New Coffee Shop Files for Memphis Location
A new cafe is making moves to brew up a fresh cup for Memphis java fans. The concept is called Saffron Coffee and paperwork suggests it’s coming in the not-too-distant future. The coffee shop will be percolating into a 3826 Park Avenue storefront. Saffron Coffee-listed in its entirety as...
Suspect captured after police pursuit in northeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A robbery with shots fired in the Grahamwood area led to a police pursuit in northeast Memphis Sunday morning. One suspect was taken into custody, police say. Around 5 a.m., police say they responded to shots fired in the 900 block of Chatwood, after the victims were robbed at Macon and Maria. […]
Bob’s Bakery Opens Inside Tonica Downtown Memphis
Downtown workers and visitors craving a quick slice are about to get a new option. Shari Haley, a longtime Tonica staffer, is turning the back corner of Tonica Downtown into Bob's Bakery, a pie-focused counter geared toward office workers and tourists on the move. The shop will fill the former Backlot Sandwich Shop spa
Shooting on I-240 near Lamar injures 2, blocks interstate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting on Interstate 240 near Lamar injured two people and caused a major traffic backup Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to the shooting just before 5 p.m. The person who was shot was involved in a one-vehicle crash. The shooting victim was taken to a hospital in non-critical condition, as was
Tennessee’s new death penalty dilemma
NASHVILLE, Tenn. WZTV) — Tennessee's death penalty protocol was called back into question this past week when the execution of convicted murdered Tony Caruthers of Memphis was postponed for a year. Governor Bill Lee delayed the process for a full year after medical personal were unable to find a...
Memphis Parks and City of Memphis offering free youth summer camps
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A free summer camp in Memphis starts on Monday!. The "We Back Outside" drop-in summer camp will be held at multiple parks. It starts June 1 and goes until July 24th. Kids can expect activities, games, and a free lunch for kids between five and 15-years-old. Camps...
Officer-involved shooting follows I-40 pursuit, man arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A suspect wanted in connection with multiple violent incidents along Interstate 40 was arrested Saturday after a multi-agency pursuit that ended in Madison County, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said deputies received a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert for a suspect and veh
Driver of stolen vehicle rams squad car, leads police on pursuit in Memphis, MPD...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The driver of a stolen vehicle rammed a police car and led officers on a pursuit in Memphis early Sunday morning, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) said. Officers on patrol near Thomas and Watkins spotted the stolen vehicle just after 2:20 a.m. When officers attempted a traffic...
This Old-School Burger Joint Gets Its Signature Flavor From Century-Old Grease
Many burger joints have secret ingredients or special processes that help them stand out. This Memphis shop uses century-old grease.
Honorary street sign honors Gladys Ann Hunter Sawyer’s Memphis legacy
The life and legacy of Gladys Ann Hunter Sawyer — a Memphis-born entrepreneur, civic leader, arts supporter and family matriarch — were honored with the unveiling of an honorary street sign in front of the home where she was raised. The sign, unveiled by Memphis City Councilwoman Pearl...
