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Grilling and fireworks safety tips for Independence Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People across the nation are celebrating this Independence Day in a special way. Here in the Mid-South, families and friends say they’re enjoying the holiday and staying mindful to avoid emergency room visits. From Overton Park to Shelby Farms and beyond, people are pulling out the grills and making...
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Woman says Hummer damaged at car wash

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman is headed to a body shop after her SUV was damaged going through a Parkway Village car wash Thursday afternoon. Kisha Jackson shared a video on Facebook of her black Hummer at the Take 5 car wash at Perkins and American Way. The vehicle was stopped and appeared to […]
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Man hit by car in Oakhaven, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A car crashed into a man in Oakhaven Thursday night, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the crash happened around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Winchester Road and Lake Park Drive. According to police, a woman driving a Hyundai Accent struck a pedestrian in the road.
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Former Precious Cargo owner launches new era in jazz entertainment at Center for Southern...

Before the Green Room at Crosstown Concourse became a go-to for live music…. There was Precious Cargo. If you were “grown” in Memphis between 1996 and 2008, you knew exactly where to go when the week called for a good vibe, thoughtful conversation and a soothing cup of something mellow. You headed to the Pinch...
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Germantown Residents Grapple with Rising Harassment and Petty Crime Wave

Residents of Germantown are facing a troubling tide of harassment and petty crime, reflecting the reports from early July, a snapshot of which can be found through the Germantown Police Department's social media post. Three different incidents of harassment, dating July 3rd, were reported in the quiet hours at 1:56...
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City Watch issued for missing 77-year-old woman

UPDATE: Memphis Police say Josephine Williams has been located. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A City Watch has been issued for a missing 77-year-old woman after her family said she wandered away from her home. According to her family members, Josephine Williams left her home on the Fourth of July and hasn’t returned since. Family...
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Brace for Potential $17M Federal Funding Cut, Over 100 Jobs at...

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district is facing a substantial financial hurdle with the looming possibility of losing $17 million in federal funding. According to a statement released by MSCS, the funds are currently instrumental in upholding a range of vital district services. These include professional...
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Operation Rolling Thunder nets over 200 arrests, including 42 gang members, MPD says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A police operation in Memphis resulted in hundreds of arrests, including dozens of gang members, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said 209 people were arrested during Operation Rolling Thunder, including 42 gang members. Of those arrests, 196 were for felonies, according to...
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Fourth of July hit-and-run leaves biker fighting for life

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A motorcyclist is fighting for his life at a local hospital after a hit-and-run in Parkway Village this Fourth of July. The Memphis Police Department says a truck driver collided with a biker at the intersection of Winchester Road and Clearbrook Street around 4 p.m. Friday.
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Crews battle blaze at Bartlett home

BARTLETT, Tenn. — Bartlett firefighters are reportedly responding to a house fire in the Davies Plantation area. The Bartlett Fire Department is responding to a house fire on Clairice Cove off Davies Manor Drive. The City of Bartlett says the cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. However, they...

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