am. Action News 5 crews confirmed a multi-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks. The crash caused a temporary interstate shutdown but lanes have since reopened. There...
20 Tennessee companies land on Forbes ‘America’s Best’ employers
Romantic relationships are far from the only interpersonal partnerships that face significant re-evaluation and even termination in the first three months of the year. More: Is January 'Divorce Month'? More couples split in these 2 months. Corporate, client and other business relationships also fall apart on the...
Miss. mother to appear in court after daughter’s remains found in closet
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A mother accused of hiding the remains of her special-needs daughter in a closet will be in court Wednesday as law enforcement determines whether she will face additional charges, a family member said. WREG reported the body of 20-year-old MyKyra Clemons has been sent to state...
Pedestrian struck near Knight Arnold and Getwell
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A woman is fighting to survive after being struck by a vehicle near Knight Arnold and Getwell Saturday night. Police responded to the scene and the victim was transported in critical condition to an area hospital for treatment. The driver remained on the scene, according to...
Orange Mound kids spend spring break revitalizing vacant building
MEMPHIS, Tenn.— A group of Orange Mound kids is stepping up to make a difference in their community by dedicating their time, energy—and spring break—in an effort to revitalize a section of the historic neighborhood. A group of kids are looking to make a change in their community. “I just wanted to work,” said...
🚌 Multiple Transportation Jobs in DeSoto County, MS – Local & OTR Routes
DeSoto County’s trucking scene is rolling strong this month, with several solid driving jobs open for folks who want steady miles or more time at home. Stay close to home with daily routes and no-touch freight. Lazer offers weekly pay, full benefits, and a modern fleet. Great fit if you want predictable hours and a...
Students donate 300 teddy bears to Le Bonheur in memory of late teacher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A beloved teacher’s legacy is living on through the kindness of her students. Students at Arlington Elementary School collected more than 300 teddy bears to donate to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, honoring the memory of teacher Lori Tooker, who recently died after battling cancer, according to the...
No injuries in two-vehicle crash at I-40, Jackson Ave. on Sunday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported on Sunday morning at Interstate 40 at Jackson Avenue, police say. According to the TDOT traffic alert, the left lane of the westbound ramp and left shoulder were blocked as of 10:30 a.m. It has since reopened. According to the TDOT cameras, several...
Gunfire erupts outside northeast Memphis apartments, striking woman inside bedroom, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gunshots rang outside northeast Memphis apartments Friday night, striking a woman inside her bedroom and seriously injuring her, police said. Memphis police said it all started just before 8:30 p.m., when officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on Quailbrook Drive off Macon and...
Gunfire Erupts at Whitehaven Apartments, Two Hurt in Daylight Attack
Saturday afternoon, gunfire rattled a Whitehaven apartment complex, leaving two people shot and taken to the hospital, according to police. Officers rushed to the 4700 block of Haven Court just after 4 p.m., swarming the area as medics treated the wounded and detectives moved through the property, knocking on doors.
