Child shot in head at Binghampton apartments, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A child was shot in the head at an apartment complex on Sunday morning, according to Memphis police Department. Police responded to the shooting at 3:00 a.m. at the Tillman Cove Apartments. Officers spoke with the mother of the victim, who said that her daughter was...
‘I’m afraid’: 2 men hospitalized after Mother’s Day shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gun violence around the city unfortunately didn’t end on Mother’s Day this year. Two men are in the hospital after two separate shootings. Memphis Police said a man was shot in South Memphis and moments later, another man was shot in Orange Mound. “I want to enjoy my city,” a resident said. […]
Tennessee Man Admits to Helping Cop Dump Body of Man He Murdered in Back...
A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to helping a cop cover up the kidnapping and execution of a man in January 2021.
Memphis HS takes first place in global jazz band competition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central High School’s band earned the top spot at the Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival. Central High’s jazz band traveled to New York City to compete against hundreds of high school bands from around the world in the annual competition. Led by Ollie Liddell, they took first...
Mid-South mother honors son’s memory with scholarship foundation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South mother is honoring the life of her late son after his death in an accidental shooting ten years ago. Tara Cash created the Curtis Johnson Foundation, turning her son's death into advocacy that will hopefully save the lives of many. Two weeks away from his...
MPD investigates multiple crashes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police are investigating multiple crashes on Sunday morning. At 12:25 a.m., officers responded to a three-vehicle crash at I-40 and Summer Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――...
MPD Vehicle Strikes Bystander’s Car During Chase in Memphis, No Injuries Reported
A Memphis Police Department vehicle was involved in a collision with a bystander's car during a pursuit yesterday afternoon, according to reports. At approximately 12:16 p.m., in the 2800 block of Perkins, a chase initiated by MPD officers ended with a squad car crashing into an unrelated vehicle, as detailed by...
Unrest in Memphis: Posters target ex-officers post-not-guilty verdict
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Posters showing the former officers, Taddarius Bean, Justin Smith, and Demetrius Haley have appeared in multiple areas around Memphis. The posters label the men as "Wanted" and include aggressive language. The flyers accuse the officers of avoiding justice and use threatening messaging to convey that...
Memphis to Revitalize Westwood with Community Hub on Historic Drive-In Site
Memphis is set to break new ground, quite literally, at the site of the old Southwest Twin Drive-In. Announced by the City of Memphis and the City of Memphis Housing & Community Development Division, construction is slated to begin on Friday, as reported by the City of Memphis’ official website. The much-anticipated...
Tennessee Severe Weather Alert: Isolated Storms with Damaging Winds Possible in Memphis Until 10...
Memphis, Tenn. – Storms moving through West Tennessee this afternoon could intensify quickly, bringing damaging winds and large hail to parts of the region, including the Memphis metro area, through 10 p.m. Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe thunderstorms are expected to...