Memphis man sentenced to 24 years in federal prison … A Memphis man was sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after what prosecutors described as a “night of terror.”
Shootings leave 1 dead, 2 hurt in Dyersburg MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Dyersburg, Tennessee say three separate shootings this weekend left one person dead and two more hurt. No arrests have been made in the cases. The first shooting was reported at Saturday afternoon. Police say they were called to Roberts Avenue, where people directed officers to a ditch where a man […]
Ten years later, Memphis and Mid-South look back … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s almost hard to imagine that 10 years ago, Mid-Southerners were trying to cope with what was called the flood of the century. Homeowners braced as waters inched up nearby. Some had to be rescued by boats and in some cases, 10 years later, they haven’t fully recovered. For Memphis and Mid-South […]
Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking entertainer and activist, … Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.
Four people arrested in West Memphis sexual assault … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – The West Memphis Police Department says multiple people are facing numerous charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation in West Memphis. Detectives began the investigation on January 10. So far, four people have been arrested on rape, kidnapping and trafficking charges. West Memphis Police have identified the suspects as Ricky […]
Morant leads Grizzlies to huge win over the Blazers … PORTLAND — Ja Morant had 33 points and 13 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies finally won a close one in handing the Portland Trail Blazers their fourth straight loss, 130-128 on Friday night. Dillon Brooks added 25 points for Memphis and Jaren Jackson Junior, in just his second game back, scored 23 as the Grizzlies […]
U.S. ban on imported pets may block rescue group … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Outside the McDonald’s in West Memphis, Arkansas, a dog named Julie is entering the next leg of her long journey from Afghanistan with Pen Farthing. “Julie dog was actually rescued by a soldier seven years ago,” Farthing said. The former British Royal Marine runs an animal rescue group out of Afghanistan […]
Medical marijuana in the Mid-South: Dispensaries … It’s a growing industry across the country, but the grass isn’t always greener for the Arkansas medical marijuana industry.
4 people shot in 6 days in Helena-West Helena HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. – The past week has been a violent one for the town of Helena-West Helena. Over the course of six days, four people were shot in three separate incidents, one of whom didn’t survive. The first shooting happened Saturday night near North 7th and Baldwin. Police say a man was out […]
Big rig fire on I-55 underscores importance of reopening … The southbound lanes of I-55 were shut down overnight after a big rig caught on fire near West McClemore.
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish … WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions. In his 73-minute speech, Biden sought to portray […]
