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MPD: Man caught on camera stealing packages downtown charged as ‘John Doe’
UPDATE: A man identified as ‘John Doe’ was booked in the Shelby County Jail Friday. The story has been updated to reflect the new information. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police said a man suspected of stealing packages from at least one downtown condo building was arrested Friday morning when officers found several of the stolen items […]
South Mississippi murder suspect captured in Arkansas
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WTVA) — Law enforcement in Arkansas captured a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a person outside a south Mississippi truck stop. Authorities arrested Tarayvian Miller, 18, in West Memphis, and booked him into the Crittenden County jail on Friday, WLBT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, reported.
DeSoto County Sheriff Deputy crashes car into second officer's car, DCSO says
HERNANDO, Miss. - Two DeSoto County Sheriff's Deputies cars collided this afternoon in Hernando, an official with the office said. A Sheriff's Deputy was about to turn north onto Getwell Road from I-269 just after noon when a Deputy behind his car hydroplaned and drove into the rear of it, a DeSoto County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said.
The Iconic Memphis Label Behind Music’s Most Soulful Stars
“We were flying by the seat of our pants,” Stax legend William Bell recently recalled of the early days of the venerable label that tracked the rise of the civil rights movement. “A lot of us came in from the gospel arena, right out of church, just neighborhood kids. We learned how to craft a song as young kids, 14, 15 years old, but really, we just wanted to hear our voices on the radio.”According to legend, Stax Records replaced cotton as the single biggest product coming out of Memphis, Tennessee, during its late-1960s heyday. And if you know the...
And the winners of the two BBQ festivals are...
This is Metro Editor Corinne Kennedy, and you're reading the Daily Briefing, our one-stop digital shop for the best Memphis stories from our award-winning Commercial Appeal team. And, as always, we're here to curate some of the best stories from some of the area's best journalists. Another year of the...
Memphis Police Nab 22-Year-Old After Violent Carjacking, Attempted Murder, and High-Speed Chase
A manhunt following a violent carjacking in Memphis ended with a 22-year-old man in cuffs, charged with a litany of crimes including attempted first-degree murder. Suspect Jaylen Simpson allegedly shot a man and then hijacked his vehicle yesterday morning, as per Memphis Police Department (MPD) officials. The chaotic scene unfolded...
St. Jude hosts annual Corvette Drive
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hosted its 13th Corvette Drive, an annual charity event, on Friday. More than 110 corvettes left Uftring Chevrolet in Washington, Illinois, for Memphis, driving through St. Jude’s campus. The organization raised $510,000 for 2024, bringing the total raised to...
1 dead, 2 injured in Midtown shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in Midtown Saturday night. Memphis Police responded to a shooting on Hawthorne Street near Crump Avenue at 8:38 p.m. According to police, one victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Two other victims were taken to local hospitals. Police say […]
18-year-old charged for auto burglaries, guns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old has been charged in a string of aggravated assaults and auto burglaries across Shelby County on April 16 and 17. R’Shunio Greer was identified by a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office task force as one of three to four suspects who were pulling up to homes in a stolen car and […]
Man arrested after carjacking in Westwood Meadows left man shot, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he shot a man before driving off with his car, police said. He was caught after a police chase about an hour later and was charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). The carjacking happened...
Person ejected from vehicle after crashing into parked cars near Shelby Drive
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An adult is in critical condition after being ejected from a vehicle in southeast Shelby County Thursday night. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, a three-vehicle accident occurred a little before 11 p.m. in the 4800 block of Harvest Knoll Lane near Shelby Drive. A vehicle ran off the road and […]
Gradual clearing with a stray shower or storm still possible through afternoon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -We started this morning with showers and storms for some but thankfully this afternoon is looking drier. A stray shower or storm will be possible into the afternoon but most will stay dry. High pressure will build in and keep us dry for Sunday but get ready for hot temperatures as we climb into the upper 80s Sunday and highs likely in the 90s Monday and Tuesday.
West Memphis animal shelter full; how you can help 70 rescued pups
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The West Memphis Animal Shelter is now caring for 70 dogs found living in horrible conditions at Hughes, Arkansas home. Shelter director Kerry Facello said Thursday they were able to rescue the last of the dogs from the property on Earle Beck Road off Highway 147. “There were two more, and it was almost […]
1 dead, 2 rushed to hospital after shooting on Hawthorne Street, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two people injured. Around 8:38 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on Hawthorne Street near Jackson Avenue. When police arrived, they discovered that three people had been shot. One of the victims was pronounced dead on the...
MPD investigates shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting in Whitehaven on Saturday morning. Details are limited but we’re working to find out more information. We will update you as we learn more information.
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