5 Teens Arrested in Burglary Ring
Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies say 5 teens, ages 13 to 16, have been arrested in a burglary ring.

Customer Calls 911 During Robbery
Police say a customer who entered a store during a robbery was able to leave and call police.

Police: Child Dead after Dog Maulling in Mississippi
Jackson police are investigating the mauling death of a 3 year-old boy by a pit bull.

FBI Looking into Alleged Inmate Beatings in DeSoto County
DeSoto County officials are confirming an FBI investigation into allegations of inmate beatings at the county jail.

Michael Hooks Jr. Hired by County Corrections after Release from Jail
Shelby County has hired a former county official recently released after serving a fraud conviction.

4 Year-Old Boy Killed While Riding Bicycle
A 4 year-old boy has been struck and killed in Kingsport while riding a bicycle in the courtyard of an apartment complex.

Store Owner Charged with Murdering Employee in Tennessee
The owner of a southern Tennessee furniture store has been charged with killing one of his employees.

Boat Collision Closes Mississippi River
A collision between a 600-foot tanker and a tugboat pushing one barge has closed the Mississippi River at New Orleans.

Former Vols Star Starts WNBA Brawl
Former Tennessee Lady Vols Candace Parker was just one player ejected from a WNBA game in Detroit, MI this week

Blacks In The Military
Sixty years after President Truman desegregated the military, senior black officers are still rare, particularly in the highest ranks.

DeSoto Civic Center To Expand
The DeSoto County Convention and Visitor's Bureau will spend $6.2 million for 27 acres south of the existing civic center.

Man's Body Found Inside Vacant Midtown Apartments
A man's body has been found at a vacant apartment complex in Midtown Memphis. The body was reported by an anonymous caller and found at 1375 Jefferson Avenue.

Marshals Service Arrests Sailor for Alleged Rape of Boy in Memphis
The U.S. Marshals Service says it's arrested a U.S. Navy sailor wanted for allegedly raping a boy in Memphis, Tennessee.

Man Stabs Elderly Woman With Fork
Memphis police are looking for a man who talked his way into a senior living facility and attacked a 79 year-old resident in her apartment.

Main Street Mall Could Reopen to Traffic
The Center City Commission asks Downtown residents and business owners to debate the pros and cons of reopening Main Street to cars and trucks.

Young and Healthy: You Still Need To Play It Safe In The Heat
We often hear it's the young and elderly we need to watch out for when the temperatures rise, but people in the prime of the lives also need to play it safe in the extreme heat.

Family: Child Died after Watching Carjacking
Family members of a child who died from an asthma attack, say it happened because he witnessed a carjacking.

Memphis Police Want to Find the Creator of a Blog
The City of Memphis is taking legal action in an attempt to find out who's operating a blog that is critical of the Memphis Police Department and Director Larry Godwin.

Major Wreck Closes I-40 Between Memphis and Little Rock and Injures 8
Eight People have been sent to the hospital after a fiery crash on I-40, between Memphis and Little Rock.

Man Charged in Beating Death of 1 Year-Old
A Little Rock man faces a capital murder charge after police say he slammed a 1 year-old girl into a wall, then told officers the girl fell out of bed.

TEC-9 and 9mm Handgun Taken in Shelby County Home Burglary
Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies say 2 semi-automatic weapons were taken during a home burglary.

Police Investigate Death of 19 Month-Old
Knoxville police are investigating the death of a 19 month-old boy.

Child Porn Charge for Sex Offender Expert in North Dakota
A former psychologist who evaluated sex offenders at North Dakota's state mental hospital faces federal charges of possession of child pornography.

Crooks Ram Deputy’s Car while Escaping Home Burglary
Deputies say crooks backed in to a deputy’s car while trying to escape during a home burglary.

Juror Says Reaching John Ford Verdict was difficult
A jury member says reaching a verdict was difficult at the public corruption trial of former state Sen. John Ford.

Man Convicted of Hate Crime for Attacking Nazi Death Camp Survivor
A New Jersey man who once claimed insanity was convicted Monday of a hate crime for accosting Nazi death camp survivor and scholar Elie Wiesel in a hotel elevator.

Tennessee Amber Alert Canceled: Missing 12 Year-Old Girl
An Amber Alert has been cancelled for a missing 12 year-old.

Bear Cub In Rehab, Rescued By Firefighter
"Li'l Smokey," a black bear cub rescued by a firefighter, is fighting for his life in the hands of a California wildlife care center.

WWE Wrestler Arrested At Restaurant
A gathering for professional wrestlers at a suburban New York City restaurant ended with the arrest of a wrestler known as "The Sandman."

Sixty-Six Tornadoes in Arkansas So Far
The National Weather Service says Arkansas has had at least 66 tornadoes so far this year.

Mid-South Bank Customers Protected by FDIC
In the wake of the IndyMac Bank collapse in California, Mid-South officials say their banks are sound and their customers' money is safe.

"Turfco Lawn Care" Under State Investigation
A Mid-South lawn care company is under state investigation after more than 100 customer complaints.

Daughter Questioned In Father's Death on Mud Island
MPD Homicide Investigators are questioning the daughter of a man stabbed to death at the Belle Harbour Apartments on Mud Island.

