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Crash knocks down utility pole in Collierville, police say
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. - A crash knocked down a utility pole in Collierville on Friday morning, police said. Collierville Police reported the crash just after 7 a.m. and asked drivers to avoid Houston Levee, south side of Poplar Avenue. No other details were released. FOX13 has a crew headed to the...
Cleotha Abston sentenced to 80 years for raping, kidnapping Alicia Franklin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Cleotha Abston received an 80-year prison sentence Friday for raping and kidnapping Alicia Franklin, according to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. In April, he was found guilty of aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Franklin accused Abston of...
Man Critically Injured, Ejected in Vehicle Crash Involving Parked Cars in Southeast Memphis
A collision in Southeast Memphis has left one man clinging to life at Regional One Hospital after a vehicle he was in careened into two parked cars late Thursday night. Action News 5 reports the accident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Harvest Knoll Lane near Shelby Drive. In an unfortunate turn of events, the victim was ejected from the vehicle upon impact and suffered critical injuries.
Overton Park Shell free concert series lineup released
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - From beloved, local artists to notable, traveling acts, the talent taking over the Overton Park Shell this season is sure to get folks fired up to return to their favorite, backyard venue. Running May 17 through October 12, the 2024 Orion Free Concert Series will showcase...
Man wanted in shooting death at Mississippi city park arrested for murder in Tennessee
A suspect in a Mississippi murder has been captured in Tennessee. On May 10, 2024, U.S. Marshals captured Markavis Sanders, 20, of Fayette County, Tennessee, who was wanted for a homicide in Mississippi. The incident occurred on April 19, 2024, when 21-year-old Jaquavion Markell-Ball was shot to death on College...
Shelby County DA and Millington Police Collaborate to Close Notorious Super 10 Motel Amid Safety Concerns
Millington's notorious Super 10 Motel, which has become synonymous with illegal activities, is set to close its doors. Officials have determined that the establishment represents a significant threat to the community's safety. As reported by Action News 5, the joint effort by the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and the Millington Police Department marks the first such collaboration aimed at addressing crime at suburban commercial properties.
Young Dolph murder trial pushed to September
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The trial for the men accused of murdering Memphis rapper, Young Dolph, has been pushed to September. It was just weeks away from starting, on June 3. This is the second time the trial date has been moved. Originally, the trial was set for March 11.
Clarksville High clinches state tournament appearance, sets program record for single season wins
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville High Wildcats hosted games two and three of a three game series on Thursday, May 16, against the Collierville Dragons. While CHS fell in the second game by a score of 9-2, the Wildcats bounced back in game three to punch their ticket to the state tournament with a 5-0 shutout victory.
Hazmat team responds to ammonia leak at Arlington facility, officials report
ARLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A hazmat team responded to an ammonia leak at a facility in Arlington Thursday. The leak is at a business along Gulf Stream Road. Officials say the leak is minimal and no one was in danger. Employees of the facility were told they did not have...
Squirrel causes nearly 7K people in Olive Branch to lose power
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - A squirrel caused a massive power outage in Olive Branch Thursday morning, according to Northern Electric Cooperative (NEC). The NEC said a squirrel snuck into the Olive Branch Substation and ended up leaving 6,8000 residents in the dark. All power was restored around 8 a.m., according...
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.
Olive Branch rising country music star to perform latest hit at Lafayette’s Music Room
Ben Chism didn’t set out to have a career in music. When his older brother, Brad, started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old, Ben thought he sounded terrible and begged him to stop the noise so that he could watch “Rugrats.”. It was his brother...
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