Man indicted after failed murder plot against friend, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man has been indicted on attempted murder charges dating back to July of this year. On July 2, 2025, the suspect, later identified as Telon Gilliam, lured his friend into the murder plot by inviting him to a music studio session. Gilliam has been indicted...
1 dead, 1 critical after crash involving FedEx truck on I-240, Millbranch
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead, and another is injured after a multi-vehicle crash involving a FedEx truck on Interstate 240 early Wednesday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they responded to a three-vehicle crash just around 5:40 a.m. on I-240 eastbound at Millbranch Road. One...
Meet the St. Jude Gift Shop Employee Spreading Joy for 37 Years
For nearly four decades, Janice Ivory, the lead sales associate at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital gift shop in Memphis, has turned the space into a beacon of hope with her compassion for patients and their families. NBC's Sam Brock reports and National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas joins TODAY to discuss...
Carjacking spree lands Memphis man over 20 years in federal prison
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man was sentenced to spend over 20 years in a federal prison for multiple carjackings in 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Derrion Turner, 20, was convicted of committing two carjackings, an attempted carjacking, and related firearm offenses. According to the attorney’s...
9 Tennessee Soul Food Buffets That Fill Plates – And Parking Lots – All...
Tennessee is home to some of the heartiest and most flavorful soul food buffets. From Nashville to Memphis, these restaurants not only satisfy hunger but also create a community atmosphere where families and friends gather. Here’s a guide to nine must-visit soul food buffets that overflow with charm and tradition.
Two teens arrested, 1 wanted after fatal Frayser smoke shop shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday, and a third suspect is still wanted after a fatal shooting at a smoke shop in Frayser. According to Memphis police, one 17-year-old male was charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Possession of a Firearm during the...
Man charged in 2021 murder case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is facing charges more than 4 years after a fatal shooting at a Memphis apartment complex. The shooting happened on February 3, 2021 at Sycamore Lake apartments on Sesame Street. A woman, Paris Cook, was rushed to the hospital where she latter died from...
Second suspect in shooting of 12-year-old boy turns himself in, sheriff says
EARLE, Ark. - The second and final suspect wanted in connection to a bout of gunfire that injured a 12-year-old boy in Arkansas turned himself in on Tuesday, according to Crittenden County Sheriff Mike Allen. Allen said that Tavion White contacted an Arkansas State Trooper and voluntarily surrendered himself. White...
Police Surge: A Tale of Overwhelming Law Enforcement Presence and Its Impact
Recent observations and discussions on social media have raised questions about the apparent surge in police presence in certain areas. One social media user reported an unusual number of police officers and state troopers during a 20-minute drive to work. The user witnessed multiple incidents, including an elderly...
Feed The Needy packs Thanksgiving food boxes for Mid-South families
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Volunteers with Feed The Needy started packing Thanksgiving food boxes at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, working to help families across the Mid-South celebrate the holiday. The volunteers will work through noon, putting together enough food boxes to help more than 3,000 families. “Thanksgiving is a...

















