DACA protesters turn out in Memphis for a third night
CLOSE A Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) march called "Here to Stand, Here to Stay" was held in Memphis after President Donald Trump's decision to rescind the DACA program. Yalonda M. James/The Commercial AppealJennifer Lujan, 32, holds her 7-month-old daughter Regina Mireles during a prayer vigil about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals at Gaisman Park in Berclair on September 6, 2017.(Photo: Daniel Connolly/USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee)For the third evening in a row, im..>> view originalMemphis Grizzlies: Training Camp Dates Set
The Memphis Grizzlies will be having their training camp from September 26-29th at the FedEx Forum with an open practice for fans on the 30th.For the 11th time since 2001, the Memphis Grizzlies will be conducting their training camp in Memphis at the FedEx Forum. The team has also hosted training camps in Spain twice plus Santa Barbara, San Diego, Birmingham and Nashville.Training camp will open on Tuesday, September 26 and ends on Friday, September 29th. The annual Media Day will also be on Mon..>> view originalKwanzaa, health motivated Memphis pharmacist Kaia Naantaanbuu ...
Kaia Naantaanbuu-Jones(Photo: Naantaanbuu-Jones family) As a Memphis pharmacist, Kaia Naantaanbuu-Jones went far beyond drugstore counters to promote community health.And as a second-generation advocate in Memphis for embracing Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration created in 1966 linking African and African American cultures, Mrs. Naantaanbuu-Jones went far beyond the holidays to cultivate the principles Kwanzaa represents.Her brother, Zulu Naantaanbuu, of Memphis, wonders what will happen to the Me..>> view originalThree Thoughts on Memphis Tiger Football
• Football games should not be played in hurricane conditions. My wife and I were stuck in the Philadelphia airport last Thursday as the lingering – and quite damaging — effects of Hurricane Harvey virtually shut down Memphis International Airport. Despite the weather being too violent for airplanes to land, the game between Memp..>> view originalThings to do in Memphis this weekend (and beyond)
CLOSE The Delta Fair returns to Memphis Sept. 1. Here are five things to know before you go. Jessica Davis/USA TODAY NETWORK - TennesseeMemphis R&B artist Kenneth Whalum plays a homecoming show at The Bluff on Highland this Friday.(Photo: Erin Nogle)Here are some things to do this weekend, and beyond, in Memphis:FRIDAY For years, Memphis-bred saxophonist Kenneth Whalum III has assisted a roster of stars on the road and in the studio — from Maxwell to Beyoncé to Kanye West, among others. ..>> view originalMan missing following robbery in southeast Memphis located
Memphis Police Department × Man missing following robbery in southeast Memphis located Memphis Police Department MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities are no longer searching for a local man who reportedly disappeared during a robbery in southeast Memphis. Eliazar Guzman was located several hours after someone reportedly tried to rob him in the 1600 block of Harville. Shots rang out around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police said at the time they did not know if Guzman was hit and in need of med..>> view originalMemphis man's disappearance in 2009 leads to murder charge
Walter Shannon Stevenson was reported missing in 2009. His remains were found sometime around 2010, and now Jeffery May has been charged in his death.(Photo: Memphis police)In October 2009, Walter Shannon Stevenson told his grandmother he was on his way home. He was never seen alive again.This week, a 41-year-old man was charged in his slaying.Stevenson was last heard from on Oct. 1, 2009, when he called his grandmother to tell her that he was at the home of a friend in the 2700 block of Misty V..>> view originalMPD investigating critical shooting in North Memphis
by: Ryan Glover Updated: Sep 6, 2017 - 9:15 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man is fighting for his life after a shooting in North Memphis. The incident happened around 7:08 p.m. in the 1100 block of April Woods Circle. The victim is listed in critical condition. MPD also said the shooting happened during a possible robbery. The suspect responsible for the shooting was last seen on Breedlove Street. This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information, please contact police. We will ..>> view originalMemphis' Jackson Dillon out for the 2017 season with shoulder injury
CLOSE Norvell speaks to reporters after practice on September 5, 2017. Tom Schad/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoUniversity of Memphis linebacker Jackson Dillon drills with a tackling sled during a recent practice. (Photo: Mark Weber, The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoRedshirt senior linebacker Jackson Dillon will miss the remainder of the 2017 season with a shoulder injury, according to a statement released by the Memphis football program Wednesday evening.Dillon, who missed all but eight sn..>> view originalMemphis man arrested for impregnating 15-year-old girl
Updated: Sep 6, 2017 - 6:07 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis man is behind bars after being accused of impregnating a 15-year-old girl out of Arkansas. Officers were notified of a rape on Friday, August 25th. The teen's mother asserted the pregnancy was the result of her child having sexual intercourse with 35-year-old Cristobal Reyes. Reyes and the teen met online. The man was later interviewed by detectives and transported to the Pope County Detention Center in Arkansas on Septem..>> view original
Friday, October 20, 2017
DACA protesters turn out in Memphis for a third night and other top stories.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Memphis trampled by Mustangs, 103-62 and other top stories.
