State Representative Parkinson appointed to Downtown Memphis Commission Board
State Representative Antonio Parkinson, who represents District 98, has been appointed to the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) Board, according to a press release shared on September 23. His appointment was made by House Speaker Cameron Sexton. The Downtown Memphis Commission aims to improve community engagement,...
Bond set at $500k for county re-entry director accused of misappropriating money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The now-suspended executive director of the Shelby County Office of Re-entry and his wife faced a court date Tuesday morning. DeAndre Brown and his wife, Vinessa, were charged in a 12-count indictment last month. The two are accused of theft and money laundering, allegedly misappropriating thousands...
Memphis and Shelby County to Host Public Safety Solutions Event as Part of Cities...
Memphis and Shelby County are set to host Cities United's Leading the Way Tour from September 23-25, aiming to advance public safety solutions that are community-driven. The three-day event will bring together young leaders, city officials, and community partners to discuss and demonstrate innovative approaches to...
9 Memphis Ribs Ranked from Worst to Best (And the Winner Will Surprise You)
Memphis doesn’t just do barbecue. Memphis is barbecue. And nowhere is that more obvious than in its ribs – dry, wet, smoky, saucy, bone-clinging or melting away. I walked into these joints the way Bourdain would: hungry, curious, a little cynical. What I found was a city that still worships the pig, and ribs that...
Man shot in North Memphis after leaving store overnight, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting victim was dropped off at Regional One Hospital by private vehicle after being shot at while walking from a store in North Memphis overnight, Memphis Police reported. According to police, they responded to an aggravated assault involving firearms at Saffarans Avenue and Leath Street at...
Memphis police seize handgun, pills from convicted felon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A convicted felon has been charged with multiple drug and gun charges after police searched his car on Thursday, according to Memphis police. Davis Hamilton, 58, was charged with convicted felon in possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm during the commision of a dangerous felony, prohibited...
Southaven Police Trying To Identify Individuals Connected to Concessions Stand Fire
The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals in connection with a fire that occurred over the weekend at the Cherry Valley concessions stand. Investigators have released photographs of the individuals and are urging anyone who may recognize them to come...
‘Really scary situation:’ Local woman raises awareness about the dangers of fentanyl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Local Memphian Kimberly Smith held a “Fentanyl Awareness Day” at the Greenlaw Community Center Monday to raise awareness about opioid overdoses and fentanyl. According to the Shelby County Health Department, there have been 167 suspected overdoes-related deaths so far in Shelby County in 2025,...
Tires dumped into Nonconnah Creek, part of citywide problem
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds of tires have been dumped into Nonconnah Creek off the Farrisview Boulevard bridge, as illegal dumping is becoming more than just an eyesore and headache for some Memphians. About 10 minutes from there, another illegal dumping site is hidden behind businesses. Some say this is an issue that...
WATCH: ‘We want our money!’: Memphis workers complain of missing pay
'We want our money!': Memphis workers complain of missing pay. A group of Memphis workers say they are out of money, time, and patience.
