Memphis TN

UPDATE: The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said that Ronald “Bubba” Pilkington, who is wanted for fleeing a traffic stop, also has charges that stem from drug offenses, driving, theft, domestic violence, and evading law enforcement in Tipton County. The Tipton County Sheriff said that deputies will also be looking...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is searching for suspects accused of stealing a vehicle with a child inside. At 7:04 pm, officers responded to a car theft on Summer Avenue near N. Trezevant. The vehicle was running and a child was inside; it was later recovered a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday to a lawsuit they called “stunning” and “reckless,” and is demanding an apology. The sheriff’s office said Sheriff Floyd Bonner and Chief Jailer Kirk Fields are wrongfully named, and they are demanding an apology and immediate dismissal from the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The manufacturing company in Memphis, Hyosung HICO, announced it will be expanding its operations for the second time Wednesday morning. The South Korean power transformer manufacturer announced back in May that it is expanding its operations in Memphis, investing $150 million in the city and...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced a new million-dollar project that is projected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. During the press event, it was announced that South Korean manufacturing firm, Hysung Hico,...

An immigration attorney is voicing his concerns about tear gas being deployed into a home with small children inside.

No Fare, No Problem: MATA Launches 90-Day Free Ride Pilot. Starting November 16, the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is making all its transportation services free for 90 days. That means no fare, no passes, and no hassle! Only easy access to buses, trolleys, and MATAplus. It’s all part of MATA’s Zero Fare...

JONESBORO — A Marion man is facing several felony charges after police said he severely beat a woman during a domestic assault earlier this month while her young child was nearby. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were dispatched Nov. 8 for a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man with a history of fraud is back behind bars and accused of using a woman he knew through family members to defraud the Mid-South’s largest credit union. Authorities arrested 34-year-old Randall Meridith on Tuesday. He is charged with felony property theft of...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Get ready, Mid-South! After Tuesday night’s breathtaking display, the Northern Lights could to make another appearance on Wednesday, giving sky gazers another chance to witness the celestial spectacle. A powerful geomagnetic storm on Tuesday illuminated skies across much of the northern United...