Security Co. Warns of Door-to-Door Tactics
People claiming to be security salesmen are asking to come inside homes to see and upgrade security systems.

Police: 67 Year-Old Man Possibly Stabbed to Death on Mud Island
Police say a 67 year-old man died from a possible stab wound, on Mud Island in Memphis.

Brothers’ Argument over Dog Ends with 1 Brother Shot to Death
Police say an argument over a pet dog lead to the shooting death of a Memphis man.

City of Memphis Cooling Centers
Current tempretaures are now heading toward the upper 90s and residents who are vulnerable to the heat or do not have access to air-conditioned facilities are encouraged to visit any one of the City of Memphis’ 19 public libraries or 28 community centers during normal hours of operation.

FDA finds Salmonella Strain in Jalapeno Pepper
Government inspectors have found the same salmonella strain responsible for a nationwide food-poisoning outbreak in a Mexican-grown jalapeno in a Texas plant, prompting a new warning for consumers to avoid eating fresh jalapenos.

Arkansas Man Killed While on Picnic with Family
Ozark County authorities say a 22 year-old Arkansas man was shot and killed in a dispute with a landowner at a southern Missouri creek.

Possible Child Abuse Death in Tipton County
Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputies say a 4 year-old child died in an Ohio Hospital and now they are investigating it as a case of possible child abuse.

Home Invasion, Tipton County Deputies Search for Suspect
Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man who they say is wanted for a home invasion in Tipton County.

Police Search for Robbery Suspect after Chase
Investigators are searching for a robbery suspect who led police on a chase, that ended in a wreck.

Teen Shot in South Memphis, Police Investigate
Memphis police are on the scene of an 18 year-old shot in South Memphis.

Police: Hit and Run Victim Remains Unidentified
Memphis police are asking for your help identifying a man who is in extremely critical condition following a hit and run.

Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Money in Memphis
Police say a man has been arrested for using counterfeit $100 bills at downtown Memphis businesses.

Heat Advisory for Memphis and Shelby County
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Memphis, TN has issued a Heat Advisory for the Memphis/Shelby County area.

HIV Cases on the Rise in the South
A report to be released in Birmingham says HIV has taken hold in the Deep South, plaguing some of the poorest people in the country and creating a health disaster.

Conjoined Birds Found In Arkansas
Arkansas wildlife authorities are sending a pair of barn swallows to the Smithsonian to confirm what could be an incredibly rare find: a set of conjoined twin birds.

Dolly Could Become Hurricane
Tropical Storm Dolly is moving over Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and headed for the Gulf of Mexico, where it could become a hurricane Tuesday, July 21, 2008.

Missing Tennessee Soldier Found Alive
The grandmother of a Fort Bliss soldier considered missing and endangered says she's overjoyed the woman has been found alive.

Trial Set To Start Monday In Killing Of 3 in Arkansas
Trial is to start Monday, July 21, 2008, in Marianna for a man charged with three counts of capital murder for killing his mother-in-law and her parents.

Memphis Hits 95th Homicide This Year; Shooting in North Memphis
A late night shooting turns deadly at a North Memphis neighborhood hangout. A 31 year-old man is dead after a heated argument leads to gunfire.

Southeast Memphis Apartment Fire Could Be Arson
Memphis firefighters are battling a fire at a Southeast Memphis apartment complex.

Shooting Investigation Near Downtown Memphis
Memphis police are investigating a shooting a few blocks away from the FedExForum.

Robber Strikes Macy's at Oak Court Mall
A hot spot for Mid-South shoppers has also become a hot spot for crooks. Memphis Police have been called to the Oak Court Mall for violent crimes at least three times this year.

Memphis, Knoxville Want Free Community Colleges
The county mayors at Knoxville and Memphis say their residents should be able to attend community colleges for free.

Jesse Jackson Urged to Pay Fine for Using N-Word
The owner of a comedy nightclub in Los Angeles says the Reverend Jesse Jackson should pay a fine for using the N-word during a break in a TV interview.

Police: 3 Dead in SW Missouri
Three people were found dead in a small town in southwest Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Arkansas Inmate Enjoys 23 Minutes of Freedom
An Arkansas inmate enjoyed 23 minutes of freedom today that could cost him many more years behind bars.

Arkansas Teen Trapped Overnight in Cave, Rescued
A 17 year-old Arkansas girl has been rescued after spending about 17 hours trapped in a cold, dark cave at Devil's Den State Park in northwest Arkansas.

Wife of Deputy Dies, Husband Injured in Motorcycle Wreck in Tennessee
The wife of an Anderson County deputy has died after the motorcycle her husband was driving crashed into a van that turned in front of them.

"Blues on the Bluff" Honors Slain Disc Jockey
A Mid-South family is mourning the loss of two loved ones. One was lost in a shooting, the other to a life of crime.

Man Charged With Deadly Park Shooting
Memphis police arrested a man they say shot and killed another man in broad daylight.

Man Hurt Hit & Run
Police are searching for a driver who hit a man walking near the Defense Depot area.

Free Food Giveaway
Mark your calendar. Next Saturday, July 26, 2008, the Easy Way in Downtown Memphis will give away $500 worth of grocery certificates to lucky shoppers.

