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Millington man found guilty of molesting, raping underage relatives
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A Millington man has been convicted almost five years after he molested and raped two young girls in his family. A Shelby County jury found Richard Higgs, 34, guilty on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and incest. Prosecutors say the crimes happened in...
Collierville Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts at Suggs Park
According to town officials, Collierville just got a little more spirited with the addition of brand-spanking-new pickleball courts in Suggs Park. Kicking off with a bash on Thursday, the grand opening saw the traditional ribbon-cutting, a warm-up speech from Mayor Stan Joyner, and the local bigwigs, including Vice Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Administrator Molly Mehner, showing off their paddle prowess in a friendly inaugural match.
Semi spills chemicals on Olive Branch highway
OLIVE Branch, Miss. (WMC) - Traffic is congested on Highway 178 between Hacks Cross Road and Business Center Drive in Olive Branch due to a chemical spill from a semi-trailer Friday afternoon, according to the Olive Branch Police Department. Drivers are asked to expect moderate delays. Olive Branch police are...
Man wanted in shooting death at Mississippi city park arrested for murder in Tennessee
A suspect in a Mississippi murder has been captured in Tennessee. On May 10, 2024, U.S. Marshals captured Markavis Sanders, 20, of Fayette County, Tennessee, who was wanted for a homicide in Mississippi. The incident occurred on April 19, 2024, when 21-year-old Jaquavion Markell-Ball was shot to death on College...
Shelby County DA and Millington Police Collaborate to Close Notorious Super 10 Motel Amid Safety Concerns
Millington's notorious Super 10 Motel, which has become synonymous with illegal activities, is set to close its doors. Officials have determined that the establishment represents a significant threat to the community's safety. As reported by Action News 5, the joint effort by the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and the Millington Police Department marks the first such collaboration aimed at addressing crime at suburban commercial properties.
A new live music venue / sports bar is coming to Collierville: What to expect at Nashoba
A major part of the revitalization happening at Collierville’s The Shops at Carriage Crossing involves a roughly 10,000-square-foot “Lafayette’s Music Room”-like concept. Wolf River Hospitality Group's Nashoba is expected to open in June in the space that was formerly Hickory Tavern restaurant, according to Kirk Cotham,...
Man sentenced to 2 life terms for stabbing deaths of woman, 4-month-old son
A Tennessee man was sentenced to two consecutive life terms after he was found guilty of killing a woman and her 4-month-old son, prosecutors said Monday. >> Read more trending news Enoch Zarceno Turner, 29, of Memphis, was convicted on Saturday in a Shelby County court on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated arson, and especially aggravated burglary, WMC-TV reported. He will not be eligible for parole, according to WHBQ-TV. Turner was accused in the stabbing deaths of 32-year-old Heather Cook and her son, Bentley Cook, who were killed on Sept. 13, 2019, according to a news release from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
Squirrel causes nearly 7K people in Olive Branch to lose power
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - A squirrel caused a massive power outage in Olive Branch Thursday morning, according to Northern Electric Cooperative (NEC). The NEC said a squirrel snuck into the Olive Branch Substation and ended up leaving 6,8000 residents in the dark. All power was restored around 8 a.m., according...
Collierville BMA denies Principle Toyota's rezoning request
Principle Toyota’s resubmitted rezoning request was denied by a 4-2 vote on the second reading by the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its Monday meeting. Aldermen's John Worley, John Stamps, Missy Marshall and Billy Patton voted against the rezoning request, while Mayor Stan Joyner and Maureen Fraser voted for it. The three aldermen all spoke highly of Principle Toyota, but all expressed their concerns of where the relocated dealership would be at behind the Kroger on Houston Levee Road.
Inmate attacked at 201 Poplar, family says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another inmate has been stabbed and jumped at 201 Poplar, according to his family members. Kelvin Young, 37, was being held at 201 Poplar for his next court date. His mom received a call from her son saying he had been attacked inside the jail. “He told me, ‘Mom I’ve been stabbed […]
Baseball Recap: Preston Brooks can't quite lead Clarksville over Collierville
On Thursday, Clarksville faced Collierville in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Clarksville Wildcats lost 9-3 to the Collierville Dragons. Clarksville's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Clarksville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them...
Four former MPD officers, SCSO deputy recommended for decertification
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Four former members of Mid-South law enforcement may soon lose their ability to work in the field in Tennessee. Three former members of the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and one former member of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) were called in front of the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) committee on Thursday, May 15. All four were recommended for decertification, meaning that they could lose their Tennessee law enforcement license when the POST committee meets again next week for a formal vote.
Shelby County restaurant inspection scores, May 7-13
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Raw Girls679 […]
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