Memphis Police investigating early morning fight … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said they are investigating a fight that broke out on Beale Street early Sunday morning. According to MPD, the fight happened around 12:45 a.m. between several women. Officers broke up the fight. Police say one female reportedly had a busted lip but refused to be transported to the hospital. MPD […]
Man dead after shooting on South Main in downtown … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was pronounced dead at the hospital after a shooting Saturday night on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Memphis. Memphis Police reported at 10:30 that a man was driving north on Main Street near Peabody Place when a group of unknown males approached and fired a shot into […]
Visitors divided on whether mask mandate affects … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tourists are talking about the current mask mandate in Memphis and Shelby County, and opinions differ about its effect on tourism. Along Beale Street you will find tourists, day into night. It’s also where you will find reminders of Shelby County’s latest health directive stating masks must be worn indoors. “I think it […]
Teen charged with murder after shooting along South … A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a shooting along South Main in downtown Memphis back in April.
Justin Welch convicted in Downtown crime spree that … 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, […]
In ‘Aftersun,’ Charlotte Wells makes a shattering … NEW YORK (AP) — A normal morning scene. Breakfast on the kitchen table. A newspaper rustles. A backpack is packed. The mother asks her teenage daughter if she’ll be home later. “It’s Tuesday, so, um, I’m going to go to Dad’s.” The look of concern on the mother’s face, and the tone of the school […]
No Beale Street Music Festival next year; music event … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second year in a row, the Beale Street Music Festival won’t be rocking the Memphis riverfront. Organizers with the Memphis in May International Festival said Friday they are canceling the Memphis music event for 2021 and moving it to 2022 because of COVID. Other events like the barbecue cooking contest […]
Police say 12-year-old shot 13-year-old over a video … A Memphis man was arrested after police say he lied to authorities about a reported drive-by shooting in Parkway Village.
Fans hope wins continue as Grizzlies prepare to take … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies stunned the top-seeded Utah Jazz Sunday night with a 112-to 109 victory in Salt Lake City that seem to reverberate all the way back to Memphis. One day later, fans are still in celebration mode, their eyes now set on snatching up and buying tickets as the Grizz return […]
Hundreds celebrate Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds of people crowded the sidewalk along Beale Street to celebrate the 47th Annual Silky O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. Organizers said the event was held in May to help celebrate the city’s resilient spirit and to honor the tradition of promoting all things Memphis during the month of May. […]
Several people injured in overnight shootings across … A rash of shootings swept across Memphis overnight, including one right in the middle of downtown.
