Street renamed in honor of South Memphis businessman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Thursday afternoon dozens gathered in a South Memphis neighborhood to honor the life of who they consider an impactful man to the community. James A. Bridges Sr., while you may not instantly recognize his name, people in South Memphis consider him a pillar of their community. Council...
Olive Branch to host Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall June 4-8
The City of Olive Branch said it will host the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall from June 4-8, 2026, at the George M. Harrison Municipal Soccer Complex, 8700 Church Road in Olive Branch, Miss. The city said the traveling exhibit brings the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to communities across...
Whitehaven business owners say years-long Elvis Presley Boulevard construction could discourage investment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Seven years into construction and with years still to go, some Whitehaven business owners said ongoing work along Elvis Presley Boulevard is creating challenges that extend far beyond traffic delays. The multi-phase Elvis Presley Boulevard Improvement Project was designed to transform one of Memphis’ m
Six people arrested after chase crosses state lines, MPD says
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Six people have been arrested after a police chase crossed state lines into Mississippi, the Memphis Police Department said. At 7:15 Thursday evening, MPD said, officers were sent to the area of Rhodes Avenue for a suspicious vehicle. Once there, they found a car that was taken in a robbery and tried
Memphis Rapper Big30 will be released on bond, judge rules
DALLAS, Tx. (WMC) - Memphis Rapper, Big30, is set to be released on bond after a federal judge denies a motion to keep him in custody. According to court documents, Rodney Wright, Jr., known by his stage name Big30, has been granted permission from the court to be released on a $100,000 bond during pre-trial.
North Memphis aquatic center reopens after renovations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's an opening that has been two years in the making. The Bickford Aquatic Center reopened just in time for summer after some extensive renovations. People in North Memphis are getting ready to make a splash this summer. The aquatic center's reopening is more than just a...
Best Oysters Shucking its Way into Memphis Storefront
Passionate foodies know that many of the best restaurants start life as pop-ups and food trucks. Little causes more excitement than seeing these scrappy culinary innovators set up shop in a permanent home, and soon a Memphis staple and its fans will experience this thrilling evolution. Best Oysters, specializing, of co
2 MFD employees arrested after police chase, drag racing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New details have been released about a man and woman who were captured after a high-speed chase from Memphis into DeSoto County stemming from the two drag racing on Getwell Road. Jasmyne Long, 26, and Joshua Hines, 25, are both charged with felony evading, felony drag racing, and reckless driving, acco
Task Force seizes drugs, guns, slot machines and cash from Memphis stores
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force executed two simultaneous search warrants in Memphis, finding drugs, guns, slot machines and cash in the process. Agents served two search warrants at the same time at both a Shell Food station on Covington Pike and Yale...
Man arrested after North Memphis armed robbery injures victim
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested in connection with an armed home robbery in North Memphis that left a man bleeding from his injuries early last month. Krichun Maclin is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. On May 6, officers said they responded to a robbery call in the 1700 block of Hunter […]
