Former Superintendent Marie Feagins wins approval to sue board member for defamation
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins is now suing a board member for personal defamation in an ongoing lawsuit over her January firing after less than 10 months...
2 arrested after shots fired at Tom Lee Park, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were arrested, and another was issued a citation after Memphis Police say shots were fired at Tom Lee Park late Monday night. Around 10:32 p.m., officers say they responded to Tom Lee Park at 357 Riverside Drive regarding a shots-fired call. A man with no shirt on and green shorts […]
Porch pirate steals $3k package, on the run, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing from a homeowner. On July 18, at around 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a theft in the 3000 block of Cowden Street. Officers were advised that an unknown man parked a dark-colored vehicle in front of their home. The male...
Man stabs woman and her dog after argument: Police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Department responded to a call of a woman and her dog reportedly stabbed by her intimate partner at apartments in South Memphis last month. According to MPD, William Walls, 55, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and cruelty to animals. Around 2:30 in the morning, the...
TX man charged with rape, assault arrested in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United States Marshals Service in Memphis arrested a man from Texas who had a warrant out for aggravated rape and assault. Tristan Mullins, 26, had a warrant in Shelby County for aggravated rape and aggravated assault. U.S. Marshals said that he was also wanted in Denton County, Texas, for...
Man charged with robbing loan agency, tying up worker
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now behind bars after police say he robbed a loan agency in the Hickory Hill area after tying up an employee back in May. Thaddeus Norris, 35, is charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On May 27, around 5:16 p.m., officers […]
U of M student to raise siblings after parents killed years apart
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A GoFundMe has been set up to help a University of Memphis student take care of his two young siblings after their mother was killed in a one-vehicle accident two weeks ago in Whitehaven. Family members said Danielle Beauregard was on her way home when she left the roadway and crashed into […]
Second Suspect Arrested For Killing Of Project Pat’s Son
More details are coming to light in the killing of Project Pat’s son, Patrick Houston Jr., which occurred in January. Read more at Rap-Up.
City Watch canceled for missing 14-year-old girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department canceled the City Watch for a missing 14-year-old girl. Alia Shempert went missing on Friday, July 18 was previously last seen on the 4300 block of Jamaica Drive on Friday at 4:25 p.m. She was inside a vehicle driving away from Jamaica...
Man shot to death overnight in Frayser apartments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now dead after a shooting overnight at a Frayser apartment complex, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to the shots-fired call just before 1 a.m. at an apartment complex on 3595 Steele Street. A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. […]
