Whitehaven Man Says Shelter Employees Killed His Dogs
Eyewitness News tracked down the owner of two of the three dogs found starved to death at the Memphis Animal Shelter. The man tried for weeks to get his animals back before they died.

Vacant Capleville School Catches Fire in Southeast Memphis
Friday night, firefighters fought a large fire at the old Capleville School.

Only On Eyewitness News: Mother Of Murdered Teen Breaks Silence
A Memphis mother says she knows exactly why her 15-year-old son was gunned down and left for dead. She believes he confronted the same man who robbed her the week before.

Recent Wet Weather Keeps Exterminators Busy
Rats, roaches and ants! That's what's keeping local exterminators busy.

Veteran Admits Faking Paralysis to Avoid Iraq
Sentencing will be in February for an Army veteran who plotted with his wife to bilk the U.S. government by faking paralysis to get disability benefits and avoid being deployed to Iraq.

Man Shot, Killed at Playground Near Children in Tennessee
Gunfire at a Chattanooga playground where children were playing nearby left one man dead and another wounded.

Mom, Dad Accused of Killing Baby, Driving Body Around Country
A man and woman are accused of murdering their baby daughter in a Southern California trailer park, then putting her in a trash bag and driving her body around the country.

3 Teens Sentenced for Collierville `Fight Club'
A judge in Collierville has ordered three teens caught on video throwing punches as part of a "fight club" placed in the custody of the Youth Services Bureau.

Accused Orlando Gunman Captured
Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.

Mayor Wharton Fires Animal Shelter Director
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has fired Earnest Alexander, the director of the Memphis Animal Shelter.

Teen Charged with Murder in Infant's Death
A 16 year-old has been charged with murder in the death of an infant she had been caring for.

Serial Purse Snatchers On The Run
Investigators say at least two men are targeting elderly women. They’ve struck in at least four Mid-South counties.

Family And Friends Speak Out on Teen Killed In Frayser
Police figured out the body found on a baseball field behind an elementary school was that of Alex Bolar, thanks to a tip, not a missing persons report or a concerned parent.

Teen Killed in Memphis Park Identified
We now know the name of a 15-year-old shot and killed in a park.

Neighbors React to Dog Owner's Release from Jail
The owner of pit bulls that attacked a Cordova woman and her dog says he loves his dogs.

Strip Clubs On Presidents Island?
One city council member, Shea Flinn, has a prosposal to create a "red light district" in Memphis.

"Pot-Bellied Rapist" Charged with 22 Counts in 3 Indictments
The man who police say is the pot-bellied rapist, Bruce Tuck, is facing more rape charges.

Prosecutors Expedite Indictments for Sake of Victims of "Pot-Bellied Rapist"
The man police call the "pot-bellied rapist" is facing two new rape charges.

St. Jude Fundraising Organization ALSAC Laying Off 70 Employees
The fundraising organization of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC, announced it is reducing its workforce by 70 employees.

Cause of Death of Children Killed in House Fire
Authorities now know the results of autopsy performed on two Memphis children who died after they were left home alone when the house caught fire, according to the Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office.

12 Dead, 31 Injured in Fort Hood Shooting
The Army confirms 12 people are dead and 31 more were wounded in shootings at Fort Hood, Texas.

Morgan Freeman Settles Car Crash Suit
Court records show actor Morgan Freeman has settled a lawsuit related to a 2008 car accident that seriously injured him and a passenger.

16-Year-Old Girl Charged With Murder of Baby in Memphis
Memphis police say a 16-year-old girl has been charged with First Degree Murder in the death of a 10-month-old boy.

Police Identify Teen Killed Behind Memphis Elementary School
Memphis police have identified a teenager who was shot and killed in a field behind an elementary school in Frayser.

Police Testify About Blood Soaked Items in Home of Murdered KATV Anchor Anne Pressly
A police technician says much of the evidence taken from the home of slain television anchorwoman Anne Pressly after her death last year was soaked with blood.

No Jail in Hit-and-Run Death
A man who killed a Jackson pedestrian in a hit-and-run won't serve jail time.

Son Accused of Pointing Bow and Arrow at Mother
Fayetteville police say a man they arrested for allegedly pointing a bow and arrow at his mother later tried to set himself on fire while in a police car.

Mother of Student Expelled for Alleged Gang Activity Speaks Out
The mother of a DeSoto County Schools student, kicked out for allegedly throwing up gang signs, shares her story.

