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AT&T employees help deliver baby at store

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis family went out to shop for new phones, but left the store with something much more priceless. Daniel and Kelly Rowley had an unexpected guest while they were at an AT&T store. "I honestly thought she was peeing herself," Daniel said. Surveillance video shows the...

Memphis, TN · 3h

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Police hunt gunmen accused of shooting at Memphis home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are asking for help in finding two suspects they say shot at a Whitehaven residence with multiple people inside last month. On October 21, around 3:45 a.m., officers say they responded to a shooting in the 200 block of East Raines Road. When police arrived at the scene, they were […]

Memphis, TN · 4h

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Navy identifies Memphis sailor killed at Pearl Harbor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just ahead of Veterans Day, the U.S. Navy identified a sailor from Memphis who was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor nearly 85 years ago. Fireman Third Class John Winter Martin was just twenty years old and aboard the USS California during the attack. The Navy said the ship was […]

Memphis, TN · 21h

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‘They Thought They Had Tomorrow’: Grieving Mid-South moms launch Memphis billboard campaign to fight counterfeit fentanyl epidemic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A group of grieving mothers from Memphis and North Mississippi is turning their personal tragedies into a public warning, taking their message directly to local streets through a new billboard campaign aimed at saving lives from counterfeit drugs and illicit fentanyl. The initiative, part of a...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Nashville pedicab driver indicted for murder in 2025 downtown shooting

A Nashville pedicab driver has been indicted for second-degree murder more than a year after fatally shooting a 23-year-old man during an argument over a fare outside Bridgestone Arena. A grand jury concluded the shooting was not self-defense.

Nashville, TN · 2d

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Man allegedly vandalizes Army recruiter building with racial slur

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of spray-painting a racial slur on an Army recruitment building in Millington. Christopher S. Davis, 21, was charged with vandalism, to wit: over $1,000, and Civil Rights intimidation, to wit: property damage. On Nov. 7 at around 2 p.m., officers responded to a vandalism at the Armed Forces […]

Millington, TN · 2d

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City continues to hear concerns about data centers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council and some Memphis residents met Monday to discuss legislation over data centers. This comes just weeks after council members voted for a 135-day moratorium on new data centers, nearly two years after SpaceXAI’s arrival. City of Memphis’ Chief Operating Officer says he and his team spent weeks in […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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The Disappearance of Martyna Clemons

63 year old Martyna Clemons was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on October 21, 2024. She hasn’t been heard from since. On October 21, 2024, Martyna Clemons was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Appearance. Black female with black hair and...

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Photos of suspects who crashed stolen car in Tipton County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Covington Police have released images of several men who reportedly fled from authorities after crashing a car that was stolen from Memphis in Tipton County on Friday. The pursuit began on Highway 51 and Highway 59 West after a Covington Police Officer spotted the stolen car. The car crashed into another vehicle near […]

Tipton County, TN · 22h

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Veteran sheriff reflects on memories of his time during war

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as we salute our veterans, we are honoring their commitment to country, their service, and sacrifice. That includes DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, who saw combat as a Marine during “Operation Desert Storm.” Sheriff Tuggle talked about his time in the Marine Corps with WREG’s Mike Suriani […]

Memphis, TN · 7h

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Easy Way grocery brand revived for downtown Memphis project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are plans for an iconic Memphis grocery chain to return to the Bluff City. Easy Way, known for its fresh produce and bright orange buildings, opened its first store in 1932. The last store closed back in 2018 — but a nonprofit has plans to bring it back to downtown. The […]

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Next week, the fate of these 11 tracks will be sealed

If you love racing and have millions of dollars sitting, this is a good time to rise to action. A dozen or so IHRA-owned tracks are headed to a sealed auction, and they include venues that have hosted sports car racing and autocross, such as Heartland Motorsports Park, Memphis International Raceway and Rockingham Speedway.

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Memphis emerges as a top metro for growth in millionaire homeowners

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is emerging as one of the nation’s fastest-growing metros for millionaire homeowners, according to RentCafe. From 2020 to 2024, Memphis increased 931%, ranking #20 on the list of in-demand metros for millionaire homeowners with 536 households earning at least $1 million a year in 2024, compared to just 52 households in […]

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An Artist’s Maximalist 1900s Memphis Home Filled with Antiques

Mixed media artist and vintage reseller Dorothy Collier welcomes us into her early 1900s Memphis home, where original architectural details and an expansive collection of antiques set the stage for a richly layered interior. The seventh family to call the house home, Dorothy has embraced its history, preserving details like intricate moldings, wood paneling and stained glass windows installed by the original Gratz family. The home’s history is woven into Memphis itself, with connections to the Birch family and attorney Lucius Birch, who represented Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike.

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DeSoto County passes kratom ban

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - Kratom sales are now banned in DeSoto County, Mississippi. On Nov. 2, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution and manufacturing of kratom products “to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.”. Natural kratom is...

Desoto County, MS · 1d

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Memphis Shelters Lock Out Unhoused Residents Over Missing State IDs

Hundreds of shelter beds across Memphis cannot be occupied without a state ID, Hospitality Hub officials say. City council members are now asking whether new legislation could clear that barrier for unhoused residents who are otherwise locked out of basic services. The issue came into sharp focus when Kelcey Johnson,...

Memphis, TN · 8h

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100s of Memphis families receive food, essential items as part of outreach event

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of Memphis families received food and household essentials during a giveaway event Tuesday. FedEx teamed up with Feed the Children and Streets Ministries to host the “Resource Rally” mobile giveaway event in the Grand Heights neighborhood. More than 2,800 pounds of food, personal...

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Man dead after shooting in Whitehaven

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now dead after a shooting in Whitehaven early Wednesday morning, according to Memphis Police. Officers say they responded to a shooting call in the 900 block of Scaife Road just before 2 a.m. Upon their arrival, a male victim was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. At […]

Memphis, TN · 11h

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