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Suspect wears blonde wig, mask to rob bank in Southaven, police say
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Southaven Police Department is searching for a suspect they say was involved in a robbery. On Thursday, April 18, 2024, at approximately 12:18, Southaven Police responded to an armed robbery of a bank at SecurTrust Federal Credit Union on Goodman Road. According to police, the suspect...
Men charged after 540 lbs of marijuana, $70K in jewelry seized in 6-month sting across Memphis, Cordova and Olive Branch
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Around 540 pounds of marijuana and $70,000 in jewelry have been seized after a six-month-long operation by the Memphis Police Department’s Heroin Opiate Response Team (HORT) that expanded beyond city limits into Cordova and Olive Branch, Mississippi. Two stolen guns and over $185,000 in cash...
Woman arrested at airport with nearly 60 pounds of marijuana in luggage, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee say a woman is facing a felony charge after a large amount of marijuana was found in her luggage. Police at the Memphis International Airport said Kierra Carter, 21, was found carrying 56 pounds of pot in her luggage while traveling last Sunday.
New UofM police chief opens up about past in Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Little Rock Police Chief, Keith Humphrey is the new top cop at the University of Memphis. He has been leading campus safety since February of this year, and says he plans to better protect Memphis’ flagship school using his 34 years of law enforcement experience. “So really it’s been a whirlwind. […]
Shelby County DA: Evidence indicates slain Memphis police officer killed by friendly fire
The Shelby County District Attorney's office said Wednesday evening that evidence indicates a Memphis Police Department officer killed in a shootout Friday was killed by friendly fire. The DA's office said it will not be proceeding with murder charges against a 17-year-old suspect. However, the 17-year-old, who was critically injured the shootout which...
Numerous cars, first responder vehicles broken into on Mud Island, at fire station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Overnight, more than a dozen vehicles were vandalized in areas across the city. On Mud Island, four people were victims of smash and grab car break-ins with nothing being taken. But, things were different in Hickory Hill, as firefighters and paramedics were also targeted. School supplies, a laptop, and several guns were […]
Fight breaks out between student, teacher at Trezevant High School
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teacher may lose his job after getting into a fight with a student at Trezevant High School Tuesday afternoon. The fight took place in the cafeteria. A video is now being shared all over social media showing moments leading up to the fight and the aftermath. A student who witnessed the […]
MPD to honor fallen officer with Sea of Blue on Sunday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department will honor an officer killed in the line of duty with a Sea of Blue this weekend. Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney, 26, was killed in a shootout last Friday off Horn Lake Road. He joined the force in 2020. Officers will conduct the Sea of Blue starting at […]
Tennessee renters do not have a right to air conditioning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - With the frigid temperatures behind us, thousands of Mid-South families are now learning their air conditioners do not work. “To come in here and sleep in the heat all night - it's unbearable," said Erica Davis. Davis told FOX13 that the air conditioning has been out in...
Law enforcement to hold community event in DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — DeSoto County’s Crime Summit is an event aiming to bring people from all walks of life together to tackle the tough topic of crime. The event will be held Saturday at Brown Missionary Baptist Church. DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle says it’s all about building a powerful partnership with the community. “Your […]
Memphis weather: Damaging winds and severe storms expected across Mid-South
The Mid-South is expected to get hit with severe storms this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service office in Memphis says numerous severe storms are expected today, beginning around 4 p.m. and picking up about 7 p.m. tonight. There is a strong likelihood for damaging winds to occur during...
Suspects rob Ulta twice in one week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for the suspects responsible for robbing a Cordova Ulta Beauty store twice in the same week. At 6:20 p.m., on April 11, five men entered the Ulta Beauty at 2273 North Germantown Parkway. The men broke display cases and took a variety of fragrances from the […]
Ember & Oak brings 'upscale steakhouse' to Southaven: A first look at the new restaurant
A new high-end steakhouse is now open in Southaven's Snowden District. Located at Getwell and Nail roads, Ember & Oak Prime is the latest restaurant from Les Hooper, Tammy Hooper and Jeff Blankenship. They've been the owners of 10th Inning Sports Bar & Grill since 2019, and now they have a new business venture right across the street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 17.
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