Rapper G Herbo performs at Minglewood Hall as Memphis crowd shows limited interest
G Herbo brought his signature street anthems and energetic stage presence to Minglewood Hall as the headliner for the 3rd annual Juneteenth Summer Classic, an event promoted by Tapped In and Peppa Mouth of the South. The show on Friday, June 19, featured a strong lineup of local talent, including...
Three arrested for ‘prison break-in’ at Shelby County Penal Farm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It wasn’t a prison break but rather a prison break-in that led to the arrests of three men at the Shelby County Penal Farm on Tuesday, deputies say. Carloss Wilkins, 31, Ladarius Munn, 31, and Jamie Rusan, 24, were all charged with aggravated burglary and conspiring to bring contraband into a penal […]
Accused intruder released from hospital, booked in jail after resident shot him
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An alleged home intruder who Memphis police say was shot when an attempted heist took a turn this week has been released from the hospital and is now booked at the Shelby County Jail. Lamont Spraggins, 45, is charged with aggravated burglary, felony property theft, and...
Attorney General Griffin Announces Five Medicaid Fraud Arrests, Two from Jonesboro
Little Rock, AR – Contributed – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced five Medicaid fraud arrests that were made by his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. On June 23, the takedown was led...
Woman charged with striking motorcycle officer, leading to police pursuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is facing several charges after allegedly striking a motorcycle officer in the Medical District, then leading police on a pursuit to South Memphis on Thursday. Teerika Settles, 30, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer to wit Motor Vehicle, Criminal Imper
Locals Have Loved This No-Frills Tennessee BBQ Spot Since 1977
What makes a barbecue spot stay busy for nearly fifty years? It usually is not fancy plates, shiny floors, or a menu trying to act bigger than it is. Tennessee barbecue fans can spot the real thing fast, and this Memphis favorite has earned that trust one smoky plate at a time.
Memphis educator empowers girls through creative expression
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For many kids across the Mid-South, this summer is all about exploring their creative sides. One Memphis educator is using her creative talents to sew new skills in some of the city’s youngest and brightest minds. These girls are spending their summer cutting deep into their creative sides. “At first
Southaven fire chief to retire June 30 after 34 years with department
Fire Chief Danny Scallions will retire June 30 after 34 years with the Southaven Fire Department and 36 years in the fire service, city officials said. Scallions began serving the city in 1992 and was promoted through the department’s ranks before being named chief on Jan. 19, 2018, the city said.
Man dead, woman injured after Olive Branch shooting
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — A man is dead and a woman was injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Olive Branch, according to the Olive Branch Police Department. Police said officers responded just after 1 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 7400 block of Fox Tree Lane. The call came in from a woman […]
Memphis duo sentenced for robbing, carjacking construction workers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man and an Oxford, Mississippi man will spend several years in prison for their roles in robbing 10 construction workers at gunpoint and carjacking one of the victims, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office of D. Michael Dunavant announced Friday. Marterrio D. Armstrong, 21, and Jacam’Ron
