Trolley operator fired after trolley service was suspended
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis Area Transit Authority announced August 18 that it will suspend trolley service. MATA said in a statement that services had been suspended as an investigation into braking issues was underway. According to MATA, all…
Not so hot and lower humidity during the working week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A cold front triggered some showers and thunderstorms in central Arkansas. Sunday In the evening it could move over areas closer to the Mississippi Delta. First of all, it should be noted that Coahoma County in…
Man’s pickup truck broken into in Huey’s parking lot; suspect sped away during traffic stop, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis police have arrested and charged a man accused of smashing the windows of a vehicle and stealing the owner’s personal belongings. On August 6, officers responded to a burglary alarm at Huey’s on Winchester Road….
Police search for woman accused of car theft who was driven to the store by a driver
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis police are searching for two women who allegedly hijacked the car of a man who gave them a ride more than two weeks ago. According to MPD, the victim met with officers at the Superman…
Military veterans and active duty soldiers are among the volunteers keeping golfers cool at the FedEx St. Jude Championship
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WMC) – The best golfers in the world are in Memphis this week for the FedEx St. Jude Championship Tournament. The heat in Memphis can be unbearable if you don’t stay hydrated. Volunteers on the Player Water Committee…
Shelby County Assessor’s Office informs residents that property tax increases are expected in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Creating housing, especially affordable housing for Memphis residents, is important as mortgage prices, property taxes and other things rise. The Shelby County Assessor’s Office recently announced that residents can expect a “significant increase” in their property…
It’s “not a punishment” – New cell phone ban comes into effect for Marshall County Schools students
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A Mid-South school district is banning students from using cell phones this school year. In Marshall County Schools in northern Mississippi, students are now required to lock away their phones until the end of the school…