Memphis trampled by Mustangs, 103-62
CLOSEVIDEOS: MEMPHIS TIGER BASKETBALLTubby Smith talks after blowout loss at SMU | 0:00Memphis Coach Tubby Smith discusses the Tigers' lopsided loss at SMU to close the regular season. Mark Giannotto/The Commercial Appeal1 of 73CLOSEVIDEOS: MEMPHIS TIGER BASKETBALLTigers fall to SMU 103-62 | 2:09Tigers are smacked by No. 19 SMU losing 103-62. It was the worst loss the Tigers have suffered since 1947. Mark Weber/The Commerc..>> view originalWe can change the way children in Memphis live
Meri Armour, Special to The Commercial Appeal 12:04 a.m. CT March 5, 2017 CLOSE Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy holds a grand opening. Brad Vest / The Commercial AppealMeri Armour, president and CEO of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.(Photo: submitted)Story HighlightsShelby County ranked 93rd out of 95 counties on the well-being of its children.What if, together, we could improve childhood for every kid growing up in our city?I want our legacy to be ..>> view originalMemphis real estate growth is slow, reliable
Frank Stallworth, Special to The Commercial Appeal 5:01 a.m. CT March 5, 2017 Frank Stallworth(Photo: File)We may not always be recognized for it, but Memphis is a city of growth.Our growth isn’t flashy like in other cities with luxury condo developments and massive apartment towers, but that’s OK. We shouldn’t aspire to be a boom-and-bust city.Instead, we should continue to be a self-reliant community that invests in itself for smart, sustainable growth. That k..>> view originalGrizzlies Game Day: Defenseless Memphis will have major ...
CLOSEVIDEOS: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIESMarc Gasol after win over Suns | 1:59Grizzlies center Marc Gasol describes win over Phoenix Suns Ronald Tillery/The Commercial Appeal1 of 25CLOSEVIDEOS: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIESZach Randolph after win at Denver | 0:47Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph talks about their improved effort during a win against the Denver Nuggets. Ronald Tillery/The Commercial Appeal2 of 25CLOSEVIDEOS: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIESGriz c..>> view originalMemphis Streak Snapped on Late Rally
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis allowed five runs in the ninth inning and lost 7-6 to Georgia Southern Saturday at FedExPark. The Tigers (6-3) will go for the series ...>> view originalMemphis Grizzlies: 3 Things Learned in Loss to Noel, Mavs
Use your ← → (arrows) to browseMar 3, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) fight for a loose ball during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Grizzlies 104-100. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsIn their first game of a Southwest Division back-to-back, the Memphis Grizzlies (36-26) fell to the Dallas Mavericks (25-36). VS. 1234TMavericks20312825104Grizzlies22282228100As the..>> view originalMemphis Weather: Beautiful Saturday ahead
Memphis Weather: Beautiful Saturday ahead by: Patrick Pete Updated: Mar 4, 2017 - 10:29 PM Tonight Increasing clouds with a low of 45° Breezy, with a SSE wind 10-15 mph. Tomorrow Cloudy with a high of 62° 20 percent chance of showers South wind @ 10 mph Extended Forecast Warmer air moves into the area on Monday, allowing temps to reach a daytime high of 70°. Chance of showers enters the forecast on Monday aided by strong southerly winds. Tuesday promises to be our most turbulent..>> view originalMosques open their doors to educate Memphis
