Central High band brings kazoos to game after they say they weren’t allowed to...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis’s Central High School and district speak out after Central’s band says they were told they couldn’t play at a varsity game this past Friday in Brighton. We spoke with parents and students from Central High on and off camera, and each person says this all started after learning Central High’s...
Memphis Rapper Finesse2tymes Arrested In Smith County Drug Bust
Finesse2tymes was arrested in Tyler, Texas, after police found drugs in his car during a traffic stop just hours after he performed. Finesse2tymes landed in legal trouble again in Tyler, Texas, after a routine traffic stop led to drug charges for the Memphis rapper and a passenger in his car.
13-year-old taken to juvenile court accused of attacking mom, attempting to throw her over...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 13-year-old boy was taken to juvenile court after being accused of viciously attacking his mother and trying to throw her over a balcony, police said. Officers responded to an aggravated assault at 5:20 p.m. at 1009 Oakmont Place. According to the police report, the 13-year-old and...
How to stop unwanted spam calls and texts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us to apply for what appears to be a high-paying job, or most recently, a high-dollar loan you never applied for. “It’s...
Trial begins for man accused of killing child’s mother, throwing 2-day old girl in...
Jury selection is set to begin Monday morning in the trial of a man accused of killing both his 2-day-old daughter and her mother more than three years ago. READ MORE:...
Memphis Drug Task Force Seizes 118 Pounds of Meth in Major Operation Against Drug...
Memphis law enforcement has struck a significant blow against drug trafficking following a massive methamphetamine seizure. As reported via a social media post by the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, the operation took place on Thursday evening, resulting in the arrest of individuals holding a substantial quantity of...
Memphis bridge gets renamed for hero who averted 1980 disaster
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly half a century after a man helped to save lives by stopping traffic from entering a collapsed bridge, while also rescuing a motorist from the creek below, he was honored Monday morning. The South Perkins Bridge has taken on a new name, it’s now the Maurice Ira Salmon Jr. Memorial Bridge […]
MSCS wants to sell building after spending $33M on it
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools wants to sell the old Bayer building in North Memphis, claiming it will cost more than a $100 million in maintenance over the next decade. The district bought the building on Jackson in 2018 for $6.6M. It was praised as a money-saving deal at the time. The goal […]
Man dead after being shot in the head: SCSO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was shot in the head and pronounced dead near Millington on Monday. A little after 11 a.m., deputies said they responded to an ambulance call in the 4400 block of Bonnie Brae Dr., and when they arrived, they found a […]
Locally owned Downtown Chick-fil-A to create 120 new jobs; opening Thursday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Chick-fil-A is opening its doors Thursday in Downtown Memphis, bringing 120 jobs to the area. The new location is locally owned and operated by Memphis native CeCe Glenn and has its own Instagram page. According to a release from Chick-fil-A, Glenn’s love for Chick-fil-A began at just seven years...
