Man found dead in North Memphis overnight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was found dead Sunday night in a North Memphis neighborhood, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to a man down call a little after 10 p.m. in the 3000 block of Chelsea Avenue. They say a man was found and pronounced dead on the scene. At this time, it […]
A.G. Bondi, Gov. Lee to give update on Memphis Safe Task Force
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will be in Memphis on Monday, following a judge’s order of blocking the National Guard deployment in Memphis, . She joins Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Gov. Bill Lee, and other top leaders to meet with local law enforcement. Bondi is expected to...
Viral Videos Draw Attention To Church Benevolence Practices
Benevolence ministry never slows down, but it picks up during the holidays. For it to truly be successful, benevolence must also be ongoing. It may begin with a phone call, but it doesn’t stop there. “’Tell me more,’” said Taylor Field, a Send Relief consultant who ministered in New...
McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck Released from Memphis Hospital After Surviving Head-On Collision
McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck has been released from Regional One Health in Memphis after being involved in a serious head-on collision last week. In a statement obtained by Action News 5, Chief Deputy Zach Bay expressed the sheriff's office's relief, saying, "Sheriff Guy Buck has been released from Regional One...
Soulsville Holiday Tree Lighting returns for 9th year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 9th Annual Soulsville USA Holiday Tree Lighting will be held Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. at 1048 S. Bellevue Blvd. This year’s event will include musical performances, gift giveaways and a tribute to Lar’Juanette Williams, the late former executive director of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance. Families...
Debate Ignites Over New Crime Data from Memphis Indicating ‘Historic Reductions,’ According to MPD
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on New Memphis crime data shows 'historic reductions,' MPD says. New Memphis crime data shows 'historic reductions,' MPD says.
New Concept Bringing Mexican Fare to Memphis
Diners across the globe have long been enchanted by Mexican cuisine. Memphis residents are not immune to the distinctive and delicious fare; local foodies have demonstrated a hunger for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. A new restaurant is giving local Mexican food fans reason to rejoice; Ay Mama Mexican Grill &...
4 Memphis children find homes on National Adoption Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four children found their forever homes when three families finalized their adoptions at Chancery Court in downtown Memphis during National Adoption Day, Nov. 22. One of the new parents shared advice for other people interested in fostering or adopting. “Be encouraged, don’t give up. Stay focused....
DeSoto Co. captain saves women from floodwaters
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The DeSoto Co. sheriff is praising one of his own who rescued two women from rushing floodwaters in Southaven. The department posted a video to social media on Sunday showing Captain Johnathon Bigham rushing to help after an accident at Church Rd. and Tchulahoma Rd. “His bravery reminds us that...
Family shocked to see loved one, on Facebook Live, in jail
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family is calling for answers after a Facebook Live video shows their loved one, who they say is blind, in custody at the Shelby County Jail. It’s the same video posted by Derrick McDonald, that has resulted in an investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. “Man, they got the blind […]