Robber Shoots Self in Leg, Faces Amputation
A man who attempted to rob a woman in a Rawls Springs home ended up shooting himself in the leg and was facing an amputation, according to the Forrest County Sheriff's Department.

Female Inmate Found Dead at Tennessee Jail
The Madison County Sheriff's Department said an inmate was found dead at the J. Alexander Leech Criminal Justice Complex.

Mississippi Death Row Inmate Dale Bishop Scheduled for Execution
Mississippi death row inmate Dale Leo Bishop is just days away from the execution he asked for eight years ago.

Hickory Hill Motel Robbed at Gunpoint
The "Inn Town Suites" motel was robbed at gunpoint Friday, July 18, 2008.

DeSoto Co. Bail Bond Company Closed by State
Concerns that some clients of Garner Bail Bonds may not get notification of court dates, putting them at risk for contempt charges.

Motor Home Crashes Into Store, Arkansas Man Killed
An Arkansas man was killed when a motor home lost its brakes and crashed into a storefront in downtown Buffalo, Wyoming.

Starbucks' Closings Hit the Mid-South
Starbucks has released the list of all 600 stores to be closed and three are in Memphis.

John Ford, Guilty on All Counts
Former State Senator John Ford has been found guilty on all counts in his second public corruption trial in Nashville.

Girl Struck, Killed by Sheriff's Deputy in Tennessee
A Murfreesboro police detective says a Rutherford County sheriff's deputy in an unmarked car struck and killed an 11 year-old girl.

Lane Closure set For Mississippi River I-40 bridge
Highway workers will close a lane on the Interstate 40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee next week to conduct a routine inspection of the structure.

Police: Man Shot, Possibly over Woman
Police say a man is in critical condition after being shot; possibly over a woman.

Woman Accused of Smashing Wine Bottle over Boyfriend's Head in Memphis
Police say a woman is behind bars after she bashed her boyfriend over the head with a wine bottle.

Grandson Arrested in Murder of Popular Local DJ
30 year-old Cortez Thomas is charged with first degree murder. Police say he killed his grandfather and popular local DJ, Dee Henderson.

West Helena Mayor Seeks Arrest of Humane Society Director
A mayor who faces a misdemeanor charge of obstructing Humane Society work by releasing strays into a national forest now wants charges brought against a Humane Society director.

Hernando Woman Has Merchandise Stolen at Memphis Horse Show
A Hernando, MS woman is hot under the collar after thousands of dollars of her merchandise was stolen during a weekend horse show in Memphis. Burglary is just one of the crimes Memphis Police is targeting during "Operation Summer Heat."

Man Charged in Midtown Arsons
Police say an arrest has been made in connection with a string of arsons that plagued Midtown, Memphis.

County Closes Nuisance Motel
Shelby Co. Sheriff's Office says Traveler's Inn is a "haven for criminal activity." 11 people indicted on drug chares.

Code Red Air Quality Advisory Issued for Memphis and Shelby County
The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Red Air Quality Advisory for the City of Memphis and Shelby County, Thursday, July 17, 2008.

Woman Drowns In Residential Swimming Pool
A North Shelby County woman drowned early this morning in a neighbor’s swimming pool near Millington.

Dead Child's Skull Reconstructed, TBI Hopes it will Help in Identification
A child's bones were found 23 years ago and now state investigators have released a reconstruction of what the little girl would have looked like.

Lawyers: Arkansas Execution Method 'Dangerous'
Lawyers for four Arkansas death-row inmates are urging a federal judge to allow a challenge to the state's lethal injection method to be heard after the U.S. Supreme Court found a similar method used in Kentucky to be constitutional.

Mother Pleads Guilty in Hot Car Death of Son
The mother of a 2 year-old Kingsport boy who died after climbing into a hot car while both parents napped has accepted a plea deal offered by the state.

Federal Inmate Mistakenly Released from Jail in Tennessee
Federal authorities are searching in Greeneville for a federal inmate who was mistakenly released from the Washington County Detention Center in Jonesborough.

Mississippi Remains Most Obese State, CDC Reports
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday.

Memphis Police Questioning Possible Arsonist
After 11 fires in four days on Jefferson Street in Midtown, a source tells Eyewitness News Everywhere a man in his twenties is being questioned.

More BBB Complaints About "Turfco Lawn Care"
The BBB is issuing a fourth consumer alert about a local lawn care company.

Hickory Hill Business Robbed : Victim Speaks Out
A Mid-South man is speaking out about why he shot a teen accused of trying to rob the store he manages.

Memphis DJ Found Dead; Foul Play Suspected
Memphis homicide detectives are investigating the death of 74 year-old Dee "Cap'n Pete" Henderson, a longtime volunteer disc jockey on WEVL radio.

Mid-South Medical Professionals Behaving Badly
Eyewitness News Everywhere Uncovers Mid-South medical professionals who were caught behaving badly.

Bold Arsonist on the Loose in Midtown Memphis
Eight fires -- all believed to be deliberately set -- on the same block in three days.

5 Year-Old Dies in Swing Set Accident in Tennessee
Police say a 5 year-old Nashville boy was killed when a swing set fell on him.