by: Tony Atkins Updated: Mar 4, 2017 - 9:56 PM Donna Snow isn’t shy to admit she doesn’t know much about Islam, but she also admits she isn’t shy about learning. “I don’t know a lot. That’s why I’m here. I want to ask questions,” Snow said. “I’m very curious and I think it’s a wonderful thing.” So, she spent her Saturday morning inside Masjid Al-Noor. There, she found she wasn’t alone. Trending Now: Dozens were already there, and even more visited the seven “open mosques” across t..>> view originalSoftball Sweeps Saturday; Johnson Hits Walk-Off Home Run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A complete games by Christian Novak and Katie Brignac combined with timely hits and a walk-off home run by Tyler Johnson in game two ...>> view originalMPD: One killed, another injured in Barron Avenue shooting
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police are trying to find out who’s responsible for shooting and killing a man in Southeast Memphis around 1 a.m. Saturday. It happened near Barron Avenue and Will Scarlet Road. “I can’t believe this happened here," said Luis Rodriguez. Rodriguez said he's is in disbelief a man was shot and killed just down the street from him. “We don’t have problems," he said. "It’s quiet, this area.” He said his wife heard the commotion ea..>> view original
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Memphis shelter seeking homes for 24 dogs and other top stories.
Memphis shelter seeking homes for 24 dogs
Thinking about getting a dog for your kids? Here are a few things to consider before you pull the trigger, according to Offspring dot com. First, never buy from a pet store, which are notorious for getting animals from puppy mills. Instead, ask your neighbors or another trusted source where they got their dog...or better yet, check out your local shelter. Second, do your breed research. According to the American Kennel Club, some of the best types of breeds for kids include golden retriever..>> view originalMemphis Grizzlies: Looming roster decision is a good problem
The Memphis Grizzlies have a more than full roster in the preseason. While hard cuts have to be made, this problem is a good one to have.The Memphis Grizzlies have some hard decisions to make. They currently have 17 players competing for the final 15-man everyday NBA roster. Some of the possible include two recent first-round picks (Jarell Martin, 2015, and Wade Baldwin, 2016). One player is Andrew Harrison, a player who played huge minutes last season and the playoffs. Players raved about Deyon..>> view originalMorning After: Offensive observations and analysis from Memphis ...
CLOSE Norvell speaks to reporters after the Tigers cruised past the Huskies, 70-31, on October 6, 2017. Tom Schad/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoUniversity of Memphis receiver Anthony Miller runs by the University of Connecticut defense during first quarter action in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, October 6, 2017.(Photo: Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoEAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Here are some notes, quotes and lingering observations from the offensive side of the ball in Memphis’ 70-..>> view originalCelebration of Life held for iconic Memphis wrestling commentator ...
