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CORDOVA, Tenn. - A teenager was critically injured after a shooting in Cordova on Sunday afternoon, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a shooting with injuries in the 10070 block of Mill Hill Avenue in Cordova around 2:40 p.m. According to the sheriff's office, deputies found a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - All lanes of traffic on Wolf River Boulevard from Kimbrough Road to Farmington Boulevard will be closed, starting tonight, October 12, for the Night Rider Family Bike Ride, the City of Germantown says. The road closure will take place from 6:30 p.m. to around 8 p.m., Saturday...

Residents in Memphis, Tennessee, should brace for the first frost of the season this week as temperatures are set to plunge. With frost likely on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, local gardeners and farmers are urged to harvest any remaining crops to avoid potential damage. Temperatures may drop below 40°F, posing a threat to sensitive outdoor vegetation.

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A person is dead following a late-night crash on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers responded to a fatal crash at S. Bellevue St. and Saxon Ave at 10:53 PM on Saturday, Oct. 12. A 2006 Scion tC was driving on...

The story of Oak Court Mall in Memphis, Tennessee, begins long before the shopping center opened. In 1961, Goldsmith’s, a well-known Memphis department store, built a freestanding, three-story building on what would later become the mall’s site. Goldsmith’s was a staple in the local retail scene, offering a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — While meant to maintain fairness, public safety and accountability, the new Shelby County bond process has some concerned. “Those may be characteristics, but some of those things may not even be relevant,” said Alexander Wharton, Just City Board Chairman. On Oct. 10, the Shelby County...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman was shot in her Raleigh home after using the bathroom, according to Memphis Police. Officers responded to the call in the 3800 block of Walsingham Drive, just after 1:40 a.m., Saturday morning. The woman told police she woke up to use the bathroom and went to lay back down when she heard gunshots and got down on the floor. She realized she had been shot in her right calf. The woman was taken to Baptist East in non-critical condition, police said.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested Saturday morning after Memphis Police say he struck his roommate with a machete after an argument. At approximately 1:33 a.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 1000 block of Eldridge Avenue. When they arrived, the victim told officers that he was assaulted by Michael Stigall, a […]

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — A body found in Olive Branch on Wednesday is now the center of an investigation, and a mother who says her son has been missing for a month is waiting for answers.   The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirms that remains were found on Polk Lane in Olive Branch. Maranda Davis say, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A monkey escaped containment briefly Friday, the Memphis Zoo confirmed. The male colobus monkey, named "Rajesh 'Raj' Koothrappali, PhD" after the character from "The Big Bang Theory," escaped by bending the door on his transport crate while being moved from his night house to the zoo hospital. The zoo said the monkey stayed close to his familiar exhibit throughout the incident, which is common for animals in these situations.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man who sat in jail for four months is now thankful for his freedom. Anthony Robertson was charged with aggravated rape, but turns out, he was never a suspect and only arrested because of a name misspelling. “I used to watch shows, and... when...

Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on Thursday October 10th, 2024 that resulted in the arrest of a Memphis man in possession of multiple drugs and paraphernalia.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis teen will spend his 20th birthday in court after he and two others were arrested for a carjacking at a Whitehaven apartment complex Thursday night. Derrick Jones, 19, and Ladarious Roberts, 27, will be arraigned Monday on charges of carjacking, employment of a dangerous weapon, and contributing to the delinquency […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are asking the public for help to find a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred in September. An arrest warrant has been issued for 34-year-old Travious Fox for the following incident: On September 11 at 8:09 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the […]

A Memphis hairdresser is facing criminal charges following an incident where she is accused of keeping a client against her will over a disputed payment. Mychelle Ray, 31, was charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment after the confrontation that occured last Friday, September 13 at Luv My Hair Salon, Action News 5 reports. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Ray demanded an additional $50 from her client who had already paid a $50 deposit and $410 through the digital payment application Zelle.

The Tennessee high school football season continues into Week 8 on Friday across the state. Here are the scores from the eighth week of the 2024 TSSAA football season. Please note all games with an * denotes a region game. ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn — With lots of schools on fall break, week 8 of the high school football season here in the Mid-South was slightly lighter than usual but there were still some classic games including ABC24's Game of the Week between Lakeland and Memphis East. The Mustangs cruised to...

It wasn’t pretty in any sense of the word, but Memphis earned a 21-3 win over USF on Saturday afternoon in Orlando. In a game that was moved from Tampa to Orlando because of Hurricane Milton, the Tigers (5-1, 1-1 American Athletic Conference) used a dominant defense and an offense that was effective in the first quarter to earn their first conference win of the season. ...

Memphis was shaken by a violent carjacking at a Whitehaven motel earlier this week, resulting in a swift response from local police and the subsequent arrest of three suspects. According to Action News 5, the incident occurred just after midnight Thursday at the Skyway Inn situated on Elvis Presley Boulevard.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A mild start to a well above average day ahead. Temperatures will start out today in the middle 60s then reach to the upper 80s this afternoon. Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions stick around. A cold front will shift through the Mid-South tonight ushering in much cooler temperatures for the upcoming work week.