74 Year-Old Man Found Dead, Investigators Suspect Foul Play
Memphis Police say a 74 year-old man was found dead, by his grandson. Investigators say foul play may have led to his death.

Man Charged in South Memphis Homicide
A Memphis man is behind bars after being charged in connection with a July 7th homicide.

Three Midtown Fires Intentionally Set; Two More Suspicious
Fire officials say they have put out five fires in vacant buildings on Jefferson Street and Mcneil in the past 24 hours. Three vacant buildings caught fire yesterday. Investigators are saying those fires were intentionally set. Two more Wednesday morning prove to be suspicious.

Arkansas High School Coach Arrested in Rapes of Two Teen Boys
Authorities say the baseball coach at an Arkansas High School has been arrested on rape allegations made by two teenage boys.

Tennessee Mom Charged With Poisoning Infant Son
A Tennessee woman is in the Allegheny County Jail on charges she poisoned her 4 month-old son with a salt water solution.

Mental Health Worker Raped During Visit to Client in Tennessee
Police in Nashville arrested a man who called 911 and reported that he had raped his mental health case worker.

Memphis Man Shot; Drives Himself to Hospital
A Memphis Man is shot at an apartment complex after running away from two accused shooters. Police say he was shot in the chest but still able to drive himself to the emergency room at Methodist South.

String of Arsons In Midtown, Memphis
Memphis fire crews put out six fires in vacant buildings in a Midtown neighborhood in 24 hours.

Controversial Miami-Dade School Police Chief Offered MCS Job
Newly hired Superintendent Kriner Cash offers controversial former colleague from Miami a job with Memphis City Schools.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught in North Memphis
Authorities say three people have been arrested for steeling Catalytic Converters after a woman called police.

Police: Man Found in Attic, Possible Heat Related Death
Police say a man in his 50s was found dead in the attic of an East Memphis home.

Woman Carjacked, Shot, and Purse Stolen in South Memphis
Police say a woman was carjacked, Shot, and then the gunman stole her purse, in South Memphis.

Two Suspects in Two Carjackings and a Robbery in Less than an Hour
Police say two suspects carjacked two people and robbed a convenience store with in a 35 minute period.

4th Heat Related Death in Mid-South
The Shelby County Medical Examiner’s office confirms a fourth heat related death in the Mid-South.

Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Lying about Fatal Wreck Loses his Job
A Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy was fired after an administrative hearing about a traffic accident that killed a Memphis man.

Store Clerk Shoots Teen During Robbery in Memphis
Police say a Memphis store clerk shot a 17 year-old boy during a robbery.

Former Tennessee High School Coach Pleads Guilty to Raping 14 Year-Old Girl
A former Dyersburg High School volunteer track coach has pleaded guilty in Knoxville to raping a 14 year-old girl before a meet in November 2006.

Teen to be Tried as Adult in Officer's Shooting in Tennessee
A Juvenile Court judge in Knoxville has moved the trial of a teenage boy to adult court for a burglary in which a police officer was wounded.

Three Crooks Caught Thanks To Good Whitehaven Neighbors
Three crooks are behind bars after neighbors noticed people driving a suspicious car in their neighborhood with their headlights off.

Tennessee Parents Charged After Infant Left In Car While in Bar
Two parents have been charged with child abuse and neglect after their 5 month-old infant was found in a car while they were at a bar.

Dangerous Fugitive Captured after Accidental Release from Jail
Authorities say a dangerous fugitive is now off the streets after he was accidentally release from jail due to an “administrative error”.

Murder Suspect Dies at The MED
A man accused of killing his sister's boyfriend, and burying his body in the backyard is dead.

Update: Tennessee Waltz Tapes Played in John Ford's 2nd Trial
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in Nashville in the federal corruption trial against former state Sen. John Ford.

New Information About Controversial School Police Chief
The man who may be the next head of MCS security is under fire from parents, students and his own officers. But supporters say he's getting a bad rap.

Sweepstakes Scam Targets Memphis Man
A Memphis man received a letter stating he had won $250,000 after purchasing a sweepstakes ticket. The letter and the accompanying check were fake.

SCAM ALERT: Man Targeted After Posting Online Resume
Scammers tried to steal $20,000 from his bank account

New Information: Puppy Tied Up and Left to Die, Chews Off Paw
An eight week-old puppy that was tied up and left to die in Frayser, chewed off her own paw to break free.

Elderly Man Accused of Shooting Wife to Death in Mississippi
Bond has been set at $100,000 for an 83 year-old man accused in the shooting death of his elderly wife.

Tennessee Waltz Tapes Played in John Ford's 2nd Trial
Former state Sen. John Ford's past is coming back to haunt him as prosecutors introduced evidence from the Tennessee Waltz public corruption case in a second unrelated federal trial.

Child Finds Woman's Missing Diamond Ring in Arkansas Wal-Mart Parking Lot
A 6 year-old girl who found what she thought was a fake diamond ring in a Wal-Mart parking lot has helped reunite a Benton newlywed with her missing $9,000 engagement ring.

Update: Memphis Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Father
Police say a Memphis man, accused of stabbing his father to death has been charged with First Degree Murder.

Rescue Group: Trapped Puppy Chews off Paw
A dog rescue group says a 10 week-old puppy was found starved, dehydrated, full of hook worms, and chewed off her own foot.

