Man arrested for murder in New York helped clean up Orange Mound blight days...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South man wanted for murder in New York was arrested in Memphis. That man was one of two men taken into custody Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Service. But what he was doing in the days before his arrest may surprise you. "Another one slipped through...
Artificial intelligence could boost Memphis neighborhoods under mayor’s tax proposal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young pitched City Council members Tuesday on what he called a first-of-its-kind program that will use tax money generated by “artificial intelligence property” to support surrounding neighborhoods. The proposed ordinance would designate 25% of the property tax revenues generated by two...
MSCS in need of teachers as dozens of jobs remain vacant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the largest school district in the state of Tennessee, is on the hunt for more educators to fill vacant district-wide positions. With less than a month before school is in session, district leaders are running out of time to fill them before classes...
19-year-old arrested in Nutbush shooting death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old is now in jail after police say he shot a man to death Monday night in the Nutbush area. Ethan Butler is charged with first-degree murder. Around 9:30 p.m., officers say they responded to a shooting call in the 3600 block of Jackson Avenue. A male victim was found lying […]
Collierville couple home during garage theft of SUV, guns
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — A Collierville couple is warning others after their SUV and two guns were stolen from their home on Monday. Lauren and Patrick Dickerson are still a bit shaken after their experience Monday night. “Just gotten home from work, we were watching tv and all of a sudden we hear, ‘Collierville Police’...
Man assaults elderly woman outside Las Margaritas, steals backpack, according to MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place on July 5. The incident occurred at 4:41 a.m. on South Cooper Street outside of Las Margaritas. Surveillance video captured a 68-year-old female victim who was sleeping on a bench in front of the business.
First of its kind Game Nite Lounge opens in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Are you looking to take your game night up a notch? The first of its kind, Game Nite Lounge is set to open its doors next week in Overton Square. Located on South Cooper Street, Game Nite is the brainchild of the owners of Amuse, the Adventure Museum, and Memphis Escape Rooms. The lounge […]
Memphis City Council approves bonuses for retired employees
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council approved a nearly $3,000 bonus for retired employees during a July 8 meeting. The resolution, sponsored by the city administration, looked to secure a one-time bonus of $2,950 for Memphis retirees currently receiving pension payments or eligible to receive a pension. The...
Collierville takes legal action against homeowner over house parties, Airbnb listing
Collierville is taking legal action against a resident over what it says are pay-to-attend parties at the home that violate town ordinances. On June 25, Collierville filed a complaint in Shelby County Chancery Court against Rodney Williams, the owner of the property at 9496 Mayfield Road. Collierville is looking for...
Memphis Shelby County Schools holds hiring event to fill open positions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Teacher recruitment and retention are issues many school districts across the nation are facing. The search is on for teachers, counselors, support staff, and more as the new school year quickly approaches. “I’ve been struggling to find a job for the past years. Since I’ve finished my master’s...
