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Blackberry Molasses has reopened at 1014 E. Broadway in West Memphis with a new patio, Sunday relaunch parties, DJ nights and a two‑tacos‑for‑$5 special.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Memphis police sergeant says the department punished his viewpoint after a 15‑day suspension; he's suing for back pay and emotional distress.
Trenton Abston took an Alford plea and was placed on a four-year diversion program, resolving a high-profile case that began when he allegedly showed up at Mayor Paul Young’s home.
A Memphis jury convicted Tifanee Wright of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Dr. Yvonne Nelson. Wright faces 15–25 years and is due for sentencing on June 15, 2026.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Monday with highs near 78°F. Watch for elevated fire danger Tuesday and storms returning Friday.
Dense fog will limit visibility through mid-morning before sunshine pushes temperatures into the 70s. A warm stretch builds before storms return Friday.
A Memphis ambulance was taken during a medical call and later tracked to Arkansas; a woman has been charged and no injuries were reported.
Memphis police released surveillance video of an armed hold‑up at a Hickory Hill convenience store; the suspects fled empty‑handed and authorities are asking for tips.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms hit Memphis Thursday morning with heavier storms possible later; highs near 82°F. Friday turns very warm, flirting with near‑record heat.
Federal marshals arrested Terry Johnson in Peoria after a lead tied him to the 2016 killing of Ryan Gilliam. The capture closes a decade‑long search for a Memphis homicide suspect.
A Memphis homeowner says a dog sitter took dozens of bags and later listed many items online; the sitter faces a theft charge and an April 28 arraignment.
A 43-year-old Memphis man has been charged in the New Year’s Eve killing of Army veteran Charles Cicalla; a court hearing is set Tuesday.
A Memphis man charged in a brutal 2016 double‑stabbing has spent about a decade behind bars as repeated competency rulings and crowded dockets keep his trial off the calendar.
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