Man critical after being hit by car in Millington

Published   Dec 05, 2024 11:18AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was left critically injured after being hit by a car Wednesday night in Millington, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they were called to a hit-and-run accident in the 5900 block of Port Harbor Drive around 7:30 p.m. A male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while [...] ... Read more

City's attorney says Memphis won't enter consent decree with

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city's chief legal officer says Memphis will not enter into a consent decree over police reform with the Department of Justice, until the city has had time to review the agency's report. The city's response comes as the Justice ... Read more

'School Board Five' reaches $200k settlement with MSCS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- "I want to sit here and talk about virtual teachers," Professor Damon Curry Morris said. During Tuesday's Memphis Shelby County School board meeting, Professor Morris addressed his concerns about the new teaching method. "I think ev ... Read more

Real-life Grinch caught on camera stealing Christmas display

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Central Gardens man says he put a small tree display on his front porch to spread some Christmas cheer and watched someone steal it Tuesday night. The theft on Vance Avenue was caught on camera and posted on Nextdoor. Some neighbo ... Read more

MPD: Suspect pistol whips, tases hotel manager during robbery

Published   Dec 04, 2024 01:53AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis Police are looking for a suspect they say robbed a hotel and physically assaulted a hotel manager on Monday. At 5:24 p.m., officers responded to a business burglary at Siegel Select in the 50000 block of Shelby Oaks Drive. Officers were told that a man wearing a black coat with a [...] ... Read more

Memphis Police violated Constitution, DOJ investigation find

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law, the Justice Department said Wednesday, following a 17-month investigation. The investigation found MPD u ... Read more

Suspect in stolen car nearly hits child walking horse: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was arrested after he took police on a chase from Memphis to Mississippi, nearly crashing into two children at horse stables in Olive Branch, officials say. Jason Christie, 45, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and is n ... Read more

County says Frayser school funds won't stop Cordova school p

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millions of additional dollars could be headed to help pay for a new high school in Frayser, the MSCS's first newly built high school in a decade. A tentative agreement has been reached between Shelby County and the school district ... Read more