Winter storm prompts local emergency declaration in DeSoto County
DeSoto County officials have declared a local emergency as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move into the Mid-South, triggering a full-scale response from road crews and emergency personnel. The Board of Supervisors issued the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency on Friday as the county prepared for rapidly...
Billy Bob Thorton Reveals He’s Shopped At This Iconic Memphis Store For Decades
On a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, Billy Bob Thorton took a moment to acknowledge that some of his signature style comes from a legendary Memphis spot. He shared with the morning show anchors that every article of clothing he was wearing has a story behind it, including a rather dapper dark red hat.
Tennessee driver kidnapped after fake cops pull terrifying carjacking
A nighttime traffic stop outside Memphis turned into a calculated abduction when a Tennessee driver pulled over for what appeared to be an unmarked police vehicle and instead met a group of armed impostors. The carjacking, which investigators have described as a targeted attack, has intensified concern about...
Tips on thawing frozen car doors and locks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/WBBJ) - As the winter storm approaches, it is important that you stay home and off the roads. If you do have to get out and drive, many will face the first challenge of getting your frozen car door opened. AAA has provided some valuable information on how to do that safely and efficiently so you...
1 detained after driver crashes through gate of downtown apartment complex
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has one person detained after a driver crashed through the gate of an apartment complex on Vance Avenue downtown. Officers were dispatched to Owen’s Place Apartments in response to the single-vehicle wreck at 6:17 p.m. Thursday. Footage from the scene shows...
Snow Day Deals and Events 2026
Likely, a lot of businesses are going to have to close for the weekend. That's really hard on the bottom line for small businesses. Please get out and support them before the snow arrives. Most importantly, stay safe this weekend. If we missed something, email us at [email protected]. Paradox...
Memphis Is in the Movies! — Thanks to Duke Smith
Memphis has always had a sound and now it’s on the big screen!. Duke Smith, an Orange Mound native now based in Hollywood, has landed a song placement in a feature film, “Saving Buddy Charles” marking a major milestone in his journey. What began in the Bluff City has officially made its way to the movies!
Motorcycle crash in Raleigh leaves 1 man injured, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a crash that left one person injured. At 6:59 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle at Yale Rd and Raleigh Millington Road in the Raleigh area. One male was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
FedEx submits plans to expand sorting operations at World Hub
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx wants to expand its sorting operations at its World Hub in Memphis. An application submitted to the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development this week details the site plan for a five-story, 1.6-million-square-foot e-commerce small package sorting facility at 2753...
Regional One Health Campus Planned for Memphis
Shelby County is making a historic investment in healthcare with a $500 million commitment to help build a new Regional One Health (ROH) campus in Downtown Memphis, securing the future of the county’s only public hospital for generations to come. The plans were announced on Monday, Sept. 29, revealing...

















