How mass shootings impact mental health MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As yet another mass shooting affects the country, a mental health expert explains why it is crucial to talk about issues you may see or feel. On Tuesday, a manager at a Walmart in Virginia went on a shooting rampage. Detectives say the gunman killed six people and injured at least six […]
Texas tragedy hits home for Collierville chief after … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Texas school mass shooting hits close to home for one Mid-South city. Last year, a gunman opened fire, injuring 14 people, and killing one woman in the Kroger store in Collierville. A day after 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed by a gunman in Texas, gut-wrenching memories immediately come […]
Man charged with eating two bags of stolen chips MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody after Memphis Police say he ate two bags of chips that someone else had stolen from a convenience store. According to reports, on February 9, a man got into an argument with a Circle K store clerk in Parkway Village because she wouldn’t sell him beer. […]
Mid-South residents prepare for icy conditions MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County could see up to a half inch of ice over the next couple of days, and experts say they’re hoping for the best but encouraging people to prepare for the worst. Mother Nature is at it again and shoppers at the Kroger in East Memphis say after last time they’re a […]
Memphis woman cremated in Fiji; husband in court WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The family of a Memphis woman who died on her honeymoon in Fiji decided to cremate her in the South Pacific nation because her body was badly damaged, a lawyer representing the family says. Christie Chen died around July 8 at the exclusive Turtle Island resort. Her husband Bradley Robert […]
Collierville Kroger reopens after shooting COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Collierville Kroger store reopened Wednesday, nearly seven weeks after a man opened fire, killing one shopper and injuring several others. For the first in time in weeks, the Collierville Kroger parking lot was full of customers Wednesday. Town officials said the store’s reopening is not only a sign of hope, but […]
Collierville Kroger to reopen Wednesday after shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Collierville Kroger, which was the site of a mass shooting more than a month ago, will once again reopen to the public on Wednesday. The store has been closed since the shooting September 23, which claimed the life of Olivia King and injured 14 others. It was a $4 million renovation […]
Children’s protective ear muffs recalled over ruptured … Ear muffs designed to protect young children from excess noise are being recalled because the batteries can rupture. This can cause hearing, projectile or burn injuries.
Serial robber targeting Kroger stores strikes again MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis Police are looking for a man who attempted to rob a Southeast Memphis Kroger store on Tuesday. Police released surveillance video Wednesday of the incident. They said it happened at the Kroger store at 540 South Mendenhall. According to police, he went to the customer service counter, indicated he had a gun, […]
Collierville working to avoid mistakes from Texas … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As we learn more details about the Texas school shooting, officer training is taking center stage when it comes to saving lives. Friday, Collierville Police were in active training mode to make sure people know what to do in the event of a school threat. They started early. Collierville police, firefighters and […]
Why it’s so hard to attract grocery stores in parts … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The time it takes you to drive from Memphis to Little Rock, Arkansas. That’s how long it takes one Memphis man to just get fresh, affordable food. James Riley was patiently waiting for a bus with his groceries next to him on a Friday afternoon. Riley said he lives in Smokey City in […]