101 Year-Old Woman Survives Memphis High Rise Fire
A 101 year-old woman was taken to the hospital after her twelve-story apartment building caught fire.

Memphis Teen Shot in Back, Critical
Police say an 18 year-old is in critical condition after he was shot in the back, overnight in Hickory Hill.

Arson Investigation at a Southaven High School Stadium
Structural engineers will be back at DeSoto Central High School in Southaven on Monday to assess the damage from Friday's stadium fire.

Historic Radio Station Transformed into New Lofts
Downtown Memphis residents are now calling a historic radio station home.

Update: Memphis Man Charged In Father's Death
A 22 year-old son is charged in the death of his 60 year-old father.

Man Shot & Killed Near South Memphis Park
A South Memphis man is dead after Memphis Police say he was gunned down in his own car in broad daylight.

Bus Carrying High School Football Players Catches Fire
There were some tense moments Saturday morning for some Mid-South football players.

Interstate 40 Shut Down After Tanker Crash
Both lanes of I-40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee are shut down because of a hazmat spill.

Car Wash Fire: Memphis Firefighter Hurt
A Memphis firefighter is recovering after getting second degree burns on the job.

Man Arrested: Accused of Killing Father
A Memphis man is arrested after his father is found stabbed to death in his north Memphis home.

Incoming MCS Security Chief Faces Scrutiny
The man slated to be the next top cop for Memphis City Schools recently got a failing grade from hundreds of Miami area students and parents.

Man in Forrest City, AR Saves Gas with Motorized Tricycle
Nowadays a gallon of gas will cost you about four bucks. But imagine if four dollars was all you needed to fill up your entire tank.

Brother And Sister Charged: Skeleton Uncovered in Memphis
A brother and sister confess to killing the sister's lover and burying him in the backyard.

UNCOVERS: Inmate Mistakenly Released From Custody
A man with a long criminal history of robbery and burglary is on the run after paperwork error at the jail.

Bartlett: Striptease Exercise Classes not Allowed
A local exercise studio planning to offer striptease exercise and stripper poles won't open, because code enforcement says it's an adult business.

Two Charged in Case of Skeleton found in North Memphis
Police say a brother and sister have been charged in the death of a man whose bones were found in North Memphis.

Mack Returning to Memphis Tigers after Announcing Exit
Tigers coach John Calipari says guard Doneal Mack will return to Memphis for the 2008-09 season after all.

People Wait in Line for Hours to Get New Apple iPhone 3G
At the Apple store in Germantown, the first people in line got there 11 hours ahead of time and waited all night.

2 Children, 2 Firefighters Reported Hurt in Blaze
Fire officials in Nashville said two children and two firefighters suffered injuries in a house fire.

Man Shot in Head, Found by his Mother in DeSoto County
Investigators say a Mississippi man was found, by his mother, with a gunshot wound to the head.

Woman Accused in Hit of Sister-in-Law, Police Now Question Husband’s Death
Police say a 74 year-old woman accused of hiring a hitman to kill her sister-in-law has been named a person of interest in the 35-year-old murder of her husband.

Wife Arrested in Murder of Lawyer in Tennessee
Nashville police arrested the estranged wife of an attorney in his strangulation killing.

Students' Social Security Numbers Posted to Internet in Tennessee
The Social Security numbers of hundreds of Williamson County students have been mistakenly placed on the Internet.

Major Drug Bust: Guns, Counterfeit Cash found in Memphis Store
Drugs, counterfeit cash and lots of guns, that's what Memphis Police say they found inside a Berclair Neighborhood Store.

Arsons in South Memphis
Police are looking for arsonists who are torching vacant homes in south Memphis.

UPDATE: Puzzling Note Could Be a Scam or Plea For Help
Note urges people to donate to a desperate family in Earle, Arkansas. That family says it knows nothing about it.

U.S. Marshalls: Violent Inmate Accidentally Released
U.S. Marshalls say they are searching for a violent fugitive who was accidentally released after an administrative error.

City Watch Alert Cancelled: Missing 16 Year-Old Girl
Memphis Police have cancelled a City Watch Alert for 16 year-old Amber Verner.

16 Year-Old to be Tried as Adult for Murder at Dyersburg Motel
A 16 year-old boy will stand trial as an adult in the killing of a man at a Dyersburg motel.

Former Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Rape of 4 Year-Old Child in Scott County
A Scott County, Tennessee constable who's a former sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged with raping a 4 year-old child.

Police Charge 15 Year-Old in Cab Driver Killing in Nashville, Tennessee
Police in Nashville have charged a 15 year-old boy in the fatal shooting of a taxi cab driver.

South Memphis Apartment Fire Ruled Arson
Fire officials say a fire that damaged a South Memphis apartment complex was arson.

Sock with Foot Bones Found in Vacant Memphis Lot
Police say a family, concerned about a missing relative, started digging in a vacant lot when they found a sock with foot bones in it.

Former Razorback Football Player Arrested for Cocaine in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Police say former Razorback Football player Matt Jones was arrested on Cocaine charges in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Letters Begging For Money From Memphians Could Be a Scam
Someone is hand delivering letters to mailboxes in Memphis begging people to send money to Earle, Arkansas.

