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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just in time for the holidays, several events have happened or will happen in an effort to give to those most in need. With COVID having even more of an effect on the economy there are those who say we need to give back to our communities not just during the holidays, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who killed two people including a Memphis police officer during a series of unprovoked attacks across Downtown Memphis in 2016 was convicted by a jury Tuesday. Justin Welch, aka Justine Welch, was convicted on one count of first-degree murder, one count of vehicular homicide, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, […]

Officer Verdell Smith was killed in a June 4, 2016 rampage by a man who allegedly shot several people on North Main Street, stole a car from Bass Pro Shop and led police on a chase downtown. 

Check out all the Live at 9 interviews from Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings said Purple Haze needs to “shut down or straighten up,” a day after nine people were injured in an early-morning shooting at the notorious nightclub near Beale Street.

Law enforcement and officials from Memphis, Shelby County and the region honored fallen police officers in a special ceremony Friday. 

The man accused of going on a violent rampage that included shooting several people, then hitting and killing a Memphis Police officer on Beale Street last summer went before a judge Tuesday.

The Memphis sports hall of fame announced it’s inaugural class on Wednesday as they will induct 22 members from various sports and professions.

“These men and women knew the potential dangers of their chosen profession, yet they knew at a moment’s notice their lives could be taken and the lives of their loved ones changed forever,” said Director Michael Rallings.

Joshua Walton died Friday, according to Serenity Funeral Home, which is handling the services.

Memphis Police Lt. Andre Pruitt is joining Los Angeles police biking across the country to honor officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.