Daughter says mom ‘deteriorating’ in Memphis rehabilitation center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis rehabilitation center is under scrutiny tonight after a patient was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening complications. The woman’s daughter says her mother was neglected, developed serious bed sores, and is now suffering from sepsis. “It has an odor, my mama’s ear is kind of...
Restaurant with sign banning ICE becomes center of conflict with federal agency: ‘Stop lying’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Conflict between law enforcement and activists erupted outside a Tennessee restaurant after a group of National Guard members was asked to leave the property. Local police were at the scene Sunday night, along with dozens of Memphis Safe Task Force members, outside Da Sammich Spot...
Moneybagg Yo donates $20K to Memphis schools program for teen parents
Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo made a visit to Memphis-Shelby County Schools students on Jan. 9. DeMario White, known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, announced a $20,000 donation to support the MSCS Youth Advocacy Program at Invictus Academy at Airways. The program aims to support and advocate for teen parents,...
Man faces judge after fatally shooting intruder in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An East Memphis man who shot and killed a would-be robber early Thursday morning appeared for the first time before a judge on Friday. Marques Griffin, 30, was booked in the Shelby County Jail hours after the shooting in the 1200 block of Robin Hood Lane. According to the affidavit of complaint,...
BTH: State and County priorities, crime efforts, jail conditions, and more
State and local leaders offered cautious support for a recent law-enforcement surge in Memphis while raising significant concerns about its immigration enforcement component and its ripple effects on county resources. On WKNO/Channel 10’s “Behind the Headlines,” Tennessee Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari and...
Search for red tow truck involved in car theft in Southwest Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for the driver of a red tow truck who stole a woman’s car from right in front of her Southwest Memphis home. The 2019 gray Toyota Camry, parked in the 300 block of Atkins Cove, was reported missing just days before Christmas. The victim, who wanted to remain anonymous, […]
‘Justice delayed is justice denied’: Shelby County District Attorney’s Office clears months-long video evidence...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced an improvement to its video evidence backlog. Due to staff increase and reorganization of operations, The Shelby County DA’s stated by the end of 2025, the video processing unit is caught up on footage and operating ahead of schedule.
His business has a ‘no law enforcement’ sign on the front door. The Memphis...
Rob Brown opened Da Sammich Spot Restaurant and Resource Hub in Orange Mound in March 2025 to be a “cultural hub for regular, everyday people in the community,” he said. The dining room’s walls are covered in wavy patterns of yellow and white. The space is dotted with positive quotes, hand-painted in bright-orange,...
17-year-old defendant moved to be tried as adult in Frayser murder case, DA says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder after the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Frayser will be tried as an adult, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Memphis Police said the shooting happened at the Family Tire Shop on Range Line Road in Frayser just...
Passenger of car shot while riding through Castalia Heights, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Gunfire early Friday morning injured the passenger of a car that was driving through the Castalia Heights neighborhood, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department, a man flagged down an officer at East Person Avenue and Hays Road and said his friend had been shot nearby. The call came in...

















