Shooting reported overnight in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting was reported overnight in a Whitehaven apartment complex, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they were called to the shooting call around 12:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of Kingsgate Drive. At this time, it is still unclear who fired the shots or if anyone was injured as a result of […]
Assault suspect accused of punching, pouring cleaning liquid on victim
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was charged on Sunday with domestic assault after allegedly punching a victim several times and pouring Fabuloso on her head. Deangelo Kearney, 29, was charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault to wit: domestic assault. On May 9, at around officers responded to a domestic disturbance i
Man sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug conspiracy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy and related firearm charges. The United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee announced Monday that Charles Williams, 39, was sentenced for involvement in a long-term conspiracy to distribute m
WATCH: 12-year-old Memphis boxer earns No. 1 ranking
Harmone' "Empress" Sisson has already won three national boxing titles just a few months into her training. The 12-year-old Snowden School student is the No. 1-ranked boxer in her age group and division.
3 get slew of drug, gun charges after Memphis raid
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people were charged with a slew of drug and gun charges after an East Memphis bust on Thursday, according to Memphis Police. On May 7, just before 11 a.m., officers and Memphis Safe Task Force members arrived at an apartment in the 6900 block of Ardwick Drive to serve an arrest […]
Father of murder victim speaks out ahead of Tony Carruthers’ execution
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Death row inmate Tony Carruthers’ scheduled execution is set for May 21. He’s spent more than 30 years on death row, and while he’s fighting for a stay of execution to test evidence. A Memphis father says it is overdue for Carruthers to pay for his crimes. For the first time since […]
Legendary Gladys Knight set to perform in Memphis June 19
Here's a road trip idea from 39 News. Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Gladys Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul," is set to perform live at the Graceland Soundstage in June. Throughout her illustrious six-decade career, Knight has achieved number-one hits across multiple genres, including Pop, R&B, and Gospel, and ha
Ex-MPD officer faces decertification over arrest for raping child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A former Memphis police officer is facing decertification in the state of Tennessee following an arrest for rape of a child last year. Marcus Hayes will go before the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission later this week. Hayes was indicted in May 2025 for...
Man accused in Binghampton homicide, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is facing charges including first-degree murder after a woman was found dead in Binghampton on May 7. Just after 3:45 p.m., Memphis police officers responded to a individual unresponsive near the 800 block of North Holmes Steet. When police arrived, a woman identified as...
Man accused of setting house on fire in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of setting a home on fire. On March 31, fire crews responded to a fire at a home on Brower Street in the Messick-Buntyn neighborhood. According to the affidavit, the fire started in the rear...

