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Loved ones gathered to honor one of the most famous voices in Memphis' history.Lance Russell, known as the voice of Memphis wrestling, passed away earlier this week at 91.Russell's announcing career spanned five decades, and other Memphis legends credited Russell for shaping their success."I knew the day was coming, but still I didn't want it to happen," said WMC Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Dave Brown.Family members, friends, and fans came to say their final goo..>> view originalInaugural Memphis parade kicks off Dia de los Muertos festivities
CLOSE The three-day celebration honors loved ones who have passed away. TimeBuy PhotoOctober 07, 2017 - Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dance members make their way down Madison during the Dia de los Muertos parade in Overton Square. The event marked the beginning of festivities observing the traditional Mexican holiday to honor, remember and support deceased loved ones.(Photo: Brad Vest/The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoDressed in a skeleton suit and a colorful skull mask, Miguel Coeto insisted there w..>> view originalWomen's Tennis Wraps Up Samford Invitational
MEMPHIS – With potential inclement weather in the Birmingham area due to incoming Hurricane Nate, the Samford Women's Tennis Invitational wrapped up a ...>> view originalMen's Soccer Earns Road Point In Draw At UCF
ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Memphis men's soccer team picked up a point on the road with a 1-1 tie at UCF Saturday evening. The Tigers move to 2-5-3 ...>> view originalStudy: Memphis poverty levels increased in 2016
Study: Memphis poverty levels increased in 2016 2017-10-07T21:27:46Z2017-10-08T11:29:23ZBy WMCActionNews5.com Staff (Source: WMC Action News 5) MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - A new study says the city of Memphis is the most impoverished American community with over a million people. The numbers provided by the University of Memphis show the city with a nearly 27 percent poverty rate.Child poverty is at almost 45 percent.Even though poverty in the U.S. is decreasing in general, the numbers s..>> view originalMemphis Grizzlies 2017-18 Player Preview: Ben McLemore
As the regular season approaches, we’ll take a look at each player on the Memphis Grizzlies. Could Ben McLemore benefit from a change of scenery?After seven seasons of Tony Allen, the Memphis Grizzlies have shifted their focus towards the future. Their first step in finding the shooting guard of the future was signing Ben McLemore.The fifth-year swingman from Kansas was a highly-touted prospect coming into the 2013 NBA draft. Some analysts even considered him as a potential number one pick. He p..>> view originalTigers to Take to Course in Three-Day FAMC Intercollegiate at The ...
COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. - The Memphis Tigers return to action after a week break as the squad travels to College Grove, Tennessee, to compete in the Franklin ...>> view original
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Memphis activists renew efforts for removal of confederate monuments and other top stories.
Memphis activists renew efforts for removal of confederate monuments
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The debate over confederate monuments rages on more than 150 years after the end of the Civil War, with supporters arguing their historical significance and opponents calling the statues constant reminders of racism. "It just speaks again to the shadow which we live under here in Memphis, of Jim Crow, of slavery and of a lack of racial equality on our city," said activist Tami Sawyer. At the center of the debate is the statue..>> view originalBabbie Lovett: FACES of Memphis
Her father was in the cotton farming business and would bring Babbie along with him and his cotton samples on trips to Memphis when she was a little girl.>> view originalRise & Shine: Memphis charter school applicants should go back to ...
CHARTER GROWTH Staff for Shelby County Schools recommend denying all 16 applications to start or grow charter schools in Memphis in 2018. Chalkbeat TRANSITION A new principal is named for the Memphis school at the center of a district-wide grading investigation. Chalkbeat CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE Thirty-six Memphis children caught in a lengthy political fight between state and local districts could soon have an answer about where they can attend eighth grade this fall. The Commercial Appeal STO..>> view originalA Memphis pastor sends message to fathers following death of his son
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A well-known Memphis preacher and radio host is speaking out about his son's murder. He says although nothing will bring back his son, as he prepares to bury him and start his quest for justice, this Father's Day weekend he wants all fathers to step up. "A 62-year-old man that should know better but didn't know better and made a bad decision, a bad decision that took my son's life," said Thaddeus Matthews. On Friday morning ..>> view originalMore than 70 people evacuated from Memphis high rise apartments