Tax Forms and other Personal Information Found Along Road in Tate County
Eyewitness News Everywhere Uncovers the personal information of hundreds, maybe even thousands of people - dumped along a Mid-South road. We even found W-2 forms, tax forms with people's names, addresses and social security numbers.

Mid-South Meth Bust Linked To Mexico
Deputies arrest six men connected to a Mexican drug cartel in the Mid-South.

Kids and Hot Cars: A Dangerous Combination
Police are investigating a Memphis mom after she left her two small children in a hot while she went inside an eyeglass store. The two children are okay but the outcome could have been much worse. Eyewitness News Everywhere talked to a doctor about the effects of high temperatures on children.

Empty Businesses in Overton Square Cause Concern for Some Midtown Residents
Only 4 stores remain open on the South side of Overton Square. For lease signs are in windows and the stores are empty.

Bones Found in Backyard, Police Investigate
Police say a man found what appears to be foot bones in his backyard.

Murder Victim's Family Cries For Help
The family of 31 year-old Rodney "Hot Rod" Manning is urging people to come forward with information about the South Memphis homicide.

Meth Lab Bust Near Memphis Daycare
Police busted a meth lab at a Memphis hotel that was near a daycare.

No Charges: 4 Year-Old Shoots Herself with Grandmother's Gun in South Carolina Store
Officials in South Carolina say they won't file charges against a woman whose 4 year-old granddaughter grabbed her gun and accidentally shot herself in a Sam's Club store last month.

Arkansas Storm Damage, 1 Home Destroyed
Emergency Management officials say one mobile home was destroyed and another damaged in straight line winds that also knocked down trees and power lines in St. Francis County, Arkansas.

Husband and Sister Suspected of Putting Hit on Wife in Arkansas
Authorities claim a Stamps man hired a hitman to kill his estranged wife in exchange for $5,000 and a pickup truck.

Northwest Airlines to Cut Jobs, Raise Fees
Northwest Airlines says it is cutting 2,500 jobs, blaming capacity cuts stemming from rising oil prices.

Police: Man shot over cigarette in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson police have arrested a 36 yeaer-old man suspected of shooting another man in the back because he refused to give him a cigarette.

Amtrak Threatens to Leave Memphis if Downtown Sinkhole Isn’t Fixed Soon
A sinkhole that first appeared about the size of a basketball has grown to an 8-foot-wide, $1 million dollar problem that's interfering with passenger rail service to Memphis.

Baby Dies in Hot Car, Mom Charged in Clarksville, Tennessee
Police in Clarksville have arrested a woman in the death of her infant daughter in a hot car.

Horse Drawn Carriage Destroyed by Truck in Downtown Memphis
A downtown Memphis carriage driver is recovering after his carriage was plowed over by a truck.

New Memphis Schools Superintendent Unveils Big Plans for District
Superintendent Kriner Cash says expect big changes in Memphis school security when your child heads back to class this fall.

Memphis Police Board Up Drug Houses: "Operation Summer Heat"
Memphis Police - putting the crackdown on crime in certain neighborhoods by taking crack cocaine and other drugs off the streets.

Two Memphis Children Left in Car
Police say a 1 month-old and an 18 month-old were left inside a car while the mother was inside an optical store.

Catalytic Converters and Rims Stolen From Cars in Memphis
More than a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from a car lot in South Memphis

Police Officer’s Apartment Burglarized and Burned, Uniforms Stolen in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Police say the apartment of a Helena-West Helena officer was burglarized and burned after the crooks got away with two of his uniforms and a bullet proof vest.

Drive-By BB Gun Shootings in East Memphis
Residents of an East Memphis neighborhood say they are looking over their shoulders after two separate drive-by shootings involving BB guns.

5 Year-Old Memphis Boy Shoots 6 Year-Old Sister
Police say a 5 year-old Memphis boy shot his 6 year-old sister in the hand.

Fake Arkansas Cage Fights Showing Men Kissing, Duped Fans
Crowds in Arkansas came for the lure of cage fighting and $1 beer, but police say the producers of two shows last month only wanted to film an audience enraged by men ripping each others’ clothes off and kissing.

Mississippi Man Tasered, Drowns in Pond
A Meridian, Mississippi, man died over the 4th of July weekend in a south Alabama pond after police officers shocked him with a Taser.

Bond set for Byhalia Teen Murder Suspects
Bond has been set a $200,000 for each of two youths charged in the June 24 murder of 17 year-old Terrell Richmond of Byhalia, Mississippi.

Southaven Mayor Wants Four-Day Work Week
Southaven, Mississippi Mayor Greg Davis wants city employees on a four-day work week beginning October 1st.

Arkansas Inmate Hangs Himself in Jail
Deputies say a Saline County inmate died after hanging himself in the county's jail.

Arkansas Man Cleared by DNA in Texas Kidnapping
A Magnolia native spent the Fourth of July holiday back home in Arkansas, after serving more than 15 years in a Texas prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Accused Memphis Hotel Shooter Will Be Charged
A man drives away after he is shot while visiting the "French Quarter Suites" in Memphis. Police say they will be charging the accused shooter later on today.

