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November, 2008

11/21

School Fights At Frayser High School
At least ten MCS students got a lesson in criminal justice today as they were hauled off in the back of a police car.

Report: Henderson State Shooting Over Debt
A Memphis man charged in a shooting that took place near Henderson State University likely targeted a student there over a debt to an ex-girlfriend, a police report claims.

Deputies Investigate Suspicious Fires in Edmondson, Arkansas
Crittenden County deputies are investigating three suspicious fires in Edmondson, Arkansas. Last week, a church and two vacant homes went up in flames in a 24 hour span.

Crime is on the Rise in Midtown Memphis
The owner of a shoe store says his business has been broken into multiple times in the past month.

Marshall County Chase Ends With Crash in Collierville
Authorities say a police chase that started in Marshall County ended with a crash in Collierville.

Student Shot at Savannah State University
A student has been shot and wounded at a dormitory at Savannah State University.

Woman Smashes Roommate’s Car Windows During Fight
A woman was arrested after she used a vase to break the windows of her roommate’s car, according to a police affidavit.

Earthquake Study Shows Tennessee Would Suffer Greatest
A new federal study of the New Madrid Seismic Zone predicts Tennessee would see the highest level of damage if there is a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

Man Shot to Death by Police in Mississippi
Police say a man who pulled a gun on employees at a Goodwill store in Gulfport was shot and killed by an officer.

Eighth Arrest Made in ‘Ambush’ Killing in Mississippi
Eight people have now been charged in Lawrence County for the Nov. 8 slaying of 24 year-old Richard Barnes.

Computer Disk With Students' Information Stolen
A West Tennessee school system has hired a consultant to monitor personal information of more than 200 students after a computer disk was stolen from a principal's car.

Clerk Shot in Head at South Memphis Store
A convenience store clerk was shot in the head and killed during a robbery in South Memphis.

Brighton Police Officer Exchanges Gunfire With Accused Burglar
The search is on for at least two men who exchanged gunfire early Friday morning with a Brighton police officer.

11/20

Memphis Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire
The wind helped drive a warehouse fire at McLemore Avenue and Kansas Street.

Attorney General Mukasey Collapses During Speech
Michael Mukasey is hospitalized in Washington, DC after collapsing during a speech Thursday night.

Dangers of Being A Repo Man
It's a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. Just today a repo man was attacked and kidnapped!

Teen Attacks Burglar With Golf Club
A 15 year-old springs to action to protect his family when a burglar attempts to crawl in his bedroom window.

Big Bucks to Gas Up County Cars
Eyewitness News Uncovers how much money you are spending for Shelby County workers to drive.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to Eliminate 99 Jobs
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announced that it will eliminate 99 jobs.

Scammed Into Foreclosure
An East Memphis family fighting to save their home only ended up with heartache.

Cordova Teen Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 2
A Cordova teen has pleaded guilty to two counts of Vehicular Homicide in a 2007 crash that killed two people.

City Watch Alert: Missing 11 Year-Old Boy
Memphis police have issued a City Watch Alert for 11 year-old Deva’Norris McMahon.

Deadly North Memphis Crash
One person is dead after a pickup truck and a large truck carrying tires collided in North Memphis.

Train Derailment in Southwest Memphis
Train derailed in Southwest Memphis, west of McLemore and Louisiana.

Repo Man Kidnapped and Assaulted in Midtown Memphis
Memphis Police say a man was repossessing a silver Mercedes in the 1400 block of Union around 9:40 a.m., when someone took off in the car, with the repo man in the back seat.

Man Shot in Drive-by Shooting in Whitehaven
Police say a man was shot in the leg during a drive-by shooting.

Memphis Man Steals Police Cruiser While Handcuffed
Investigators say the officer stepped away from the car and somehow the handcuffed burglar managed to get into the front of the police car and drive off.

11/19

Debate Over MPD Residency Requirements Continues
It's back to the drawing board for Police Director Larry Godwin and the Memphis Police Department.

Church Offering Money Back Guarantee
Church offerings are down, but one church is offering a new way to donate.

12 Year-Old Girl May Have Been Kidnapped

Police Find 357 Pounds of Pot in RV
Memphis police say they found 357 pounds of pot Monday morning, November 17, 2008, after pulling over a man driving an RV on I-40 near Airline Road.

Jailer Suspended During Assault Investigation
A sergeant at the Shelby County Jail is off the job. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating allegations that he used excessive force on a jail inmate earlier this week.

Deputies Charge Teens in Home Invasion & Robbery
Detectives say 19 year-old Cadarius Mister and a 16 year-old friend lured a man out of his northeast Shelby County home, and then robbed the man’s wife.

Harrah's to Close Memphis Office
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is closing its Memphis office and data center, leaving 250 employees without jobs.

