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AR police department cancels AR-15 raffle after controversy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Forrest City Police Department called off a raffle fundraiser just hours after it began due to controversy regarding the big prize. The police department said on Wednesday that they were partnering with neighboring business, EZ Pawn shop, to raffle off a brand-new AR-15 rifle. The gun would have come equipped with […]
Long-time DeSoto County educator Dorothy Ann Smith remembered
Dorothy Ann Smith wanted to be a nurse when she was growing up, but couldn’t stand the sight of needles or blood. Instead, the Hernando native embarked on a nearly 50 year career in education, most notably as principal of Horn Lake Elementary School. Smith, who passed away over...
Two out of three ain’t bad at Slim Chickens
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dining Duo are a couple of foodies who enjoy eating out and sampling the local cuisine in the Mid-South. To ensure the reviews are unbiased and that the duo remain anonymous, their identities are masked behind their favorite comic book heroes. Slim Chickens. 6505 Getwell Road.
Maintenance worker finds abandoned puppies in dumpster
TUNICA, Miss. (WMC) - A maintenance man found a few puppies in a dumpster Friday. Tunica Humane Society said they received a call from a maintenance employee at the Welcome Center on Interstate 55 between Senatobia and Southaven. It was hot that day and the three puppies would have died...
DeSoto County Sheriff weighs in on Springfest fight, juvenile crime and more
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Days after Southaven’s annual Springfest was forced to shut down early due to juvenile violence, people in the area had the chance to meet with the leadership of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department at a town hall meeting. Though the incident is a Southaven Police...
Parents share concerns after Spring Fest brawl
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The annual Spring Fest in Southaven was shut down Saturday after a large fight involving teens and young adults, according to Southaven police. The Spring Fest is an annual event that brings in hundreds for food, rides, and fun. That all came to an abrupt end on Saturday when police say a large fight broke out. Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Mom says 8-year-old trampled at Southaven Springfest brawl
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A child is in the hospital after his mother says he was trampled following a brawl Saturday night at Southaven Springfest. Tyneshia West told WREG that she allowed her 8-year-old son, Tylen Shaw, to go with his family to the 44th Annual Springfest. However, it wasn’t long until she received an unwanted […]
DeSoto County Sheriff and Southaven Leaders Address Juvenile Disorder at Town Hall Meeting
In the wake of a disrupted celebration in Southaven, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department convened a town hall meeting on Tuesday to address public concerns, a discussion underscored by recent juvenile unrest at Springfest, as reported by Action News 5. Sheriff Thomas Tuggle took the stage, continuing his department's dialogue with the community, covering topics ranging from crime prevention to strategies for youth engagement.
Southaven fair cut short after a dangerous situation
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - What was supposed to be a family environment at the Southaven Springfest quickly turned into a dangerous situation Saturday night, leading people to run for their lives. Dallas Hunsutker was BBQ Competition Contestant and said it was a little after eight o’clock when a large crowd...
Southaven Spring Fest Shut Down, Child Trampled Amid Brawl Involving Unsupervised Youths
Chaos broke out at the annual Spring Fest in Southaven, leading to its premature shutdown on Saturday after a brawl involving teens and young adults stirred panic among hundreds in attendance. The ruckus drew a staunch police response and resulted in two people arrested for disorderly conduct, with rumors of gunfire that were later dismissed due to lack of evidence or reported injuries, Action News 5 revealed.
Islander Release Video For Their West Memphis Three-Inspired Track “Ritual Of Death”
A music video for Islander‘s latest single “Ritual Of Death” has now made its way to the internet. The alternative metal group debuted that track online last week. The band said of the single around the time of its original premiere:. “May 5th, 1993…three eight-year-old boys set...
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Wednesday | Here's what you can do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health departments for Shelby County, DeSoto County, and Crittenden County all issued "Code Orange" air quality alerts for Wednesday, May 1. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of...
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