Enthusiastic Welcome for New Memphis Schools Superintendent
Hundreds of people turned out to meet and greet Dr. Kriner Cash, the new superintendent of Memphis City Schools.

Update: Man Found Shot to Death Near Church in South Memphis
Police are looking for a killer after a man was gunned down in South Memphis.

Body Found in South Memphis
Memphis Police are investigating a body that was found in a grassy area in South Memphis.

Memphis Minister Found Dead in South Memphis Home
Police say a Memphis minister was found dead in his South Memphis home.

Naked Men Seen Masturbating in East Memphis
An East Memphis neighborhood is on alert after naked men have been seen masturbating in backyards.

AG's Office: Execution of Mississippi Death Row Inmate Should not be Stopped
Attorney General Jim Hood is arguing that Mississippi's next execution should take place as scheduled on July 23.

Sheriff: Woman Shoots and Kills Husband in Self-Defense in Arkansas
A woman shot and killed her husband at their home outside of El Dorado, Arkansas and the Union County sheriff says the slaying was in self-defense.

Double shooting in West Memphis, Arkansas
Authorities say one man is in critical condition after a double-shooting outside a West Memphis nightclub.

Elderly Woman Shot, Son and 2nd Man Charged
Police say an elderly woman was shot in the head during a fight her son was having with his ex-wife.

Ohio Fugitive Arrested in Memphis
U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a man wanted for an attempted murder in Ohio, while he was hiding out in a relative’s home in Memphis.

Child Porn Convict Sentenced for Failing to go to Prison
A West Tennessee man who was convicted of child pornography, then faked his own death, has been sentenced to an additional 21 months in federal prison.

Memphis Man Shot While Driving
Investigators say a man, who was shot while driving his car, drove himself to a gas station where police were already investigating two other calls about possible crimes.

New Information: FedEx Pilot Killed in Fayette County Crash
Investigators say the pilot killed Saturday, July 5, 2008 was a FedEx pilot from Boise, Idaho.

Welcome Planned for New Memphis City Schools Superintendent
The Memphis School Board will welcome Dr. Kriner Cash on Monday, July 7, 2006 at his first public event as the new superintendent.

Car Stolen at Graceland, 3 Children Inside
Police say the parents of an Arkansas family were taking in the sights of Graceland when a crook stole their car with their three children still inside of the SUV.

Muvico Theater in Peabody Place, Closed
A Memphis theater closed its doors for good on Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Peabody Place.

Deputies Search For Accused Carjackers
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a carjacker.

2 Teens Killed in Wreck in Dickson, Tennessee
Authorities say two teens were killed in a two-car collision in Dickson, Tennessee.

Tom Lee Park Shooting
Memphis,TN~ A Memphis mom and her son were trying to enjoy the fireworks at Tom Lee Park on Friday, July 4, 2008, when a celebratory gunshot hit them. April Pickard's son, Rickey, had his head in his mom's lap when he felt something sting his neck.

Fayette County Plane Crash: Pilot Dead
An experienced pilot is dead after crashing his plane near Rossville, Tennessee near Knox Road and Highway 57.

Family of Murdered Transgender Woman Seeks Justice
The Mid-South family of a murdered transgender woman wants justice and acceptance for their loved one.

Patriotic Display At Millington Home
A former Marine is showing his patriotic spirit in a very big way.

Man Shoots Woman, Then Himself
A Fourth of July picnic in the park is interrupted by the type of fireworks you don't want to see. Police say a man walked up and apparently shot his ex girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.

Safety Alert - Staying Safe While Boating
It's been exactly one year since a tragic boating accident claimed the lives of two Mid-South children. Eyewitness News Everywhere Uncovers what you need to know before you hit the water.

Memphis Airport Strives for Calmer Checkpoints
It's hard not to get stressed out at airport checkpoints as travelers rush to get through with the right luggage and personal identification.

Hernando Honors Local Troops for Independence Day
People in Hernando, Mississippi gathered around the courthouse square for a special Independence Day celebration. The guests of honor were the men and women with the 2-198th Combined Arms Battalion of the Mississippi National Guard.

Son Pulls Father From Burning House
An Orange Mound man is saved from his burning home by his son and a group of good samaritans.

Dash Cam Video Reveals Deputy Alvin Dortch Deceit
Family members of a man killed in a fatal accident want answers about what really happened.

Dog Owner With Bad History Tries to Get Dogs Back
Police say Clarence Brown has a history of keeping dogs in a filthy, home filled with dead animals and waste.

Bredesen: Ford Asked for Help for TennCare Company
Gov. Phil Bredesen, testifying on the second day of former state Sen. John Ford's corruption trial in Nashville, said Ford asked him to help a TennCare contractor get more enrollees.

District Attorney “Declines to Prosecute” Former Fayette-Ware High School Football Coach
In a news release issued by the DA’s office, “the Attorney General does not have sufficient proof of criminal offense,” in a case involving the Head Football Coach of Fayette-Ware High School in Somerville, Tennessee.

Officials: Juvenile Center Inmates Crawling Inside Walls
Adams County Juvenile Justice Center officials are trying to prevent youngsters from busting holes in the walls and using them to move around the building.