Desoto County Leads the State in Home Foreclosures
Eyewitness news uncovers skyrocketing home foreclosures in Desoto County, Mississippi.

Former MPD Officer Indicted in The Beating of Transgender Woman Duanna Johnson
Former Memphis Police Officer Bridges McRae has been indicted on a civil rights violation in the beating of transgendered woman Duanna Johnson.

Endangered Child Alert: 4 Year-Old Girl Abducted
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a four year-old girl who has been abducted.

New Charges Filed in Deadly Arkansas Bus Crash
Prosecutors have filed new charges against a Texas bus driver involved in a crash last year that killed four people.

Father Turns Self in After Crash Injured Son in Tennessee
Chattanooga police say a man who fled the scene of a traffic crash that injured his infant son has surrendered to authorities.

Car Drives Into Cordova Shopping Center
Memphis firefighters say a car drove into a Cordova shopping center.

Woman Charged in Stabbing of Boyfriend in East Memphis
Police say a woman is behind bars after stabbing her boyfriend in East Memphis.

Janis Fullilove Resumes City Council Duties
Memphis City Councilwoman Janis Fullilove is back on the job at city hall but says she's still in rehab.

11/18

Memphis City Council Votes Down MPD Residency Plan
The Memphis City Council voted down a proposal that would have allowed Memphis Police officers to live within 20 miles of the Shelby County line.

City Leaders Not Talking About Possible Herenton Investigation
Lips are sealed at Memphis City Hall. No one wants to comment about a possible federal investigation into Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

Memphians Open Hearts and Wallets to Buy Annabelle a New Wheelchair
Memphians opened their hearts and wallets to help a little girl they didn’t even know.

President-Elect Barack Obama Faces Charges in Memphis
President-Elect Barack Obama is scheduled to appear in a Memphis court on charges of defacing public property.

Most Wanted Sex Offender Captured in Memphis
Authorities say a sex offender on the Massachusetts’ Most Wanted list has been captured in Memphis.

Xavier Henry Signs With The Memphis Tigers
Oklahoma Senior Xavier Henry will join his brother at the University of Memphis.

Mayor Herenton Seeks Aides' Help Amid Investigation
A newspaper says Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton is asking top aides to swear he hasn't interfered with the awarding of city contracts.

Girl's Wheelchair Recovered, But in Pieces
Police say a wheelchair stolen from a young Memphis girl has been recovered, but whether it was still in working order wasn't immediately known.

MSU Tennis Player Arrested on Rape Charge
Authorities say a Mississippi State University tennis player has been arrested and charged with rape and furnishing beer to a minor.

Skeletal Remains Found Identified as Missing Woman Elizabeth Ferguson
Memphis police say the skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Southwest Memphis have been identified as Elizabeth Ferguson.

Memphis City Council Still Deciding on Police Officer Residency
The debate continues over whether Memphis Police Officers should be allowed to live 20 miles outside Shelby County.

Memphis Tigers Get Win Over UMass
The Tigers took care of business Monday night in Derek Kellogg's return to Memphis.

11/17

Memphians Fed Up With Burglaries; Demand Action
An overflow crowd at a town hall meeting in East Memphis demanded answers and action from city leaders in stopping the recent rash of home burglaries.

Memphis Soldier Killed In Iraq Helicopter Crash
A Tennessee soldier has died in a helicopter crash in Iraq.

Eyewitness News Uncovers: Dirty Mid-South Grocery Stores
Eyewitness News uncovers some of the dirtiest stores in Shelby County. Health department inspectors found roaches, raw sewage, and improperly stored food.

Crook Steals the Wheelchair of 5 Year-Old Paralyzed Girl
Criminals in Memphis have stooped to a new low after stealing the wheelchair of a five year-old paralyzed girl.

No Arrest In Mid-South Woman's Murder
Bartlett's only homicide of 2008 remains unsolved.

Teen Shot in Binghampton Parking Lot Identified
Memphis, TN-Police now know the name of a teen shot and killed in a parking lot across the street from a lounge.

Mid-South Churches Collect Shoe Box Gifts for “Operation Christmas Child”
Local volunteers are collecting simple shoe box gifts personally packed by thousands of children, families, and individuals here in the Memphis area.

Burned Building: Demolition Delay
A fire destroyed a midtown Memphis building more than three months ago and it hasn't been torn down yet. People who live and work nearby are worried someone is going to get hurt.

County Commission Approves Bass Pro Deal
Monday, November 17, 2008, Shelby County Commissioners approved a deal which allows Bass Pro to turn the Pyramid into a giant outdoor store.

50 Year-Old Memphis Man Shot to Death in Driveway
Memphis police say a man was found shot to death in his Klondike area driveway.

