Three people escape early morning house fire in southwest … Three people were displaced after an overnight fire ripped through a home in southwest Memphis.
West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in AutoZone … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — West Virginia coach Neal Brown knew he would use reserve quarterback Austin Kendall in the second half. The redshirt senior ended up leading the Moutaineers to a Liberty Bowl victory. Kendall threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Simmons with 5:10 left, and West Virginia held off Army 24-21 on Thursday. […]
Rental assistance money moves from some states to … The Treasury Department is reallocating some of the $46.5 billion in rental assistance from places slow to spend to others that are running out of funds.
Suspect in custody after leading police on chase, … One suspect was arrested overnight after leading police on a chase into Memphis.
Rising through the ranks: Mid-South ASU women’s basketball … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Three years ago, the women’s basketball program at Arkansas State Mid-South was hurting in a major way. They were forced to end their season due to academic and eligibility issues. But now, the Lady Greyhounds are one of the best Division II junior college teams in the country. It’s been a […]
I-40 bridge in Memphis could be closed for months, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation said in a news conference on Memphis on Wednesday that they do not know when the I-40 bridge will be opened
Man charged with murder in alleged drug deal shooting … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting a victim to death during an alleged drug deal in Binghampton three months ago was captured Tuesday, U.S. Marshals said. Kenneth Givens is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Antoine Sims, who was pronounced dead at Le Bonheur hospital two days after the Sept. […]
‘It’s amazing:’ Slain officer’s father reacts to … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The father of a Memphis Police officer killed by a drunk driver said he is amazed at the outpouring of support on display for his son Thursday night. Hundreds of police officers from agencies as far away as Helena-West Helena took part in a Sea of Blue procession through the streets […]
Dyersburg dealing with several shootings, gang violence … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dyersburg Police Chief Steve Isbell said recent violence in the West Tennessee city is the result of gang violence, and Dyersburg has made multiple arrests after a gang saturation initiative. Police in Dyersburg said they’ve responded to numerous complaints of gunfire in recent days, including six shootings that have injured at least […]
150 missing children recovered in operation, Tennessee … NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Marshals Service, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced 150 children were recovered as part of Operation Volunteer Strong. In the fall of 2020, the agencies began creating files on 240 children that had been reported missing in the state. The operation ended in February with […]
West Memphis mayor reports police-issued gun was … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The mayor of West Memphis says a police-issued gun was stolen from his vehicle, and now officers are working to recover that weapon. Mayor Marco McClendon said he had the gun for his protection. “I was born and raised in this city,” McClendon said. “I’m a mayor that’s very out in […]
