Memphis TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two men have been charged after having concealed firearms at Overton Park on Friday, according to Memphis Police. Marco and Marico Moore have been charged with carrying a weapon on recreational property, prohibited weapons, and theft of property $1,000-$2,500. In addition, Marico was charged with evading arrest on foot.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in 1975, 41-year-old Lee Elder became the first Black golfer to play in the Masters Golf Tournament. Many considered Elder’s historic achievement long overdue for the Masters and Augusta National and for a sport that had never been known for racial tolerance.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Petals of Peony, known for its Chinese and Sichuan cuisine, is opening two more restaurant locations. It was announced via social media that two more locations are on their way, with one near the University of Memphis and the other in Collierville. Petals of Peony lauded...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A student was taken to the hospital following an incident outside Sheffield High School on Friday. Memphis-Shelby County School officials say the student was approached by an adult on the sidewalk while walking home. MSCS says the person confronted the student and “injured him in the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been found guilty after a 3-day federal trial on charges of distributing heroin and carfentanil that resulted in death, according to the Department of Justice. Steven McCurdy, 46, was found guilty and is awaiting sentencing. He is otherwise known as, “Kroger Man” or...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alishon Torres, the 18-year-old woman accused of shooting 58-year-old Noe Santillan Rincon and leaving him in the street after a young relative alleged the man touched her inappropriately, appeared back in court for a preliminary hearing Friday morning. Torres is charged with first-degree murder, employing a firearm in the commission of a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The General Sessions Court Clerk's Office announced the launch of a new electronic citation system. The Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN) allows the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) to securely send citation data directly to the General Sessions Court Clerk's Office management system. The system replaces a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A fire at the North Memphis Landfill sent smoke into the air Friday afternoon. Fire crews say several mattresses caught fire just before 3:30 p.m. Memphis Fire Department says the fire is now contained. There are no reported injuries.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Seven people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that left a vehicle overturned at I-40 near Sycamore View Friday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers say that at 8 a.m., they responded to the scene of the collision. Seven people were taken to local hospitals. Four are listed in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was arrested after a deadly shooting at a Walker Homes convenience store, court records show. Charles Edwin Payne was identified as the gunman, according to the police affidavit. The shooting happened Tuesday morning in the parking lot of 315 W Michell Road just before 11:15...