More than 70 people evacuated from Memphis high rise apartments by: Tony Atkins Updated: Jun 18, 2017 - 10:05 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Scary moments for people living inside one Memphis high rise, after a fire broke out late Saturday night. Seventy seven people were evacuated from their apartments and the Memphis Fire Department is still working to learn the cause. ”I heard alarms going off and I had in my mind, ‘What is going on?’” said resident Joseph Hall. Hall told FOX13 one of his..>> view originalDaily Digest
VOL. 132 | NO. 121 | Monday, June 19, 2017 Memphis and Liverpool Host Songwriters ExchangeThis summer, the cities of Memphis and Liverpool, England, will see their music scenes collide when Music Export Memphis and Monkey Mind Productions present “From Memphis to the Mersey,” a songwriters exchange that will select two emerging artists from each city for an immersive cultural and creative experience on both sides of the ocean. During the exchange, the songwriters will be coached..>> view originalThe Week Ahead: June 19-25
VOL. 132 | NO. 121 | Monday, June 19, 2017 The Week Ahead: June 19-25 Daily News staff Updated 6:51PM Hello, Memphis! Summer officially arrives in our Central time zone at 11:24 p.m. on Tuesday, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Well, we know what summer in Memphis means – a heapin’ helpin’ of humidity. Stay cool with all these hot happenings in The Week Ahead... (Daily News/Houston Cofield)On Monday, Crosstown Arts is taking its monthly event series Co..>> view originalMemphis BLM chapter bails out fathers for Father's Day
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - A local organization is joining a national initiative to bail out black fathers who would otherwise spend Father's Day in jail. The Black Lives Matter Memphis chapter held a family-fun event Saturday at Marquette Park to kick off the bailout that featured lots of face painting, food, dancing, and music. Starting next week, the chapter plans to bail out about 10 men. The local chapter is joining the national campaign to raise concerns about the money bail system. ..>> view originalRedbirds' Bader swinging a hot bat
Redbirds' Bader swinging a hot bat 2017-06-19T12:06:12Z2017-06-19T12:06:12Z (Source: WMC Action News 5) MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - The Memphis Redbirds Harrison Bader is featured on MLB.con as a "Hitter to Watch."Through 65 games, Bader has increased his batting average each month of the season and currently sits at .300 after hitting .361 in June. Bader is showing signs of a power hitter with homers in each of his last two games. He has 12 home runs for the season. Bader is ranked as t..>> view originalCounty Leaders Seek End to Juvenile Court Memorandum With ...
VOL. 132 | NO. 121 | Monday, June 19, 2017 County Leaders Seek End to Juvenile Court Memorandum With Justice Department By Bill Dries Updated 3:55PM The Shelby County government institutions that signed off on a 2012 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to overhaul Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court want to end what is left of the memorandum of understanding.Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell, Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael and Shelby County Sher..>> view original
Monday, October 2, 2017
Memphis Football Morning After: Analyzing Tigers' 40-13 loss to UCF and other top stories.
Memphis Football Morning After: Analyzing Tigers' 40-13 loss to UCF
CLOSE Norvell speaks to reporters after the Tigers' 40-13 loss to the Knights on Sept. 30, 2017. Tom Schad/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoMemphis quarterback Riley Ferguson (middle) throws an incomplete pass against Central Florida during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.(Photo: Mark Weber / The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoORLANDO, Fla. — The Memphis football team suffered one of its most lopsided losses in recent years Saturday night, falling to UCF, 40-13. Here are some linge..>> view originalMemphis wins federal grant to process rape kits
CLOSE An overview of how sexual assault evidence is collected and then tested in crime labs. Buy PhotoFebruary 13 2014 - Stacks of rubber gloves and rape kits sit behind a glass cabinet at the Rape Crisis Center at 1750 Madison on Thursday Feb. 13, 2014.(Photo: William DeShazer, The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoMemphis will receive a $1.07 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to finish processing untested rape kits, Congressman Steve Cohen announced Friday.As of August, the Me..>> view originalDHL Planning New Memphis Distribution Facility
VOL. 132 | NO. 195 | Monday, October 02, 2017 Memphis Real Estate Recap DHL Planning New Memphis Distribution Facility By Patrick Lantrip Updated 12:43PM 0 Tchulahoma Rd.Memphis, TN 38118 Tenant: DHL Supply Chain Landlord: Belz Enterprises Details: International shipping giant DHL Supply Chain is planning a massive new development just north of the Tennessee-Mississippi state line. The global logistics division of Germany’s Deutsche Post DHL Group is looking..>> view originalFrom the front yard to FedEXForum: Teens take Kool Kidz snow ...
