Man accused of robbing mail carrier at gunpoint arrested, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man accused of robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint is in custody, court records show. According to records, Johnathon Granger approached a postal worker while the worker was delivering mail in the 1100 block of Coppock Street in the New Chicago neighborhood and demanded "all the money."
Oh deer! Large herds created driving hazard after snowstorm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As if the snow and ice weren’t enough over the last two weeks, some drivers also had to deal with large herds of deer blocking the roadway. Jessica Hall-Griggs was traveling along Highway 51, Brighton to Collierville, early Tuesday morning, when she was forced to stop for at least two dozen deer […]
U.S. Marshals respond to viral video of federal agent kicking dog in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has responded to a viral video showing a Memphis Safe Task Force agent kicking a dog. On Feb. 4, Memphis Safe Task Force members were serving an arrest warrant near Raines Road for a commercial burglary suspect, according to U.S. Marshals.
Woman seriously injured after being caught in crossfire of Raleigh shooting, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman was seriously injured after a shooting in Raleigh Thursday afternoon, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) said. Police said the shooting happened in the 4400 block of Kerwin Drive just before 2:30 p.m. According to records, the woman was involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend,...
Memphis man convicted of threatening to murder federal prosecutors, judge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Memphis man was convicted of making threats to murder two Memphis federal prosecutors and a Memphis federal judge in a jury trial, said Braden H. Boucek, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. According to evidence presented at the trial, the U.S. Attorney's Office...
Popular wing restaurant reopening doors after year-long closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Crumpy’s of Midtown is preparing to reopen after more than a year of closure following a fire that forced the restaurant to shut down. The Wing Restaurant received approval to reopen after passing final inspection, with the reopening just in time for this weekend’s Super Bowl.
Memphis Favorite Bain Barbecue Heads To Germantown This July
Bain Barbecue, the Memphis-born barbecue-and-bakery outfit that first worked the streets as a food truck, is officially Germantown-bound with an expected July opening, city officials announced Thursday. The move will plant the shop's Texas-style brisket, housemade sausage, and bakery treats closer to suburban...
Second storm-related death reported in DeSoto County
Statewide Death Toll: The total number of fatalities linked to the severe winter weather has climbed to 29 following a newly reported death in DeSoto County. Critical Aid Distribution: MEMA has fulfilled over 870 requests for commodities, delivering more than 1.6 million bottles of water and 395,000 meals to 41...
Popular Memphis BBQ restaurant to open a Germantown location
A popular Memphis barbecue restaurant plans to open a second location. The owners of Bain Barbecue announced recently on social media that they plan to open a new restaurant in Germantown in July. The popular, Texas-style barbecue restaurant is owned and operated by couple Bryant and Heather Bain along with partner...
Teen boy shot while walking to gas station with cousin in southeast Memphis, police...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 15-year-old boy was shot while he was walking with his cousin to a gas station in southeast Memphis early Friday morning, police said. One of the boys told investigators with the Memphis Police Department that they were walking in the area of Lamar Avenue and Shelby Drive when gunfire erupted...

















