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The University of Mississippi says its investigating offensive, racist video

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Mississippi says it’s actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students. “The university is aware of a video depicting offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable behaviors that conflict with our university values, and we condemn them,” the University of […]

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Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait

Jenny Joyner of Memphis gave a kidney to Stacy Hobson, who had waited 18 months and faced a 5- to 7-year wait, after a friend's Facebook post on kidney donation. The post Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

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Restaurant Inspection Scores: Nov. 3-Nov. 9

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: The Orleans […]

Shelby County, TN · 11h

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Memphis mother mourns son gunned down in Whitehaven

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Crime may be at a historic low in Memphis, but for families of crime victims, the violence is still far too real. “I’m trying so hard not to let anger take over me. But once I bury my son, I have to know what happened,” said Tina Blount.

Memphis, TN · 16h

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Suspect in connection with Memphis armed robbery, aggravated assault captured

PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - A suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault in Memphis has been captured and taken into custody. The Panola County Sheriff’s Office said information developed during the investigation led authorities to Crowder, MS. Authorities located a black Mercedes in the...

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Sources confirm death of former Shelby Co. Judge Melissa Boyd

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd has died, sources confirm. Her cause of death is currently unknown. Tennessee State Representative Torrey Harris wrote a social media post regarding her passing Saturday. In the post, Harris recounted a recent heartwarming reunion with Boyd while standing in line at the polls for Election Day.

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Man dead after shooting in Whitehaven, MPD says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man has died after a shooting in Whitehaven, the Memphis Police Department said. Just after 4:30 Monday morning, police said, officers were called to a gas station on Winchester near Hermitage Drive for a shooting call. Police said the officers found a man there who'd been shot.

Memphis, TN · 17h

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Bank of America cardholders get free admission to National Civil Rights Museum

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can visit the National Civil Rights Museum for free Sunday as part of the bank’s Museums on Us program. Bank of America has partnered with the museum to offer free general admission to Memphis...

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The Trailer and the Grid: Inside Elon Musk’s Next Relocation Gambit

Following a catastrophic showing in Texas politics last week, one in which his financially-backed Republican candidates were swept out of office after he blew through some $250 million of his fortune, tech’s favorite parlor game is, Where in the world is Elon Musk moving?. Consider this scene: On a...

Memphis, TN · 16h

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East Memphis bank set to come down for new development

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An application for demolition was filed Monday for a four-story bank at Poplar and Mendenhall, as part of a major redevelopment plan at a major East Memphis corner. The demolition would take down the First Horizon Bank at 4990 Poplar. That site is next door to the old Houston’s restaurant, which has […]

Memphis, TN · 13h

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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 · 4h

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Blue Honda Accord Occupants Shoot At Memphis Police, Vanish Into Night

Memphis police are searching for a group of suspects who opened fire on officers trying to pull over a blue Honda Accord Friday night, sending a bullet into a patrol car windshield before the car sped away. No one was hurt, but the shooters remain at large. According to Action...

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Detectives find nearly 4 lbs of fentanyl during search of Memphis home, per sheriff’s office

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Shelby County man is behind bars after detectives allegedly found enough fentanyl to kill nearly 900,000 people inside a Whitehaven home last week. Detectives also recovered a felonious amount of marijuana and several weapons between a search at that property and another search at his Cordova home.

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Car crashes into woods behind Memphis funeral home, large police presence, MPD helicopters seen

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FOX13 crews witnessed a large police scene with multiple Memphis Police Department helicopters. UPDATE 5:02 pm: MPD confirmed that officers responded to an armed party call, and are actively searching for the individual involved in the car crash and police scene. Around 2:30 p.m., FOX13 crews...

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MPD officer injured in two-vehicle crash on I-40

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An MPD officer was left injured after being involved in a wreck on I-40 near the Flyover Monday morning. Police say that just a few minutes after 7:30 a.m., they responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident involving an MPD cruiser. The officer was taken to a hospital in non-critical condition. […]

Memphis, TN · 10h

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Colby Labermeier leads Memphis area TSSAA football top performers in playoffs

Here are Memphis area high school football top performers following TSSAA high school football games from the first round of the playoffs. Offense Nate Brick, CBHS: Brick was 21-of-38 passing for 317 yards and a touchdown in a 34-14 loss to CPA. Trey Burse, CBHS: Burse had eight receptions for 127 yards. Ezra Caswell, CBHS: Caswell caught three passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. More: Stan Collins wins first TSSAA football playoff game for Whitehaven since 1996 More: Collierville's Larry Johnson leads Memphis area TSSAA football top performers in Week 11 Dillan Vaughn, Collierville: Vaughn ran the ball 17 times for 127 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-7 victory over White Station. Dominic Rocconi, Collierville: Rocconi was 12-of-15 passing for 134 yards and three touchdowns. London Shaw, Collierville: Shaw had 65 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Elijah Cochran, Cordova: Cochran carried the ball 27 times for 108 yards in a 49-0 loss to Southwind. Colby Labermeier, Covington: Labermeier rushed for 158 yards on seven attempts and four touchdowns in a 48-12 victory over Melrose. He also threw for a TD. Cordarius Byars, Covington: Byars carried the ball 26 times for 227 yards and a touchdown. Nic’kylan Murray, Covington:

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Faith-based Memphis nonprofit collecting items to distribute to homeless in winter months

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A faith-based Memphis nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of community service by distributing essential items to the local homeless population this winter. As temperatures start to drop, Joyous Connection Ministries is sponsoring a program to collect travel-sized hygiene products and blankets for unhoused residents in Memphis.

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Memphis Robbery on Thomas Street Leaves Four Armed Suspects at Large

Memphis robbery on Thomas Street: police say four masked, armed men stole a man's chain and white Infiniti sedan. Get suspect descriptions and the tip line. The post Memphis Robbery on Thomas Street Leaves Four Armed Suspects at Large first appeared on TN NEWS HUB .

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Dixie Pig in Blytheville celebrates century of tradition, Emmy recognition

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - For more than a century, one Mississippi County staple has been serving up the same family recipes to generations of hungry customers — and now, its story is earning regional television honors. The Dixie Pig in Blytheville was recently featured on the television series Taste...

Blytheville, AR · 2d

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Stan Collins wins first TSSAA football playoff game for Whitehaven since 1996

Whitehaven football under Stan Collins as been synonymous with playoff success. For the first time in 30 years, the Tigers have won a TSSAA football playoff game with Collins at the helm. Collins stepped down from his position in 1996. His return 30 years later is special for reasons beyond football: He now gets to celebrate the Whitehaven football community he built. “It’s really a joy,” Collins said after Whitehaven's 28-13 win over Bartlett in the first round of the 6A playoffs on Nov. 6. “Plus, you see all these young coaches out here, all these guys played at Whitehaven. It’s a good thing that we bring our kids back and they work in the school building. We got one of the best schools in the city.” Dressed in an all-black tracksuit and a Whitehaven High School toboggan, Collins walked over to junior quarterback Jour’din Shelton following the Tigers’ first-round game of the Class 6A playoffs against Bartlett. MORE TSSAA FOOTBALL: TSSAA announces initial football region assignments for 2027, 2028 seasons Collins embraced his quarterback. “He’s a stone-bone winner,” Collins said of Shelton. “The guy has got the mental attitude you have to have to play football.” Shelton’s three total