CLOSE Here is what the scoreboard in FedExForum looks like Ronald Tillery/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoAmaya Selmon (left) carries supplies as she sets up the Kool Kidz Sno Konez booth inside the FedExForum Saturday afternoon with her brother Jaden Wheeler (right) and mother Katrina Robinson-Lee in preparation for the first preseason game. The sibling team started a little front yard business on a card table with an extension cord and a blender when they were just 9 and 10 years old wh..>> view originalUpdate: 4 people fighting in South Memphis leaves 1 dead
Updated: Oct 1, 2017 - 7:04 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police responded to a fight call on the 800th block of Kerr near Mississippi Blvd. at 9:55 Saturday night. RELATED: 2 people shot, 3 beat up in South Memphis Police said four victims were involved in the incident. Three involved are in non-critical condition and one male was dead on arrival, according to MPD. MPD confirmed with FOX13 the person who died was a 15-year-old boy. No arrests have been made at this time. Police said..>> view originalFedEx Holiday Hiring in Full Swing
VOL. 132 | NO. 195 | Monday, October 02, 2017 FedEx Holiday Hiring in Full Swing By Michael Waddell Updated 1:32PM As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches, FedEx is preparing to add more than 50,000 employees throughout its network, including 2,600 people locally. More than 1,000 jobs will be available at the company’s global hub at 2781 Democrat Road, including permanent part-time and seasonal package handlers and other support positions..>> view originalThousands turn out for 3-day Memphis Pride Fest
Thousands turn out for 3-day Memphis Pride Fest 2017-10-02T03:46:03Z2017-10-02T13:18:54ZBy WMCActionNews5.com Staff The three-day fest ended Sunday at Railgarten (Source: WMC Action News 5) MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Thousands gathered this weekend for the single largest gathering for the LGBT community and its allies in the Mid-South.For the first time, the Memphis Pride festival expanded its festivities from one day to three this year.The fun kicked off Friday night with a dance part..>> view originalMemphis Weather: Cloudy with a chance of showers
by: Patrick Pete, Brittani Dubose, Lindsey Monroe, Joey Sulipeck Updated: Oct 2, 2017 - 6:53 AM Clouds are increasing this morning as temperatures sit in the mid 60s. Winds are picking up from the southeast at 13 mph. High pressure, which has been in control of our weather, is pushing off to the east. This will allow for a shift in wind direction, from the north to the south, and increased moisture to the air. Look for clouds building in this afternoon, a stray shower possible. 20%..>> view originalWeek Ahead: Oct. 2-9
VOL. 132 | NO. 195 | Monday, October 02, 2017 Week Ahead: Oct. 2-9 The Daily News Updated 5:31PM Hey, Memphis! Prepare to rock out this week as the Mempho Music Festival hits Shelby Farms Park and Wilco plays The Orpheum. Plus, Beale Street memorializes one of its own, Memphis legal pros discuss the Confederate monuments issue, and much more in The Week Ahead… The inaugural Mempho Music Festival is at Shelby Farms Friday and Saturday for what organizers ..>> view originalVolleyball Falls To USF In Five Sunday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis sophomore Brianna Kadiku logged a match-high 15 kills and added a team-best tying six total blocks, but USF came ...>> view original
Friday, September 29, 2017
Two men face charges in Southwest Memphis shooting and other top stories.
