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Whitehaven Park Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Fighting for Life

A shooting at a Whitehaven park in Memphis left one person dead and two others critically injured Thursday night, according to police. Officers responded to a shooting call near Whitehaven Lane and Auburn Road just before 7 p.m., where they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was...

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Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait

Jenny Joyner of Memphis gave a kidney to Stacy Hobson, who had waited 18 months and faced a 5- to 7-year wait, after a friend's Facebook post on kidney donation. The post Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

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3 men charged with murder in Orange Mound shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men have been charged with murder after another man was shot in the head in Orange Mound on Saturday, Memphis Police said. Kylon Tremell Young, 19, Kaleb Clark, 20, and Zachary Clark, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder. They’re all scheduled to appear in court on Monday. On Nov. 7, […]

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MPD cruiser shot at during attempted traffic stop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis police cruiser was struck by gunfire as officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle near Grahamwood Friday night. Police say around 7:40 p.m., they attempted to pull over a Blue Honda Accord traveling in the area of Tutwiler Avenue and North Graham Street.

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Faith-based Memphis nonprofit collecting items to distribute to homeless in winter months

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A faith-based Memphis nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of community service by distributing essential items to the local homeless population this winter. As temperatures start to drop, Joyous Connection Ministries is sponsoring a program to collect travel-sized hygiene products and blankets for unhoused residents in Memphis.

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Fire causes $750,000 in damages to downtown building

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An accidental electrical fire caused $750,000 worth of damage to a downtown building Saturday. The Memphis Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 22 South Second Street at approximately 5:46 p.m. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. It’s unclear […]

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Memphis Robbery on Thomas Street Leaves Four Armed Suspects at Large

Memphis robbery on Thomas Street: police say four masked, armed men stole a man's chain and white Infiniti sedan. Get suspect descriptions and the tip line. The post Memphis Robbery on Thomas Street Leaves Four Armed Suspects at Large first appeared on TN NEWS HUB .

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Evan Linder brings “Byhalia, Mississippi” to Theatre Memphis

Native Memphian Evan Linder's play "Byhalia, Mississippi" earned widespread acclaim following its 2016 premiere, receiving six Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations and winning three, including Best New Work. Linder joined Kacky Walton to discuss the play, which was later remounted at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre and produced at the Kennedy Center in...

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The 9 Memphis, Tennessee Delis And Markets Where The Sandwiches Are Worth The Drive

One Memphis grocery store hides a deli inside a massive old Sears building that was reborn as a busy community hub. Yes, a sandwich counter now lives where catalog orders once moved. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned that another spot treats Philly cheesesteaks as serious business way...

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Elvis Presley’s music owners file new lawsuit against AI music generator

"All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen..."

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Missing Maine teen feared in danger could be headed to Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 14-year-old girl, who is missing from Maine and may be in danger, is believed to be headed toward Memphis. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office says Skylar Rowe was last seen Tuesday afternoon at her grandmother’s residence on the County Road in Turner. The Sheriff’s Department said Skylar may be with her […]

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks tests Memphis market with Smackers takeover, eyes possible expansion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nationally recognized cheesesteak restaurant chain brought a taste of Philadelphia to Memphis on Sunday as its founder considers expanding the business into the Bluff City. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks hosted a pop-up event at Smackers, located at 559 S. Highland St., beginning at noon. The Atlanta-based...

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12 Tennessee Restaurants That Still Have That Old-Fashioned Charm

A Tennessee burger joint has followed a distinctive seasoned-grease cooking tradition dating back to 1912. I read that twice, and then I got very hungry. That’s more than a century of burgers sharing one cooking tradition. That grill is only one stop on this list. Elsewhere, a giant lazy...

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Judge steps away from case involving man D.A. says was wrongly convicted

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Judge Lee Coffee has recused himself in the case involving Andrew Hayes, a man who local prosecutors say may have served years for a murder he didn’t commit. Judge Coffee filed the order of recusal motion on Friday, stepping away from the proceeding and, as he stated, causing “further delay in bringing […]

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Tennessee: Democrat State Rep. Justin Pearson Concedes to Republican While Decrying ‘Attacks on Democracy’

Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D) lost his race for the 9th Congressional District and conceded to State Sen. Brent Taylor (R) on Wednesday after the midterm elections on Tuesday. Taylor received about 2,500 more votes than his Democrat opponent, the Tennessee Outlook reported. “Pearson will continue to serve...

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Arrest made after man crashes into apartments during chase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old is now in custody after police say he crashed his vehicle into a North Memphis apartment building after a chase Thursday afternoon. Victor Rogers is now charged with Theft of Property ($2,500 – $10,000), Evading Arrest to wit: vehicle pursuit, and Evading Arrest to wit: foot pursuit. Officers say it […]

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Memphis Police Arrest Suspects in 3 Homicides, Including 2023 Cold Case

Memphis police arrested suspects in three homicide cases within 48 hours, including a 2023 cold case on Frayser Boulevard. Five face first-degree murder charges. The post Memphis Police Arrest Suspects in 3 Homicides, Including 2023 Cold Case first appeared on TN NEWS HUB .

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Shelby County, TN Shooting: 19-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder

Shelby County, TN – A 19-year-old man has been arrested on attempted first-degree murder and firearm charges after investigators say someone opened fire on a resident attempting to retrieve a package outside a home in northeast Shelby County, near Memphis.

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