Four people recovering after West Memphis drive-by shooting
× Four people recovering after West Memphis drive-by shooting WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Four people were all injured following a shooting in West Memphis Tuesday evening. According to authorities, the victims and another group inside a car exchanged gunfire, during which each of them was shot. One of the victims is in serious condition. The other three are expected to be okay. All four were rushed to the Regional Medical Center for treatment. Authorities do have one person in custody, but have n..>> view originalRhodes College joins teacher training pipeline for Memphis schools
After almost 100 years of educating college students in the heart of Memphis, Rhodes College is about to become the city’s newest official teacher of future teachers. The 2,000-student private liberal arts college received its certification this month from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to launch its training program for licensed teachers in the fall. It’s also entering into a partnership with Shelby County Schools in conjunction with its new teacher track. With the launch, Rhodes ..>> view originalIt's about relationships, say Memphis students on race and violence
In Memphis, where issues of race and safety are part of the city’s history and its daily conversation, sixth-grader Dulce Lopez pauses when asked about the spree of racial violence precipitated this month by the deaths of two black suspects by white police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana. To her, it’s all about relationships. “Why won’t they see what we see? Why won’t they be in our shoes and feel what we feel? And us doing the same to them?” Dulce asks while hanging out with friends at a G..>> view originalBig 12 decision means moment of truth for Memphis
Updated: Yesterday 9:13 p.m. 9 It's here, ladies and gentlemen. The moment of truth for University of Memphis sports is upon us.As early as next year at this time, Memphis football coach Mike Norvell could be preparing for his first season in the Big 12. The Memphis football schedule could include games against Oklahoma and Texas. The Memphis basketball schedule could include games against Kansas and West Virginia. Memphis president David Rudd could be planning a future that inc..>> view originalMemphis City Council delays decisions on residency requirements
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Tuesday City Council members delayed making a decision on if an ordinance requiring new city workers to live within the city of Memphis. The issue could eventually go before voters. "I just beg you, please do not do this," pleaded Interim Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings to a City Council committee Tuesday. In a long and at times emotional debate, Rallings told City Council members in a committee he's having a hard en..>> view original3000 hires planned at Memphis e-commerce warehouse
By Wayne Risher of The Commercial Appeal Updated: Yesterday 5:20 p.m. 0 A Memphis warehouse says it will hire up to 3,000 seasonal workers this fall to meet holiday demand. Radial Inc. said hiring will begin immediately and pick up steam in September as it prepares for a 10-fold increase in demand related to electronic commerce. Memphis distribution centers typically ramp up hiring for the holiday shopping season, though bringing aboard 3,000 people would be one of the larger j..>> view originalGreensward Plan Heads to Council
click to enlarge A resolution that would end parking on the Greensward moved out of a Memphis City Council committee Monday afternoon but it did so with some questions, two amendments, and some tough words for the Overton Park Conservancy (OPC). The resolution sponsored by council member Bill Morrison is an amended version of the plan introduced by Mayor Jim Strickland two weeks ago. The resolution will get a final vote by the council during it’s full meeting at 3:30 p.m. at Memphis City..>> view originalMemphis man charged in shooting that sent young girl to hospital
Memphis man charged in shooting that sent young girl to hospital Updated: Jul 19, 2016 - 10:20 PM © 2016 Cox Media Group. A Memphis man has been charged in a shooting that sent a young girl to the hospital and injured another woman. The shooting happened Monday night near Keel and Crockett in North Memphis. Police arrived on the scene and located a 27-year-old who had a gunshot wound on the right side of her face. She is in non-critical condition. Another victim then made ..>> view originalCrash victim actually shot to death, Memphis police say
By Jody Callahan of The Commercial Appeal Posted: Yesterday 3:32 p.m. 0 A man thought to have died in a car accident was instead shot, Memphis police said Tuesday, making him the year's 119th homicide. This incident began around 1 a.m. on July 7, when Justin Langston, 25, crashed his tan SUV into a utility pole at Lenow and Walker, not far from LeMoyne-Owen College in South Memphis. Responding officers found Langston unconscious in the car, and he was taken to the Regional Medic..>> view originalMemphis man arrested for raping teen several times
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis man faces serious charges after investigators say he raped a teenage boy. Zachary Murphree, 40, is being held without bail on six counts of aggravated rape. An arrest affidavit said detectives found the victim, a 13-year-old boy, at Murphree's house on Gillham Drive Monday. The boy told detectives Murphree and another man who the victim called "Bear" forced him to have sex with them several times. The affidavit said..>> view original
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