Two men face charges in Southwest Memphis shooting
Memphis Crime Stoppers allows people to anonymously submit tips to crimes they may have witnessed. Here are several ways you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers. Wochit>> view originalFights break out during Memphis protest at Confederate monument
Fights, arrests during Memphis protest at Confederate monument Annette Peagler Published: August 19, 2017, 11:24 pm Updated: August 19, 2017, 11:26 pm (Courtesy: WATN) MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – At least six people were arrested during a rally at the monument of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest Saturday. The rally was organized by a group called Memphians for Removal of Confederate Statues #takeemdown901, created to remove all confederate statues in M..>> view originalLatino Memphis and citizens of Memphis march to defend DACA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Immigrant youth and allies are marching with white shirts to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA was created by the Obama administration that deferred action for certain undocumented young people who’ve come to the U.S. as children. Talks of DACA being threatened, which would cause over 8,300 youth in Tennesee at risk of deportation. According to a release by Latino Memphis, the march aims to bring awareness of the threat. “Taking away DACA means taking away..>> view originalMPD investigating shooting of a toddler in Southeast Memphis
Updated: Aug 19, 2017 - 9:35 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis police are currently on the scene working a shooting in Southeast Memphis right behind the St. Francis Hospital. The shooting happened Saturday evening around 6:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Hickory Way. MPD told FOX13 a toddler suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound. However, sources told FOX13 the toddler is a boy who is 4 years old. The toddler is in extremely critical condition. This is back-to-back days where a child ..>> view originalTed Evanoff: ServiceMaster exec comes home to Memphis
Buy PhotoMarvin O. Davis, chief marketing and strategy officer, has a big job ahead of him: make ServiceMaster a household name.(Photo: Yalonda M. James / The Commercial Appeal)Buy PhotoTo trace the life of Marvin O. Davis, the new chief marketing and strategy officer at ServiceMaster Global Holdings, follow the television ads.He once helped polish Verizon’s image with a memorable TV spot about reliable cellphone service — “Can you hear me now?”Then there was “Comcastic,” a nifty ad on TV to mak..>> view originalTaylor's homer leads Nashville to 8-7 win over Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Beau Taylor hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Nashville Sounds to an 8-7 win over the Memphis Redbirds on Friday.The home run by Taylor capped a three-run inning and gave the Sounds a 6-5 lead after Renato Nunez hit an RBI single earlier in the inning.The Sounds extended their lead in the seventh when Nunez hit a two-run home run. Memphis saw its comeback attempt come up short after Rangel Ravelo hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to cut the Nas..>> view original'Big building, big party'—Crosstown Concourse celebrates official ...
CLOSE Tour the building, hear from Mayor Jim Strickland and see the banners fall as part of the grand opening of Crosstown Concourse. Jennifer Pignolet/The Commercial AppealBuy PhotoVisitors crowd the central atrium during the grand opening celebration of the Crosstown Concourse building in Memphis. Built by Sears in the late 1920's, the building employed thousands of workers until it was shuttered in the mid 1990's. In 2010 work began to transform the building into a "vertical urban vil..>> view originalBlue Defeats Gray In Saturday's Scrimmage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The 2017 University of Memphis volleyball squad got its first "match-like" environment Saturday when the Tigers played its annual Blue-Gray ...>> view originalSen. Kyle Offers Bill to Allow Statue Removal
As Memphis city government ponders its best strategy for removing two offending Confederate statues in downtown Memphis parks — those of Nathan Bedford Forrest and Jefferson Davis — a Memphis legislator has filed a bill that would facilitate such action. The legislation by State Senator Sara Kyle (D-District 30) would exempt Shelby County from the Heritage Protection Act, a measure hastily passed in 2016 to prevent what was then (and remains) an official resolve from Mayor Jim Strickland and t..>> view originalBaby overdoses on heroin; mother arrested
YORKTOWN, IN (WISH/CNN) – A mother from Indiana is facing charges after her 1-month-old son overdosed on heroin and had to be revived with naloxone.Diasha Clark, 26, the baby’s mother, found him with a small plastic bag in his mouth Wednesday night, according to court documents.The bag had a powdery substance in it, now believed to be heroin.Prosecutors say a cousin rushed the baby to the hospital after he stopped breathing.“First of all, you have the addict who chooses to take the drug, but the..>> view original
Friday, September 22, 2017
Memphis woman suspended from VA hospital using new ... and other top stories.
Memphis woman suspended from VA hospital using new ...
CLOSE About the Memphis VA Medical Center, which makes services available to about 190,000 veterans in three states, including western Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. WochitSecretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin(Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)An employee at the Memphis VA charged over the weekend with a felony was suspended by the hospital, the VA announced Thursday.The suspension and recommendation for termination comes as VA Secretary David Shulkin has made now two perso..>> view originalThe Stars – Ferguson, Miller, Norvell – Lead Memphis into the ...
