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2 inmates escape minimum-security facility in Millington

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Two inmates escaped from the satellite camp of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Memphis in ...
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This Day in History: ‘Queen of Gospel’ Mahalia Jackson is born

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in history, in 1911, the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson, was born. The first Mahalia ...
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SCSO launches homicide investigation after woman found dead in Cordova

CORDOVA, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Cordova on Sunday morning. Just ...
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Over 1500 MLGW customers without power as rain moves through area

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There are over 1500 Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers without power as rain moves through the ...
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MPD search for suspects after man shot in leg in Walker Holmes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are looking for two suspects after a man was shot in the leg. On September 26, around 2 ...
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Teen arrested after deadly shooting in West Memphis, police say

The West Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a teenage suspect in connection with a deadly shooting.
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Jailhouse escapee gets additional 15 years for gun possession, court docs show

In addition to 55 years for his jailhouse escape, Joshua Zimmerman will be serving 15 years for being a felon in possession ...
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Fentanyl, guns, and more—2 men in custody after drug bust led by Memphis Safe Task Force

(WMC) - 2 suspects were arrested during a drug bust operation that was led by the Memphis Safe Task Force. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Memphis Safe Task Force members, working in partnership with ...