Memorial flag raised in memory of 3-year-old killed in tragic beating
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Memphis Child Advocacy Center raised the Children’s Memorial Flag in memory of 3-year-old Kevin Horton. Horton was fatally beaten by father’s girlfriend has been charged in his death; the flag will fly for one week. The Memphis CAC...
Memphis Is My Boyfriend: Stocking Stuffer Stops
The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend...
City council says no to 2% raise for Memphis firefighters
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council did not approve a two percent pay increase for Memphis firefighters on Tuesday. The decision comes after the Memphis Fire Fighters Association sued the city for breach of contract in July after the council did not include the 2% pay hike in its latest budget. “My job is […]
Shelby Co. Health Department predicts small decrease in HIV and AIDs cases, but Memphis...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - According to the interim Division Director and Health Officer for the Shelby County Health Department, Dr. Bruce Randolph, it is possible the county will see a slight decrease in HIV and AIDs infections compared to last year. This comes as Monday was World AIDs Day and...
Wanted man waves, points gun at South Memphis store: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is wanted after waving and pointing his gun twice at a South Memphis store, according to Memphis Police. On Nov. 24, just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 1400 block of South Third Street. Officers were told that a suspect came into a store and […]
Herrington sentenced: Lee family pushes ‘Jay Lee Information’ bill for missing children
The former Ole Miss student, who pleaded guilty Monday in the murder of another student, Jimmie “Jay” Lee, will serve 40 years in prison.
Store owner reacts after police use drones to catch burglary suspects
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The owner of a furniture store on Summer Avenue says a small group of burglars tried to clean out his shop over the weekend, but they were stopped in their tracks by drone technology. “They took rugs, mattresses, TVs, ATVs, the store computer, the store phone, an iPad, an employee’s laptop,” said […]
Intense Debate: Man Accused of Shooting Neighbor’s Dog During His Own Pet’s Walk, According...
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MATA says free fares boost ridership by 18% in first two weeks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An experiment with free fares on buses in Memphis has been “extremely successful” so far, the leader of Memphis Area Transit Authority told City Council on Tuesday. MATA introduced the 90-day Zero Fare pilot program on Nov. 16 and has said it hopes to expand the project. Interim CEO Roderick Holmes...
MLGW says 25,000 customers need federal assistance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Temperatures will remain below average this week—dipping near or below freezing—prompting many in the Mid-South to crank up the heat sooner than expected. That can put a strain on your electric bill and, in turn, your wallet. MLGW said thousands of its customers rely on some form of assistance, such...
