Former Southaven officer gets 10 years for role in auto theft ring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Southaven, Mississippi police officer was sentenced Monday to 10 years in state prison plus a $10,000 fine for his role in an auto theft ring. Tony Herring Jr. pleaded guilty in March to one count of accessory after the fact to commit auto theft. Herring was indicted and arrested in […]
Lessons and Legacy: Shelby County Health Director gives final word before leaving office
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - After four years on the job, Shelby County Health Director Dr. Michelle Taylor is moving to Maryland for a similar role in Baltimore next month. Taylor’s tenure in the Bluff City has been filled with highs, lows and lot of lessons in between. Dr. Michelle...
Man charged in 4th of July shooting in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police arrested a man accused in a shooting on July 4 in Orange Mound. The shooting happened outside the Park Avenue Market, located on Park between Lewis-Davis Park and Semmes Street. One man was rushed to the hospital. Days later, investigators were able to speak...
Mother of Tyre Nichols says city stalling in civil lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The mother of Tyre Nichols is accusing the City of Memphis of stalling in the civil lawsuit between the municipality and her family. RowVaughn Wells’ attorneys recently filed a motion asking the judge to extend the time allowed to gather evidence for the case, arguing that the city purposefully...
Man accused of killing roommate’s puppy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has been accused of killing his roommate’s puppy after he says he possibly kicked it into a wall. Matthew Floyd, 39, was charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals to wit: death of a puppy. Shelby County deputies responded to an animal cruelty call in the 5100 block of Belfast Drive […]
Mother of ‘mummified daughter’ appears in court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman accused of staying inside a hotel room with the remains of her deceased daughter was in court on Monday morning. Kimberly Moore is charged with abuse of a corpse and failure to report the discovery of a dead body. If she is found guilty on the two charges, she could […]
Rare albino raccoon spotted in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man in Northeast Memphis feels pretty lucky to have spotted an albino raccoon in his backyard at least three times over the past year. During one of the encounters, he was able to capture the extremely rare critter on camera. The odds of spotting an albino raccoon in the wild are […]
Memphis named an All-America City by the National Civic League
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Civic League has named Memphis an All-America City for 2025. Officials said the prestigious national award recognizes cities that lead in civic engagement, equity, and innovative problem-solving. The non-profit organization announced 20 finalists for the award. City officials said the...
Caregiver allegedly stole and sold jewelry worth more than $80K from her elderly patients
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a caregiver, 22-year-old Corine Mukes, with stealing jewelry from the homes of her elderly patients. According to a representative for the two senior residents, many expensive pieces of jewelry, valued at about $82,025, vanished from the home on July 4. The...
Man with active warrants arrested after going to jail to bail out friend, sheriff...
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) - A man with active warrants was arrested after going to jail to bail out his friend on Thursday. According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Keith Shaw was being checked in as a visitor at the jail to bail out his friend when it was discovered that he had active...
