Myron Lowery, long-time Memphis public servant, dies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Myron Lowery, who dedicated more than 30 years to public service, has died, according to the Shelby Co. Board of Commissioners. Lowery was a longtime public servant of Memphis, in addition to being a father, husband, grandfather, mentor, and civic leader. A veteran member, and later chair of the...
Veteran Memphis journalist Les Smith dies at 75
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Les Smith, a longtime Memphis television reporter known for vivid, people-centered storytelling, died Wednesday at 75 following a recent hospitalization for suspected lung cancer, his family said. Smith had recently returned from Belize “in bad shape physically” and, after spending a weekend with his...
Family, friends gather for balloon release in honor of shooting victim Deshun Dodson
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Family and friends gathered at the same spot their loved one was killed for a memorial. Deshun Dodson was killed in Hickory Hill on Wednesday. Dodson was one of three people shot in the 5800 block of Wincheser just after 10 p.m. Family and friends gathered...
Missing Shelby County Woman Found Safe in Memphis Following Silver Alert Success
Relief flooded through the community of Shelby County as Jaqueline Jones, a 59-year-old woman missing since Wednesday, was found safe in Memphis. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which had issued a Silver Alert in hopes of locating Jones, confirmed the news on social media. Their message, brief yet full of...
Memphis Interstate 240 Closure, Man’s Fatal Leap From Bridge Spurs Traffic Disruptions
A section of Interstate 240 in Memphis was closed on Friday morning following a tragic incident, as a man reportedly leapt to his death from the I-240 North Bridge at East McLemore Avenue. According to WREG, the Memphis Police Department received a call around 8:40 a.m. about a man jumping from the bridge. On...
Shelby County DA gives tips on citizens’ rights as federal troops head to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy released a series of tips for citizens, advising them of their rights when dealing with law enforcement as federal troops are headed to the area. "I don't believe deploying troops for everyday policing is the right answer," Mulroy said. "While I...
These Tennessee BBQ spots named among best in the South by ‘Southern Living’ magazine
According to Southern Living Magazine, some of the best smoked meats can be found in the Volunteer State.
Mid-South Weather Alert: Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi to See Above-Normal Heat Early October
Memphis, TN – Mid-South residents should prepare for a warmer-than-usual start to October, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. The outlook, issued Friday, shows above-normal temperatures expected across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi for the period of October 2–10. According...
Hundreds attend St. Jude Walk at Tom Lee Park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of people came together this morning for the St. Jude Walk, an opportunity to take steps in support of curing childhood cancer. Pom poms were in the air, and the Memphis Grizzline was bringing the music as runners and walkers took off across the starting line this morning — all running...
Swift action, teamwork prevent 83-year-old from eviction
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Swift action and teamwork among city and law enforcement officials helped an 83-year-old woman from being evicted in South Memphis on Friday. A family member contacted Memphis Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and the Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Office for help. The sheriff’s office sent a civil levy...
