Man found shot to death inside car on Bonnie Drive, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. On May 8, around 11:25 p.m., Officers responded to a shooting at a home on Bonnie Drive. According to MPD, one man was located inside a vehicle and pronounced deceased on the scene.
Bartlett apartment complex to be demolished following fire, officials announce
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Bartlett apartment complex is set for demolition after a fire fully engulfed at least one of the buildings in the complex for hours. The Quail Ridge Apartments in the 6400 block of Newstone Drive caught fire just before 7 a.m. on Sept. 19, 2024. One...
Greenhouse Bar Coming to East Memphis
A new East Memphis restaurant concept is taking root and preparing to blossom. Greenhouse Bar has filed paperwork to open as a mysterious new contender in the local dining scene, reports Commercial Appeal. Little information is currently available about the project beyond some basic physical facts. Greenhouse Bar...
Townhome set on fire, causes over $250k worth of damage, MFD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department has confirmed that a fire was set in a vacant townhome, and it caused thousands of dollars in damage. According to MFD, two fires were set in a vacant townhome on Rainwood Drive, one in the upstairs bedroom and one in the living room.
Ford’s Blue Oval City Manufacturing Plant Offers Looks at Progress and Sculpture Honoring West...
BlueOval City shows off progress, dedicates sculpture from Univ. of Memphis. Progress is being made on Ford’s Blue Oval City, and a statue made by students in West Tennessee was unveiled today. 39 News tells us about the progress going into finishing the plant.
Tennessee man carjacked his sister after she offered him a ride
It's unclear why the man took such drastic measures. The post Tennessee man carjacked his sister after she offered him a ride appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Spreading, dangerous fungus resistant to antibiotics, experts say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A dangerous fungus is spreading across the world and in parts of the United States, and it not just happening in hospitals. The fungus, called Coccidioides, is drug-resistant and increasingly difficult to control. Experts are calling it a wake-up call. “Don't demand antibiotics. If you demand them,...
Mid-South firefighter saves a dozen ducklings from storm drain
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - A quack-thinking firefighter saved a dozen baby ducks from a storm drain. The Germantown Fire Department (GFD) said a concerned citizen called 911 upon discovering a dozen ducklings in a storm drain. Lieutenant Hardin and his crew jumped into action "without missing a beat," GFD said. The...
A new facility for paralyzed veterans will be planted in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Later this month, for the first time ever, Memphis will host the National Veterans Golden Age Games --a sporting event for veterans, many of them in wheelchairs, who receive healthcare at V.A. facilities. An exciting development as Mid-South vets paralyzed during or after their time in...
901 Now: Father and son duo to host Mother’s Day weekend celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - This Mother’s Day weekend a father and son duo are helping moms refuel in the 901 Now. Lacey Wooten and his father, Memphis great 8Ball of “8Ball and MJG” are hosting their Mother’s Day “The Heart of a Mother” weekend celebration.