Memphis Mayor Suspends Euthanasia at Animal Shelter
Mayor A C Wharton suspends euthanasia until city wraps up its investigation Friday.

Boy Shot Behind Memphis Elementary School
Memphis police are trying to figure out the identity of a young boy shot near Georgian Hills Elementary school.

Mid-South Animal Lovers Plan Vigil At Animal Shelter
Mid-South animal lovers are planning a candlelight vigil Thursday night outside the Memphis Animal Shelter.

City Of Memphis Tears Down Wrong House
Taxpayers just paid almost $30,000 to a homeowner because contractors tore down a house they shouldn't have.

Mayoral Candidates Jump In The Hotseat
Four candidates want to be the next Shelby County mayor.

Reaction to MCS Report Card
The head of Memphis City schools wants a longer school year at a big price tag.

Homeowner Shoots at Robbers in Shelby County
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies say a homeowner in southeast Shelby County fired shots at two men who were trying to rob him.

Missing Elderly Memphis Woman
Memphis police have issued a City Watch Alert for an elderly woman who is missing.

Body Found in Burning Dumpster in Tennessee
Firefighters in Murfreesboro extinguished a flaming trash bin near Middle Tennessee State University, then found a body inside it.

Image of Jesus Appeared on Pickup Truck, According to Tennessee Man
Jim Stevens says he's not particularly religious and is clueless about why an image resembling Jesus Christ keeps appearing on his pickup.

Murdered KATV Anchor Anne Pressly’s Mom Gives Emotional Trial Testimony
Twelve jurors and two alternates have been seated for the capital murder trial of a man charged in last year's death of Arkansas television personality Anne Pressly.

3 Dogs Starved to Death at Memphis Animal Shelter
Records show at least three dogs were starved to death at the city-operated Memphis Animal Shelter.

Judge Lowers Bond for Pit Bull Owner
The $500,000 bond for dog owner Andre Robinson was lowered to $50,000 despite an emotional appearance in court by the woman who was mauled by Robinson's three pit bulls.

Hot ZIPs For Memphis Home Burglaries: October 2009
The city's top cop says a tough new state law is a big part of the reason why home burglaries in the Bluff City are down, way down, compared to this time last year.

Memphis Ordinance Passes Against Illegal Tire Dumping
Illegal tire dumpers in Memphis should just keep on rolling. If not, city leaders say they’ll face stiff fines.

Wharton Appointees Earn More Money at City Hall
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton's first appointees at City Hall are getting paid better than the employees who used to hold the same jobs under Mayors Lowery and Herenton.

Allen Iverson Unhappy After First Game With Grizzlies
Allen Iverson played his first game with the Grizzlies and he is already mad.

Memphis & Shelby County Schools' Report Card Released
Two Fs and two Ds. That's what the Tennessee Department of Education gave the Memphis City Schools.

Grace Period for Red Light Cameras Ends
Caught on camera: more than 3,000 people driving through red lights across Memphis. The law breakers don’t have to pay fines yet, but all that will change Saturday.

Memphis Police Seek Money to Hire More Cops
Memphis police want more federal money to put cops on the streets.

Child Support Company Sued By U.S. Postal Service
A private child support collection agency is in a legal battle. The company was taken to Federal court by the U.S. Postal Service.

Woman Dies After Crash With Arkansas State Trooper
State police say a Blytheville woman is dead after the collision of her vehicle and a state trooper's patrol car.

Memphis Police Dispute Over City School Security Guard Uniforms
Memphis' top cop doesn't like the uniforms that Memphis City Schools’ security guards are sporting.

Man Indicted in Murder of 11-Month-Old Memphis Boy
A man has been indicted in the murder of an 11-month-old Memphis boy.

Mississippi Farmers Hurting After Last Month's Rain
The Mid-South was hit hard last month by record rainfall, and that's taken a toll on local farmers. Some crops have been destroyed.

Casinos Protect Against the Swine Flu
Mid-South casinos are taking precautions to protect employees and visitors from the swine flu virus.

Man Pulls Gun After Woman Rejects $100 Offer for Sex, According to Police
Police have arrested an East Tennessee man after a woman said he pointed a gun at her when she refused his $100 offer for sex.

2 Shot, Accused Robber Stabbed in Home Invasion in Memphis
Two people were shot during a home invasion robbery in Hickory Hill. One of the accused robbers was stabbed.

