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Brother Juniper's restaurant in Memphis celebrated its 25th anniversary of providing free Christmas meals to the community, a tradition cherished by the Koplin family and local patrons.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Memphis experienced a spate of violence with attempted robberies and shootings in East Memphis and Hickory Hill. Suspects remain at large with ongoing investigations, and the community is on edge.
Alissa McCommon, a former Tennessee teacher, pled guilty to multiple child sex crimes, including rape of a child. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison and will be a registered sex offender.
Memphis Police are investigating a series of food truck robberies, including an armed incident at Taco-N-Ganas, where suspects stole earnings and were caught on security footage.
Waste Pro workers saved a man's life after he fell at home in Southaven by providing first aid and calling 911.
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The UTRF honored UT Health Science Center researchers for their contributions to healthcare at the 2024 Innovation Awards. Dr. Wei Li was named Innovator of the Year for his work on drug discovery.
Napatryan Jones was arrested in Memphis for the assault and subsequent death of 77-year-old Eddie Bond. Charges against Jones may be upgraded following a medical examination.
Jermel James Moore was arrested in Olive Branch for various charges after being found asleep at the wheel with a rifle and the smell of marijuana in his car.
Gabrielle Jones was arrested, accused of stabbing her sister and a man on Thanksgiving, facing attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault charges.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service reports a wet week for Memphis with a 100% chance of rain starting today and continuing chances of showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the week.
Angel Coleman and her daughter Destiny went missing in Memphis. Coleman, suffering from mental health issues, was last seen driving erratically. The MPD is seeking urgent public assistance.
The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms, with varying chances of precipitation and temperatures from 41°F to 65°F over several days.
Germantown implements Ordinance 2024-14 to ban commercial events with entry fees in residential zones, except for schools and certain groups, after disruptive incidents.
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