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Man sentenced to 2 life terms for stabbing deaths of woman, 4-month-old son
A Tennessee man was sentenced to two consecutive life terms after he was found guilty of killing a woman and her 4-month-old son, prosecutors said Monday. >> Read more trending news Enoch Zarceno Turner, 29, of Memphis, was convicted on Saturday in a Shelby County court on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated arson, and especially aggravated burglary, WMC-TV reported. He will not be eligible for parole, according to WHBQ-TV. Turner was accused in the stabbing deaths of 32-year-old Heather Cook and her son, Bentley Cook, who were killed on Sept. 13, 2019, according to a news release from the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
1 dead after shooting on 13 Colony Mall, according to MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a shooting on 13 Colony Mall Tuesday, according to MPD. Memphis Police says they responded to a shooting call a little before 5 p.m. on Tuesday to the 3200 block of 13 Colony Mall, which is between Fox Meadows and Parkway Village.
Who went home on Survivor? What Memphis contestant said about exit from the CBS show
The latest episode of "Survivor" ended Memphis contestant "Q" Burdette's run on the show. In the most recent episode of "Survivor," titled "Mama Bear," Quintavius "Q" Burdette was the most recent castaway voted off the island. In a 4-2 vote, Burdette ended his run on the 23rd day on the island. ...
Clouds will slowly give way to sun and warmer weather through Thursday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Clouds for some areas through midday will slowly give way to sun in most areas later this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be northwest at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: A few clouds otherwise mostly clear. Overnight lows will be...
Memphis Weather to Swing from Sunny Highs to Stormy Nights, Rainfall Expected This Weekend
The city of Memphis is bracing for a medley of weather conditions, starting with bright skies today before potentially stormy patterns head in for the weekend. According to a forecast by the National Weather Service, residents can expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 79 degrees, accompanied by a gentle north-northwest breeze around 10 mph.
Man accused of firing shots at car with 6-year-old inside
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A convicted felon known by the nickname “Killa Kese” is facing multiple charges after Memphis Police say he fired shots at a car with a man and his six-year-old daughter inside. Marquis Watts, 32, is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, Discharging […]
Man dead after Fox Meadows shooting, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A shooting in a Fox Meadows neighborhood left a man dead, according to the Memphis Police. Memphis Police said the shooting happened in the 3200 Block of Thirteen Colony Mall around 4:46 p.m. The man was sent to the hospital in critical condition, but he later died...
First Alert Forecast: quiet mid-week; rain rounds out work week
WEDNESDAY: A relative lull in the activity between a departing system and an approaching system. Expect clouds to roll in through the start of the day with morning 60s to kick off. Gradually, clouds will break for more sunshine through the afternoon, pushing highs toward the upper 70s and lower 80s. The kick off of WCBCC at Liberty Park should be in great shape Wednesday evening. We’ll stay dry and clear overnight with lows dropping into the 60s.
SUV crashes into Memphis high school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A small SUV crashed into a Memphis high school Thursday morning. FOX13 crews saw a dark-colored small SUV crashed into the side of Wooddale High School on Scottsdale Avenue around 8:30 a.m. The hood and front end of the vehicle were badly damaged. A tow truck was on the scene as well.
Trial date for suspect in Young Dolph death pushed back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Johnson, one of the men accused of being involved in the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, will have his trial date rescheduled. Initially, Johnson’s trial was set to start on June 3, 2024. However, his attorneys believed that they would not have enough time to have their evidence reviewed by […]
WATCH: 3 armed suspects rob woman outside home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for three people they say robbed a woman of her car at gunpoint. On May 10, officers responded to a robbery call in the 3700 block of Fairmont Avenue in the Nutbush area. Video footage captured three armed suspects approaching the victim as she was getting out of […]
Mississippi man found guilty of stealing over $12K from Walmart
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Horn Lake man was found guilty of an armed robbery and aggravated assault on Tuesday after he was accused of stealing more than $12,000 from a Neighborhood Walmart in Mississippi. Marcus Fields, 34, was sentenced to 30 years in state prison, according to the State of Mississippi office of the District […]
Millington motel shuts down after being declared a public nuisance, Shelby County DA confirms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Millington motel that has been a hotbed for crime and disturbances has been shut down by the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. This decision to close comes after the DA’s office analyzed two years’ worth of data that revealed increased crime at the motel.
Day 2 of World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest underway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - We approach day two of four in the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park. Many teams slept in tents overnight to marinate and prepare their meats for the judges. We know there are four categories: whole hod, shoulder, ribs, and patio...
Police search for Burger King customer who threatened employee with gun, helped herself to soda
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a woman who they say brought a gun inside a Burger King after a heated argument with a worker in the drive-through and helped herself to fountain drinks before fleeing. Police say the assault happened...
This can't be 'cue! Only one Memphis restaurant made Yelp's list of Top 100 barbecue spots
Yelp has released its Top 100 BBQ Spots for 2024 — and only one Memphis restaurant made the list. Featured at an insultingly low 100th place, Elwood's Shack barely managed to squeeze its way onto Yelp's supposedly definitive list. Elwood's Shack is one of the Memphis' newer barbecue joints,...
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