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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.
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...
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.
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...
Suspect on the run after North Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for the suspect who shot a man in North Memphis Thursday night. Police responded to a shooting on Jones Street near Robeson Avenue at 9:06 p.m. Memphis Police say officers found the victim on the scene. He was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. Police say […]
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 […]
Why is car insurance so high in Memphis? An expert explains
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Auto insurance premiums are on the rise, but how are increasing car thefts, like here in Memphis, playing a factor? At a time when it seems the price of everything is going up, now add car insurance payments to that list. One frustrated Memphian wrote to WREG, “Auto insurance up 18% since […]
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.
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 […]
Nashville man killed in Memphis road rage shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man was killed in a Memphis road rage shooting on Monday night, family and friends confirmed to WSMV4. Frank Platt was shot during a road rage incident at about 7 p.m. at Coleman Road and Magevney Street. According to the family, Platt was 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 […]
FedEx employee accused of stealing $10k in cash from packages
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A recently terminated FedEx employee is accused of stuffing $10,000 in cash plus Airpods and an Apple watch into his pockets at the Memphis shipping hub. Kadarius Pirtle, 20, is charged charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000. A FedEx security officer called Memphis police to the facility on Democrat Road around 2:15 […]
WATCH: FOX13 Investigates: Are tax breaks to boost big business working?
FOX13 Investigates: Are tax breaks to boost big business working?. Memphis and Shelby County give away about $70 million a year in property tax breaks to businesses. The goal is for those tax breaks to boost business in the Bluff City. But is it working?
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. […]
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."
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