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Woman charged in pastor’s death makes bond; DA’s office recuses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Samantha Marion, the woman accused of shooting and killing Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd, paid her $100,000 bond and was released from jail Tuesday afternoon. Marion was in court Tuesday after being denied for a bond reduction last week. However, courts could not proceed due to a conflict of interest. District Attorney Steve […]
Atlanta Black Star
‘Fear Will Drive You to That’: Memphis Woman Claims Self-Defense After Gunning Down Beloved Pastor Ricky Floyd Outside Bar In Late-Night Confrontation
A mother of four has claimed self-defense in the shooting of prominent Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd, but prosecutors are convinced the shot was fired in […] ‘Fear Will Drive You to That’: Memphis Woman Claims Self-Defense After Gunning Down Beloved Pastor Ricky Floyd Outside Bar In Late-Night Confrontation
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TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Doctor
MEMPHIS – A Memphis doctor faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In February 2023, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program...
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Tenn. congressman takes questions from Memphians over concerns about Trump admin.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) held an in-person town hall event Tuesday night to answer questions about the current Trump administration. Hundreds of people were in attendance at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church to voice their concerns. They asked questions ranging from government shutdowns and federal budget...
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Tennessee Basketball head coach Rick Barnes should retire no matter how far Vols go in the NCAA Tournament
Tennessee Basketball head coach Rick Barnes may make the Final Four this season. His Vols could also get bounced out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Nevertheless, this much is certain: he’s not going to change. Barnes will be 71-years-old in July. He’s not going to suddenly...
WATN Local Memphis
Richard Ransom signs off, heads to new venture outside of news
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After roughly 30 years of gracing television screens to bring news to viewers, Richard Ransom is signing off. Ransom announced he would be leaving ABC24 as anchor and managing editor after nearly eight years at the company and will move to a new role in a new field - but he’s not going too far.
WREG
Man steals safe full of lottery tickets from East Memphis gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for the man responsible for stealing a safe filled with lottery tickets from an East Memphis gas station over the weekend. On Saturday, officers responded to the Mapco Express at 1781 Kirby Parkway around 5:30 a.m. They were informed that a man entered the gas station, […]
WSMV
Rent in these TN cities continuously drop despite costing above state median price, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Some of the Tennessee cities with the most expensive rent prices saw a decline year over year, despite being over the state’s median rent price, according to a report from Zumper. In its latest report, Zumper found that Franklin, Nashville, Spring Hill, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, and...
The Commercial Appeal
From an Irish Tavern to cocktail bars, here are 15 restaurants coming to Memphis in 2025
The Memphis restaurant scene is off to a strong start this year, and there are plenty more new restaurants on the way. Despite a difficult 2024, with over 30 restaurants closing that year , there have been very few closures so far in 2025. Many eateries that are sure to become local favorites have already opened in 2025, from the Vietnamese Bao Toan to chicken wings at Crazy Coop, sandwiches at Hard Times Deli and Jamaican Jerk cuisine at Memphis Jamaican Kitchen. From elevated cocktail bars to drive-thru coffee, fancy brunch and Irish tavern food, here are 15 new...
WREG
Memphis city leaders going after owners of blighted properties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis council members are going after absentee property owners to fight blight in the city. Tuesday, council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that requires the owners of vacant or abandoned properties to pay a yearly $300 fee. Council member Jerri Green, who sponsored the ordinance, told WREG last month […]
Tennessee Lookout
Memphis-Shelby schools “takeover” starts in Tennessee subcommittee
A Tennessee House education subcommittee approved a plan Tuesday to create a state-appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools, a move opponents said would subvert the will of voters. House Bill 662 sponsored by Republican Rep. Mark White of East Memphis would put a nine-member management group appointed by the state in charge of operating […]