Power shutoff forces 80 families from East Memphis Travelodge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - About 80 families staying at a Travelodge hotel in East Memphis were forced to find new accommodations Thursday after the power was shut off around 6 a.m., a day before hotel staff said they expected to receive notice. “We weren’t supposed to close today… they were...
Former MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins’ attorney files motion to withdraw from ouster challenge case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins' attorney has filed a motion to no longer represent her in a lawsuit against the MSCS board and Towanna Murphy. Attorney William Wooten filed the motion on December 3, according to court documents. Wooten did not specify why he withdrew...
2 men found dead in connection with shooting victim who showed up at Wendy’s,...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two men were found dead Tuesday night, and investigators believe their deaths are connected to a shooting victim who showed up to a Wendy's in Parkway Village, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded just before 6:30 p.m. to a Wendy's on Getwell...
Four in MS accused of stealing nearly $100k in public assistance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are among four DeSoto County residents indicted by a Grand Jury for allegedly defrauding the State of Mississippi out of more than $96,993.40 in public assistance funds through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other welfare programs. District Attorney Matthew Barton...
Nine arrested in Memphis copper theft crackdown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said they arrested nine suspects during an operation aimed at preventing thieves from stealing copper. Police said in November, the MPD Pawn, Scrap, & Seizure Unit led a two-week operation called ‘Operation Junkyard Dog’ to disrupt the flow of stolen copper and metal being sold to...
Mother of an accused suspect in robbery spree raises concerns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A mother is raising concerns about her son’s level of involvement after two 18-year-olds and a 15-year-old accused of using a stolen car to commit a string of robberies, were scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. The 15-year-old male was charged with evading arrest on foot, four counts of...
Wolfchase Galleria shooting suspect’s case moving forward, judge rules
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The case for a man accused of a deadly shooting at Wolfchase Galleria mall last month is now moving forward to a grand jury. On Tuesday, a preliminary hearing was held for Yahir Mejia, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Erik Sandoval. Prosecutors...
WATCH: Memphis filmmaker of ‘Hustle & Flow’ fame talks with FOX13 about upcoming new...
Memphis filmmaker of 'Hustle & Flow' fame talks with FOX13 about upcoming movie. Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer is at the helm of a Hollywood blockbuster. And on Tuesday, he stopped by FOX13 to talk about his new movie, "Song Sung Blue" — featuring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.
County clerk faces questions about missing reports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioners are pressuring County Clerk Wanda Halbert to reconcile the financials from last year and provide them with the reports. Commissioners discussed at their meeting on Wednesday, asking Halbert to comply with “lawful requests for reports, data, and information from...
Camera shows Uber Eats driver allegedly stealing packages from downtown apartment building
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Downtown Memphis resident said an Uber Eats delivery driver allegedly stole several packages from her building’s lobby after making a food delivery. Amy Goode said the incident was captured on security cameras. The footage shows a man entering the building to deliver McDonald’s to a resident....
