Man accused of putting infant in dumpster appears in court

Published   Jan 30, 2025 07:49PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The man accused of putting a newborn baby into a dumpster behind a Whitehaven business appeared in court on Thursday morning. Investigators identified 45-year-old James Boothe Jr. as the man seen on video putting a newborn in a dumpster. The baby's lifeless body was discovered on Monday. Officers say this all happened [...] ... Read more

Arrest made in Southeast Memphis barricade situation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is now in jail after escaping during an hours-long barricade situation at a home in Southeast Memphis on Tuesday. Officers say it started when they responded to a domestic violence call in the 4800 block of Leven Road around 9 ... Read more

One injured in crash on I-40; lanes closed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Police Department is investigating a crash on Interstate 40 on Thursday morning. Officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on I-40 at Sam Cooper near I-240 around 7:21 a.m. The left two lanes are blocked at this time. ... Read more

Multiple schools closed through Friday due to 'staggering' n

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several schools in West Tennessee are closing for the rest of the week due to widespread illness. Fayette Academy, a private school in Somerville, Tennessee that serves about 530 students, will be closed Thursday and Friday "due to ... Read more

2015-2016 Flood: What We Know So Far

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have caused major flooding in Missouri and southern Illinois, leading to voluntary evacuations and road closures. The governors of both states have declared a state of emergency, and water levels on the Mississippi River shattered records. While this story is still developing, here are the main things you need to know about the recent floods.

Breaking Flood Records: Thebes, Cape Girardeau, Cairo

Credit The National Weather Service / Mississippi River at Thebes, Illinois

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Some flights from Memphis to D.C. affected following tragic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reopened Thursday morning following a deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The investigation caused some flights at Memphis International Airpo ... Read more

Man back in custody after escaping deputies in Millignton: S

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man accused of escaping from deputies in Millington earlier this week is now back in custody, according to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. Jacob Ward, 31, is charged with felony escape, evading arrest, resisting stop, frisk, h ... Read more

Black Odyssey comes to Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After being a fixture in Memphis for nearly two decades, Hattiloo Theatre continues to provide a rich, cultural experience for artists and visitors alike in the Mid-South. The company's founder and CEO, Ekundayo Bandele, joined WREG ... Read more