Home modification applications open for Memphis seniors, people living with disabilities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is now taking applications for a grant program aimed at helping seniors and people living with a disability with mobility issues upgrade their homes. The city announced Monday it is accepting for its Memphis Residential Accessibility Modification Program, or RAMP. It is...
Memphis Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Critical
A man is fighting for his life after a serious motorcycle wreck on I-240 near Union Avenue Saturday night, according to Memphis police. Officers were called to the interstate around 9:30 p.m., and investigators stayed on scene as they began working to piece together how the crash unfolded. Memphis Police...
Fab Family Cafe & Kitchen Coming to Memphis
A new restaurant is headed to Memphis, and while popular wisdom states we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, based on this new concept’s name, it will be a wonderful addition to the local community. Fab Family Cafe & Kitchen is gathering the permits needed to open its doors and begin feeding local families.
Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor case reset to Thursday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of shooting and killing a doctor in an exam room back in 2023 is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on Thursday. Pickens was initially set to appear in court Monday morning; however, his case was reset to Thursday, February 26. Larry Pickens, 29, is charged with first-degree […]
Deadly Ridgeway Crash Snarls East Memphis As Police Probe Nighttime Wreck
A Saturday night crash on Ridgeway Road in East Memphis left one person dead and shut down part of the busy corridor for hours as investigators combed through the wreckage. Emergency crews flooded the scene, and the collision quickly backed up traffic on nearby streets while officers and tow trucks worked to clear...
MLGW identifies vintage pipe as cause of main break
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Crews are continuing to work on a water break in a Downtown Memphis neighborhood Sunday, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) said. MLGW identified a vintage pipe from the early 1900s as the cause of the main break. Officials reported the water main break near Fourth Street...
South Memphis Church Torched In Nighttime Arson As Neighbors Reel
Investigators say someone deliberately set fire to the New Life Outreach Ministries building in South Memphis on Wednesday night, and the blaze has now been officially ruled an arson. Fire crews pulled up just before 9:30 p.m. and were able to knock down the flames, but the church was left with an estimated $6,000 in...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after hitting guardrail on I-240
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after reportedly hitting a steel guardrail on an I-240 exit ramp. According to the Memphis Police, officers responded to a crash on the exit ramp of I-240 heading toward Union Avenue at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Memphis Police say a motorcyclist...
New Restaurant and Lounge Headed to Memphis
It looks like a new restaurant is on the horizon for Memphis diners. Paperwork has been filed for an eatery seemingly called Park Avenue Social set to open on-as the name suggests-Park Avenue. The concept does not yet have a digital footprint so any and all information related to it...
3 Cheers: MSCS bands win first place, big Powerball prize, teamwork saves dog
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This weekend we’re giving three cheers to first place wins by Memphis-Shelby County Schools marching bands, a big Powerball winner in Memphis, and teamwork that helped save a Dyersburg dog. Two MSCS marching bands won first place in two Battle of the Bands competitions during Mardi Gras in New...