Police: Fake Sheriff’s Deputy Possibly Scammed More People in Arkansas
Authorities in Arkansas say a man posing as a Sheriff's Deputy conned an Ohio couple last month and may have struck again.

Arkansas Man Dies in Police Custody, Cocaine OD Suspected
Authorities in Pulaski County say a 55 year-old man died in police custody after reportedly swallowing cocaine to hide it from officers.

Kroger Ground Beef Recall Includes Tennessee
The Kroger Co. has expanded its voluntary recall of some ground beef products beyond stores in Michigan and parts of Ohio.

11 Year-Old Boy charged in Shooting of 12 Year-Old Girl in Tennessee
Police in La Vergne have charged an 11 year-old boy with aggravated assault in the shooting of a 12 year-old girl.

Son Rescues Father From Their Burning House in Orange Mound
A Memphis man saves his father's life by pulling him out of their burning house in Orange Mound. The fire started around 3:00 a.m., July 3, 2008, on Deadrick Avenue. Firefighters say by the time they arrived the home was engulfed in flames.

Renters Forced Out of Home By Foreclosure
A Frayser mother of nine is forced out of her rental home because the owner didn't pay the mortgage.

Black Bear Spotted In Horn Lake, Mississippi
The black bear spotted in the Horn Lake, Mississippi area is still out there somewhere.

Family Divided: Mom Turns in Son in Murder Case
They say blood is thicker than water, but investigators tell us a Mid-South mom turned in her own flesh and blood. He's one of two men charged with first degree murder.

Memphis Reopens City Swimming Pools
As of Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Memphis city pools are back open for business, with new rules for swimmers.

Memphis Police Officers Attacked, Man Charged
Investigators say a man has been charged after he tried to steal a Memphis Police Officer’s gun while threatening to kill as many people as possible, including police.

Prosecutor says John Ford Took Money from Contractors
A government prosecutor told jurors that evidence will show former state Sen. John Ford took money from state contractors while he was promoting their interests in his role as an elected official.

Zach Scruggs Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison
Zach Scruggs has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for knowing about a Mississippi judicial bribery scandal and not reporting it to authorities.

Memphis Man Pleads not Guilty in 1975 Girl Scout Slaying
A suspect in the 1975 slaying of a 9 year-old Girl Scout, who disappeared while delivering cookies in her Nashville neighborhood, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Execution Date Set in Case of Teen Killed with Claw Hammer in Mississippi
The Mississippi Supreme Court has set a July 23 execution date for Dale Leo Bishop for the claw hammer beating death of a 19 year-old man in 1998.

Osceola Man Arrested for Death of 3 Year-Old Girl
Authorities say a 32 year-old Osceola man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a 3 year-old girl.

Transgender Woman Found Dead Near Memphis Daycare
Memphis Police say the body of a Transgender woman was found near a Memphis daycare.

New Laws in the Mid-South
Many new laws that affect families in the Mid-South are now officially on the books.

Hot Zips for Home Burglaries in Memphis
Frayser tops the list of home burglary hot spots in the Bluff City for the 6th month in a row. And residents blame drugs and poverty.

Reminder: Shooting Into The Air Illegal On 4th Of July Holiday
Authorities warn those who like to shoot into the air to celebrate the 4th of July holiday they could end up in jail if they get caught.

Police say Woman's Baby was Cut from Womb
A woman accused of fatally stabbing a pregnant woman and cutting the nearly full-term baby from her womb is jailed without bond and has a court appearance Wednesday.

Update: Power is Back On at Memphis High-Rise
The power is back on at a Memphis Public Housing high-rise. Hundreds of people who live there, many of whom are elderly or disabled, were in the dark overnight, with no air conditioning. Power was restored around 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

Arkansas Mayor Arrested for Animal Cruelty
The mayor of Helena-West Helena has been arrested for animal cruelty after ordering the release of stray dogs into a National Forrest.

Elderly Beating Victim Dies at Hospital
An elderly man who was beaten at a Memphis apartment complex died at the hospital and police are now investigating the incident as a homicide.

Update: Arkansas Couple Found Dead in Missouri
The St. Louis Major Case Squad is investigating the double homicide of an Arkansas couple.

Police: Road Rage may have led to Shooting Death of Arkansas Teen
Wichita police say the fatal shooting of a 17 year-old Arkansas girl may have stemmed from a road rage incident.

Police ask for Help Solving North Memphis Homicide
Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a North Memphis homicide.

Affidavit: Mother Turns In Son for Murder of Memphis Man
A man has been charged in a Memphis murder and his own mother turned him in to police.

Memphis Man Dies in Madison County Crash
A 25 year-old Memphis man died in a one-vehicle wreck on Mississippi Highway 463 in Madison County.

4 Year-Old Shoots and Kills 5 Year-Old Sister in Arkansas
Calhoun County sheriff's deputies say a 5 year old girl is dead after being accidentally shot by her 4 year-old brother.

Death Penalty Sought Against Accused Stabber, Zachariah Marcyniuk
A prosecutor says he'll seek the death penalty against a man accused of fatally stabbing a 24 year-old University of Arkansas student.

Man & Woman Found Dead, May Be Missing Arkansas Couple
The St. Louis Major Case Squad is investigating a double homicide after the bodies of a man and woman were found behind a Festus gas station.