VOL. 132 | NO. 189 | Friday, September 22, 2017 The Stars – Ferguson, Miller, Norvell – Lead Memphis into the Spotlight By Don Wade Updated 2:44PM The team has not yet cracked this season’s Top 25, but at the University of Memphis everyone gets how this works. You beat No. 25 UCLA 48-45 on national television and the Bruins fall out of the rankings. The Tigers? They are kept waiting outside, for now, even as ESPN interviews transfer-quarterback Riley Ferguso..>> view originalMemphis Food & Wine Festival Returns to Celebrate Local Talent
VOL. 132 | NO. 189 | Friday, September 22, 2017 Memphis Food & Wine Festival Returns to Celebrate Local Talent By Andy Meek Updated 2:41PM Back in 2014, when food blogger and Memphis public relations professional Cara Greenstein was attending the Austin Food & Wine Festival, she remembers thinking how great it would be if Memphis could host its own version of such an event. Which is why the creator of the food and lifestyle blog Caramelized says she’s excite..>> view originalLeader tapped to fix Memphis VA brings a checkered past with him
CLOSE David Dunning is a Memphis native and two-time combat veteran who is the newest permanent director at the Memphis VA Medical Center. Jake Lowary/USA TODAY NETWORK - TennesseeMemphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center Director David Dunning (left) talks with the VA's Chief Engineer as work continues on a new front entrance to the hospital. Dunning references his many ties to the Memphis area when asked why he accepted his present post at the troubled hospital that serves hundreds of th..>> view originalDaily Digest
VOL. 132 | NO. 189 | Friday, September 22, 2017 GPAC Planning New Open-Air VenueThe Germantown Performing Arts Center has announced plans to develop a new 1.5-acre open-air performance center that will be located due north of its current location at 1801 Exeter Road. Dubbed The Grove at GPAC, the center hopes the new venue will attract new audiences by providing an alternative option for performances. Local architectural firm archimania was tapped to handle the project’s design ..>> view originalLemurs are back at the Memphis Zoo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two types of lemurs have returned to exhibit at the Memphis Zoo after an absence of 15 years. The zoo has new red-ruffed lemurs and black-and-white ruffed lemurs. The red-ruffed lemurs are a set of five-year-old triplets. Carmé is the female and her brothers are Titan and Puck. The black and white lemurs are teenagers — one female and one male — named “Pepé” and “Penelope.” The group is on exhibit in Primate Canyon, across from the Orangutan yard. As the lemurs get accustomed ..>> view originalFighting the Stigma of Depression
I want to take this opportunity to talk about something that's not often discussed. It's kind of taboo in some circles, and often avoided in most. However, it's real and it needs to be talked about. It's something that impacts nearly 40,000 people of all skin colors, ages, genders, classes, and income levels each year in this country. The "it" I'm talking about is suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It's designed to help erase the stigma, shame, ..>> view originalTrolleys to return to Memphis streets
by: Greg Coy Updated: Sep 21, 2017 - 6:34 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For the first time in more than three years, The Memphis Area Transit Authority drove a trolley down Main Street. MATA told FOX13 the trolleys will return to downtown Memphis, the Main Street Line, in December. There will be six trolleys. Four will run on the streets of Memphis. Two of them will be used as backups. Do not get ready pay a fare and jump on board. MATA said it will take another year and a half to re-open al..>> view originalResidents offer ideas for future of Memphis fairgrounds
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - The debate over the future of Memphis fairgrounds is nearing an end.Hundreds of community ideas were narrowed down to six main themes, one of which will bring a renaissance to the area.After receiving all those ideas, the city simply wants to know: we heard what you want, now are we going in the right direction?Life could soon be brought back to the 155-acre Fairgrounds. It’s a decision that's been years in the making since the closing of the coliseum in 2007.Of ..>> view originalDomestic violence cases continue to rise in Memphis
by: Zach Crenshaw Updated: Sep 21, 2017 - 10:46 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Domestic violence homicides have doubled in Memphis over the past three years. Tennessee now ranks 4th in the country for the number of women who are murdered by men, up five spots from a year prior. DOWNLOAD THE FOX13 NEWS APP Trending Now: In the last week, Memphis police said James Nelson killed his ex-wife on Gaithers Street. A few days later, 19-year-old Marcarlrious Craft was arrested for firing a gun in the dir..>> view original
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