Memphis Police Major Arrested for DUI, Reckless Driving
Memphis police say a Major with the department was arrested for DUI and reckless driving.

Jailed Pit Bull Owner Had Previous Dog Troubles in Horn Lake
A year before Andre Robinson's pit bulls mauled a Cordova woman, his neighbors in Horn Lake, Mississippi were reporting him and his dogs to the police and animal control.

Fire Mom Still Free; Pit Owner Jailed: Where's the Justice?
District Attorney Bill Gibbons explains why the mom whose kids died home alone in a fire is still free while a dog owner whose animals attacked but didn't kill someone is in jail.

Jericho Police Car Repossessed: Evidence Inside Missing
No money, no police cruiser, and now, now evidence. Investigators say one of the squad cars was repossessed with drugs and ammunition inside the car.

Drivers Say Potholes Create Bumpy Ride
It's a bumpy ride every day for drivers in Memphis, and drivers say potholes are the problem, especially after last week's heavy rain.

Prescription Drug Abuse Spreading in Shelby County
The sale of controlled substances is out of control in the mid-South and cops say it's one of the biggest problems in Shelby County.

Concerns Over Road Expansion Project in Olive Branch
A planned expansion project would widen a road in Olive Branch from two lanes to five, but some residents have reservations.

COGIC Gets Free Police Help To Guard Church Donations
Instead of hiring their own security to guard the banks inside the church, Memphis police officers will be watching donations from church members.

Swine Flu Vaccine in DeSoto County
Swine flu vaccination shots are now available for free in DeSoto County, but only to those at highest risk.

Tire Dealers Say "No" To Proposed New Tire Rules
The Memphis city council is considering passing a new ordinance that would pay people to pick up tires dumped on the road.

Boyfriend Pleads Guilty in Death of Girlfriend’s Son
A Sullivan County man entered a last-minute guilty plea to reduced charges in the death of his girlfriend's toddler son and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Man Hit, Killed by Ambulance While Helping Injured Animal
A teacher at Pulaski Technical College is dead after he was struck by an ambulance when he stopped to help an injured animal.

Suspected “Pot-Bellied” Rapist Indicted for Three Rapes
A man suspected of being a serial rapist has been indicted by a Weakley County grand jury for three separate rapes that occurred in Martin this year.

Ole Miss Fight Song May Be Dropped
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones says one of his school's fight songs, "From Dixie With Love," will be eliminated if fans continue to chant "the South will rise again" after football games.

Man Shot in Head During Argument Over Carwash in Memphis
Memphis police say a man was shot in the back of the head during an argument over a carwash.

2 Children Found Dead in Mobile Home Fire in Arkansas
Wynne police say the bodies of two young children were found after firefighters put out mobile home fire.

1 Dead in Nightclub Shooting in Arkansas
Miller County authorities investigating a deadly nightclub shooting near Texarkana say witnesses apparently are scared to come forward.

Army Soldier Arrested After C-4 Explosives Found at Tennessee Home
Federal, state and military officials are investigating the discovery of about 100 pounds of explosives in Montgomery County.

Defense to Challenge DNA Evidence and Confessions in Anne Pressly Murder
A defense lawyer for the man accused of killing a TV anchorwoman in her Little Rock home has indicated that she plans to challenge DNA evidence and recorded confessions her client gave police.

Baby Dies at Home Daycare, Sparks Police Investigation
Memphis police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby, who died from severe injuries she received while at daycare on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.

Family of Pit Bull Attack Victim Talks for First Time
62-year-old Helen Marshall can't eat, take a bath or get dressed without help. Her family talks about the terrible pit bull attack and the arrest of the dogs' owner.

COGIC Convention Meets in Memphis for the Last Time
The Church of God In Christ's Holy Convocation meets in Memphis for the last time this week.

Police Investigate Homicide in North Memphis
Memphis police are investigating a Saturday night homicide in North Memphis.

New Information About Interstate 40 Rock Slide
A rock slide on I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line a week ago will keep the interstate closed for at least four months. A new report shows engineers predicted the slide.

Former MSU Student Sentenced to Death
A former Mississippi State University student has been sentenced to death for killing his roommate last year.

Man Accused of Killing TV News Anchor Goes On Trial Monday
Curtis Lavelle Vance will stand trial on capital murder, rape and burglary charges. He's accused of killing Little Rock, Arkansas television personality Anne Pressly.