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West Memphis triple shooting kills two
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting at a West Memphis apartment complex left two people dead and another injured Tuesday night, according to police. One of those victims was identified by a family member as Shawn Smith Jr., 31. Reports say that just after 11 p.m., officers responded to a distress call that a woman had […]
Crash near Memphis airport leaves one dead, two injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), one is dead and two others are injured after a crash in the Memphis airport area on Thursday. Around 9 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on the 3100 block of Democrat Rd. One person died on the...
Heavy storms expected to move in overnight
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Mom can’t afford child’s prom dress after EBT card wiped clean
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A mother says she can’t afford to buy her daughter a prom dress after someone stole $435 in state benefits from her EBT card for a second time. Brenda Hearn said Tuesday she discovered a zero balance on her card. The Department of Human Services told her someone in Texas had used […]
Car strikes, critically injures man in Berclair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is fighting for his life Thursday night after a car struck him as he was walking in Berclair. Memphis police say the man was hit at the intersection of Summer Avenue and North Mendenhall Road. Officers received the call at 8:33 p.m. He was...
Man files lawsuit against Pizza Hut for racial discrimination, attorney’s office confirms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man is filing a lawsuit against the popular pizza chain Pizza Hut and cites racial discrimination as the reason. On May 3, the Carlos Moore Law Group filed a lawsuit against Pizza Hut’s Memphis locations on behalf of Mr. Jamerious Archie for an incident of racial discrimination that occurred on June 25, 2023, in Oxford, Mississippi.
Pickup truck hits 2-year-old girl, flees the scene on Lamar Avenue
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A two-year-old girl is in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck on Lamar Avenue, according to Memphis Police. Wednesday, just before midnight, officers responded to the 3700 block of Lamar Avenue. The toddler was struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene. She was taken to LeBonheur in […]
Your First Alert to an unsettled pattern keeping clouds and showers in place for several days
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A steady flow of moisture combined with a series of upper level disturbances and daytime heating will keep the chance of rain in the Mid-South every day for the next seven days. Fortunately, this is not a severe weather pattern, but periods of heavy rain along with thunder and lightning can be expected.
Memphis Toddler in Critical Condition After Fall from Apartment Window, Police Investigating Incident
A three-year-old boy is clinging to life after a harrowing fall from a second-story apartment window in Frayser, as reported by local authorities. The tragic accident unfolded yesterday afternoon at Corning Village Apartments off Steele Street. According to a statement obtained by Action News 5, the toddler was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition.
Woman’s car stolen with dog inside at Fresh Market, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis woman is searching for her dog after her car was stolen with her beloved pet inside. On May 2, officers responded to a car theft at the Fresh Market on Union Avenue. When officers arrived, the victim informed them that she parked on the...
Proposed city budget gets mixed reaction from council, public
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of Memphis City Council are starting to share their opinions on the mayor’s proposed budget as the council starts their tour across the districts to hear directly from the people. Memphis City Council Chairman JB Smiley led the charge in Thursday night’s discussion during a community meeting in Cordova. The topic […]
Woman arrested by marshals in 2019 murder case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was arrested Wednesday in the death of a man who police say was robbed, murdered and left in a ditch in 2019. Breanna Williams was allegedly involved in a robbery and shooting that resulted in the death of Baba Said at a residence in the 1400 block of Amarillo Street. […]
Alleged squatters accused of stealing utilities, running chop shop in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are facing charges after allegedly living at a Frayser house illegally, stealing thousands of dollars in utilities from MLGW and running a chop shop at the house. The property owner of a home in the 2600 block of Windsor Parkway says two men, Jordan Hanson and Johnathan Montgomery, had been […]
Dave & Buster's allowing people to gamble on arcade games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - You can already bet on basketball, football and baseball. But how about Mortal Kombat?. Dave & Buster's, a popular arcade, sports bar and restaurant with a one location in the Memphis area, has started allowing patrons to gamble on arcade games. Dave & Buster's partnered with a tech company called Lucra to make that happe and it's getting around regulations and permitting requirements for gambling by calling them "games of skill."
'We just want closure:' Mid-South family seeks justice for loved one killed by hit-and-run driver
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - What was supposed to be a month of celebration for one Mid-South family has turned into a month of heartbreak and devastation. "It's taken a toll because we're supposed to be planning prom and a graduation for one brother, and we're having to do that in the midst of planning a funeral for another brother," Tanisha Johnson said.
Thieves steal car from Frayser driving school, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A driving school in Frayser wants to teach some car thieves a lesson. Police said the crooks stole one of the school's cars last week and tried to break into another this week.“We must get to the root cause of why these things are happening in these communities,” said Charlie Caswell, Shelby County Commissioner.
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