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Neighbor fires shots at dogs after MLGW worker attacked
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An MLGW worker was attacked by a dog while checking for a faulty meter, leading to a shooting in a resident’s backyard, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Around 8 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a house in the 4200 block of Hickory Run Place, where a Memphis Light, Gas, […]
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.
MSCS will not authorize guns for staff members
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins says the district will not authorize staff members to carry guns. The announcement comes in the wake of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signing a bill allowing teachers and other staff members to carry weapons. The controversial bill passed despite the...
Dog attacks MLGW worker checking on a meter, SCSO says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW) worker in the field was injured after a dog bit the employee on a residential property, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). When Sheriff's Deputies responded to an animal injury call on the 4200 block of Hickory Run...
Man found guilty of killing 4-month-old son, child's mother
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Five years after a woman and a small boy were stabbed to death inside of a Memphis home, the man responsible has been sentenced to two life sentences, according to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. Enoch Turner was convicted of murdering 32-year-old Heather Cook and her...
$8,000 reward now offered in 2023 hit-and-run outside biker rally at Liberty Park that killed three
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County has announced an extra $4,000 reward is being offered in an August 2023 hit-and-run crash that left three people dead. That makes a total of $8,000 offered for information leading to charges. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Aug....
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert publicly responds to petition that would remove her from office
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Tuesday morning, Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert held a press conference in an effort to defend her name as the future of her place in local government appears uncertain. It came one day after records show Halbert's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the petition...
Millington motel shut down as public nuisance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Millington motel has been shut down as a public nuisance. The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and Millington Police held a joint news conference Wednesday, May 15, 2024, announcing the closure of the Super 10 motel at 7925 Highway 51 North in Millington. D.A....
How taking a new survey can help drug prevention efforts in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As ABC24 is seeking solutions for issues in our community, there is a new drug prevention effort underway by the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD). The department has launched an online survey to gather information about drug use, overdoses, and services available to prevent harm within the community. The SCHD said the goal is to determine what barriers are in the way of people seeking out help, such as free naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, and treatment programs.
Shelby County Health Department to host tour for 'Bike-to-Work Day' in medical district
A bicycle tour of the Memphis Medical District is being organized by the Shelby County Health Department and their partners Explore Bike Share and the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. The tour is said to take place on May 17 and start at 8 a.m. on the front lawn of 814...
Mid-South motel declared public nuisance, shut down, DA's office says
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - A Millington motel was declared a public nuisance Wednesday and shut down until further notice after hundreds of reports of crime over the years. In a joint announcement, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and the Millington Police Department said that the Super 10 Motel off U.S. Highway 51 would close due to "criminal activity and nuisance behavior."
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