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FRIDAY is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY as extreme heat is expected this afternoon.


FRIDAY is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY as extreme heat is expected this afternoon.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The heat will once again be extreme in the Mid-South today. Feels like temperatures will reach around 110 in much of the region, leading to a FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAYHeat warnings are already in effect for the entire region, and even extreme heat warnings are in place for most of the […]

“Our hearts are broken” – An MPD Sea of ​​​​Blue honors and commemorates the life of fallen police officer Demetrice Johnson


“Our hearts are broken” – An MPD Sea of ​​​​Blue honors and commemorates the life of fallen police officer Demetrice Johnson

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WMC) – A “sea of ​​blue” honoring fallen Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson swept through the city Wednesday night. Hundreds of police officers from across the Mid-South joined the procession in memory of a hero who was killed in a car crash while on duty earlier this month. In case you were wondering […]

21-year-old man arrested after car theft that led to a police chase


21-year-old man arrested after car theft that led to a police chase

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis police say a 21-year-old man was arrested after stealing a man’s car and leading police on a chase. On Monday, officers responded to a robbery in Claudette Cove shortly after 5:30 a.m. The victim explained to police officers that he was trying to jump-start one of his vehicles when three […]

Man accused of shooting in Memphis subway appears in court again


Man accused of shooting in Memphis subway appears in court again

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting spree in the Memphis subway two years ago, appeared in court again Monday to testify about the evidence found in his case. Kelly faces a total of 28 charges in Shelby County, including three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, […]

Shelby County Jail grapples with ‘significant’ plumbing problems, broken cell locks and other challenges


Shelby County Jail grapples with ‘significant’ plumbing problems, broken cell locks and other challenges

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Problems continue at the Shelby County Jail as aging infrastructure is now causing plumbing issues and leaks, air conditioning is intermittently down and cell door locks are broken. “I’ve gotten emails from family members about 201 Poplar about the lack of air conditioning and the plumbing issues,” said Shelby County Commissioner […]