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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Shelby County jury found Ricky Booker guilty of raping a child and aggravated sexual battery after a four-day trial. Sentencing has not been scheduled.
A Frayser man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a wounding call on Denver Street; police detained one person and are investigating.
Deleon Pierce pleaded guilty to murder in the 2020 East Memphis shooting that killed Joshua Jenkins; prosecutors say surveillance video captured the attack.
Food & Drinks in ...
No Comment — the '80s‑themed wine bar on Central Avenue — will relaunch as a restaurant in early June with a new menu, wine list and interior updates. Owners say the change is meant to match their original vision.
A Memphis police cruiser struck two vehicles at Poplar and Prescott on Saturday; three people were hospitalized and the officer was cited for running a red light.
A child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on Rugby Place near the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser, Memphis, police say.
A man was rushed to the hospital after a hit-and-run in Memphis' Hollywood neighborhood early Friday; police say the driver fled near Chelsea Ave and Trezevant St.
Retail & Industry in ...
Outdoors Inc., the family-owned Memphis outfitter founded in 1974, announced it will close its last store after 52 years. A going-out-of-business sale is underway and owners thanked longtime customers.
Politics & Govt in ...
TVA’s board meets Thursday in Guntersville with interim CEO Mike Skaggs in attendance; the agenda includes leadership picks, aircraft rules and a regulatory task force.
Memphis firefighters battled a Tuesday night fire in Harbor Town near Harbor Town Square. Crews deployed multiple units and residents reported road closures as emergency teams worked.
Four juveniles allegedly pointed guns at a 73‑year‑old man in Cooper‑Young on Sunday; Memphis police are investigating and CrimeStoppers is seeking tips.
A Shelby County jury found Jonathan Brush guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 road‑rage stabbing of chef Jody Moyt, a verdict that has left the family outraged.
Rep. Jeff Hale was arrested in Hernando on multiple traffic charges, including a first-offense DUI. He was released on bond and is due in court Aug. 26.
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