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Student Arrested After Gun Found At Bartlett High

A Bartlett High School student is facing expulsion and criminal prosecution after allegedly having an unloaded gun on campus. Bartlett City Schools officials say a school officer found the gun on the student yesterday... Read More.

Feds Call For Tips, Offer Reward In Cold Case Murder

Federal authorities say they’re close to solving a more than 17-year-old cold case murder of a U.S. Postal Service truck driver. However, they say they’re still looking for tips in the killing of Larry... Read More.

West Tennessee Man Apologizes For Memphis Murder

A West Tennessee man scheduled to be executed tonight is apologizing for his actions. Donnie Edward Johnson wrote a letter addressed to those he’s caused pain asking for forgiveness. Johnson is expected to be... Read More.

MEM Issues Barbecue Sauce Safety Warning

With an increase in visitors during Memphis in May, Memphis International Airport is issuing a sauce safety warning. Passengers aren’t allowed to have more than about three-and-a-half ounces of liquid in their carry-on bags.... Read More.

Rep. Kustoff Calls On Congressional Leadership To Stop Anti-Semitic Remarks

Rep. David Kustoff of West Tennessee is calling on Democratic congressional leadership to send a message about anti-Semitic remarks. The Jewish Republican called on Democrats yesterday to step up after Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of... Read More.

Case Against Woman Accused Of Killing Pastor Heads To Grand Jury

The case against a woman accused of killing a Memphis pastor is headed to a grand jury. Latoshia Daniels waived her preliminary hearing during a court appearance yesterday. Daniels allegedly shot and killed Mississippi... Read More.

Governor Lee Won’t Stop Execution Of Convicted Murderer

Governor Bill Lee won’t stop the execution of convicted murderer Donnie Edward Johnson. Governor Lee released a statement yesterday saying he had prayerfully given Johnson’s request for clemency deliberate consideration, but was upholding the... Read More.

Final Preparations For Annual Barbecue Contest

Final preparations are being made for the 42nd annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The four-day competition at Tom Lee Park gets underway tomorrow. About 250 teams are expected to participate in the competition.... Read More.

Memphis Finalist For New Ironman Race Location

Memphis is a finalist for an Ironman competition. Ironman is a triathlon involving swimming, bike riding and running. Ironman representatives attended a pep rally at Shelby Farms yesterday before picking their new U.S.... Read More.

Seventh-day Adventist Leadership Asks For Mercy For Death Row Inmate

Seventh-Day Adventist Church leaders are calling on Governor Bill Lee to save the life of a West Tennessee man convicted of murdering his wife. Donnie Edward Johnson is scheduled to be executed Thursday for... Read More.