Ape Cracks Window at Memphis Zoo When It Launches at Guests
Zoo officials believe the bonobo was "taunted" by visitors
Memphis Bishop David Talley Hands Pope His Resignation, Clock Still Ticking
Bishop David Talley of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis has submitted his letter of resignation, diocesan officials confirmed Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. The move formally starts the process of changing leadership at the top of the diocese, but it does not send Talley packing right away. Under church rules, the resignation...
Booker T. Washington High School marks 100 years with centennial celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Booker T. Washington High School continued its centennial celebration Saturday, Feb. 28. The celebration brought together alumni, students, educators and community members to reflect on 100 years of the South Memphis institution. The school, located on South Lauderdale, was founded in 1926....
Gov. Bill Lee designates March Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month; March 12 is official celebration...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Gov. Bill Lee has once again designated March as Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month. The spring initiative spotlights KTnB’s litter programs including the launch of Tennessee’s Greatest American Cleanup, leading up to America’s 250th. To celebrate the kick-off, KTnB will host...
Memphis Realtor’s Legal Spiral Deepens As Judge Cranks Bail To $500K
Memphis real estate agent Joshua Spotts, already trailed by civil suits and criminal complaints, is back behind bars after another arrest on a fresh theft charge. This latest booking has landed him in the Shelby County jail on a towering $500,000 bond, the newest chapter in a years-long legal saga that keeps pulling...
Suspect in Southwest Memphis car theft caught on camera
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was caught on camera breaking into a victim’s car in Southwest Memphis and police need the public’s help identifying the suspect. The incident happened in the area of S. Thirds St. and Biscayne Rd. Wednesday morning. According to the victim, when she woke up, she found out an unknown person […]
Fire erupts in South Memphis, cause under investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fire crews worked to extinguish a fire in South Memphis early Saturday morning. MPD was called to assist Memphis fire in the 1400 block of Aste St. at just before 2 a.m. At this time, it is unclear how the fire started or if anyone was injured. Once we learn more information, […]
THE BREAKDOWN: Deadly Dyer County Tornado of March 1, 1997
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The first day of March in 1997 brought a deadly tornado to Dyer County, Tennessee. A low off to the northwest brought a record high of 79 degrees to Memphis that Saturday afternoon, the fuel for severe weather moving through the region that evening. Of the...
2 victims caught in crossfire during South Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are searching for at least three men they say were involved in a shooting that injured two innocent bystanders in South Memphis on Saturday afternoon. Police say officers responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Castalia St. around 1:20 p.m. According to police, two groups were...
Hydrant hit causes street flood on Summer Avenue, per MLGW
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water is working to repair a fire hydrant that was hit on Summer Avenue. MLGW reports the hydrant was hit in front of O’Riley Auto Parts on Summer Avenue near North Holmes Street. MLGW states that they are investigating the break.
