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Teen boy shot in Parkway Village, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 17-year-old boy was shot early Monday morning in Parkway Village, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded just before 2 a.m. to a shooting on the 3900 block of Camelot Lane near Getwell and Knight Arnold roads. Investigators were told that the...
Your First Alert to a break from the stormy pattern
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - After a week of rogue storms slamming the Mid-South, a drier pattern is finally taking shape for the week ahead. Rain chances are not zero, but minimal for the next few days. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear with a light Northwest wind and overnight lows in the low...
I-55 bridge to close for 2 weeks as interchange project enters next phase
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that the I-55 Memphis-Arkansas bridge will close to traffic in June as crews enter the next phase of the I-55 and E.H. Crump Boulevard interchange project in Downtown Memphis. Construction work will include hydro-demolition and deck repair work...
Lightening strike causes fire in Cordova
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - While you were sleeping Shelby County fire crews responded to an overnight house fire in Cordova. The fire happened on Whitten Road near Shelby Farms just before 2 a.m. Several fire trucks were lined on the road to put out the fire. The fire was caused...
Memorial Day marks beginning of deadliest months for teen drivers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Summer is becoming more dangerous on Memphis roads, especially for teenagers, as a new report shows that statewide deadly crashes are increasing. Monday marks the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers.” AAA says this is when the number of deadly crashes starts to rise. “When we’re talking about bad behaviors and bad […]
Severe weather impacts thousands in Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Thousands were impacted by severe weather in the Mid-South Sunday night. About 6,00 people are without power. More than 1,000 people are without power specifically in Midtown and Crosstown area. Also, storms caused downed trees and powerlines on Poplar Avenue near Goodlett Street. MLGW crews have...
2 women injured in shooting near Douglass Community Center; 4 suspects on the run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is searching for four men after a shooting near the Douglass Community Center that injured two women Monday afternoon. Police say the shooting took place outside a home across the street from the community center on Ash Street. One woman was sent...
Widow remembers husband on Memorial Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Communities continue to remember the fallen and missing veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Hundreds of people came to the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a ceremony of remembrance this Memorial Day. “We are here to remember the fallen,” said Erin Joseph, widow of...
Day of Remembrance held at Memorial Park Cemetery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — During the day of remembrance, an annual service at Memorial Park Cemetery in East Memphis reflected on those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. “We always get a very very nice turnout. We definitely have a lot of families calling in who want to know about our event. We share that with them […]
Today is a First Alert Weather day due to the potential for severe storms this evening
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Strong to severe storms will be possible with any isolated storms that pop up this afternoon but especially this evening as a cold front moves through. The bulk of the rain and storms will develop after 9 PM. The primary threats are strong wind, hail, along with locally heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. Showers and storms should taper off around 3 AM.
17-year-old drunk driver crashes into MPD car, other vehicles, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 17-year-old drunk driver crashed into multiple parked cars, including a MPD squad car in The Heights neighborhood, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department, a BMW 328i driven by the teen boy was going westbound on Rosamond Avenue when the front driver's side of the car hit a GMC Sierra.
MLGW works to repair damage following overnight storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Light Gas and Water are working to restore customers’ power after a powerful storm late Sunday night. The weather has passed the Memphis area and the sun is out, but the damage remains as many MLGW customers were without power early Monday morning. According to MLGW, a tree fell on Goodlett […]
MSCS Nutrition Services offers Summer Meal Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools Nutrition Services will offer the Summer Meal Program. Nutrition Services will provide free meals to those under the age of 18 at 100 sites across Memphis and Shelby County from May 29 until August 2. Those who are 19 years and older and...
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