18 Year Sentence Handed Down In DUI Death Case
Feliciana Quezada Gonzalez will be returned to Mexico after serving an 18 year sentence for causing a drunken-driving death.

Police: Woman Set Herself On Fire At Church
Police say a woman set herself on fire during a service at a west Nashville church.

BancorpSouth to Decline Bailout Funds
BancorpSouth Inc. has announced it will not apply for federal bailout funds.

Two Teen Inmates Escape State Custody
Police say two 16 year-olds from the Nashville Transition Center have escaped state custody and are considered dangerous.

Memphis McDonald's Cashier Robbed at Gunpoint at Drive-Through Window
Police say a McDonald's cashier was held at gunpoint at the drive-through window.

Teen Gunned Down in Binghampton Business Parking Lot
Police say a teen was gunned down in the parking lot of a Binghampton business.

11/16

Blue Fish Almost Cleaned Out
Check scam cooks midtown restaurant Blue Fish.

Mid-Southerners Demand Justice for Duanna Johnson
During a candlelight vigil, local gay and lesbian rights groups urged authorities to solve Duanna Johnson's murder, calling it a hate crime.

Police: Missing West Memphis Boy Found "Safe and Sound"
West Memphis police say a 12 year-old boy who has been missing since last Monday has been found “safe and sound”.

Family Says They Believe Remains Found Are Missing Woman
Human remains found in the woods about 10 miles southwest of Memphis may be those of a woman missing since May. The Shelby County Medical Examiner is attempting to determine if the remains found are those of 86-year-old Elizabeth Ferguson. Ferguson disappeared May 5 after leaving for a doctor's appointment. She never arrived at the office and wasn't heard from again.

11/15

Volunteers Help Clean Up Orange Mound
Hundreds of people helped to clean up Orange Mound Saturday morning.

Bones Found near Area Where Missing Woman’s Car Found
Search crews found a skull, several bones and a woman’s shoe and clothing in Ensley Bottoms Saturday morning. That’s where the car of Elizabeth Ferguson was found earlier this week.

11/14

High Point Terrace Neighbors Use Internet To Fight Burglars
A Mid-South community battered by burglars turns the tables on the bad guys with the click of a mouse.

Neighborhood Clean Up Set To Take Place In Orange Mound
A Mid-South community is about to recieve a face lift and residents couldn't be happier.

Charities Losing Out On Corporate Dollars
The economy isn't hurting just businesses, charities are feeling the crunch as they receive fewer donations than last year.

Army: Iraq Accident Kills Mountain Home, Ark., Man
The Army says a soldier from Mountain Home died Thursday from injuries he suffered in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Thanksgiving Money Saving Tips
We show you how to save money when shopping for your Thanksgiving meal, and tell you how to use coupons wisely all year round.

Woman Charged in Memphis Firefighter Death: Court Case Moved to December
The court date for a woman accused of driving drunk and killing a Memphis firefighter has been reset.

4 Arrested in Memphis Hotel Robberies
Memphis police have arrested four people in two hotel robberies.

FedEx to Hike Ground, Home Delivery Rates
FedEx says it will raise rates for its ground and home delivery services by an average of 5.9 percent beginning on Jan. 5.

Jonesboro Shooter Sentenced on Drug, Theft Charges
Mitchell Johnson, who as a boy killed four students and a teacher with another classmate in a 1998 Jonesboro middle school shooting, has been sentenced to 12 years on state drug and theft charges.

Mother Desperate to Find 12 Year-Old Son
A mother in West Memphis is desperate to find her 12 year-old son.

Tennessee Student's Trial Delayed in Palin Hacking Case
A federal magistrate has postponed the trial of the son of a Tennessee state lawmaker charged with breaking into the e-mail account of former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

11/13

Destiny Oakes Gets New Eye
A Byhalia, Mississippi girl gets a prosthetic eye after help from Eyewitness News.

Man Killed By Stray Bullet: 2 Teens Arrested
An argument between two teens ends in gunfire leaving one man dead. But investigators say the victim had nothing to do with the fight.

List of Caregivers Who Abused the Young and Elderly in Tennessee
Before you hire someone to take care of your loved one, don’t just do a criminal background check. You may want to check the state’s abuse registry.

T-DOT Unveils New "SmartWay" Traffic Monitoring System
The Tennessee Department of Transportation, or T-DOT, unveiled its new state-of-the art "SmartWay" traffic monitoring system on Thursday, November 13, 2008.

Hotel Fire in Downtown Memphis
Memphis Firefighters put out an electrical fire at a downtown Memphis hotel.

Memphis Day Spa Closes, Customers Want Money Back
"A Touch of Health" day spa in East Memphis closed its doors owing customers thousands in gift certificates.

7 Arrested in Meth Lab Bust in Northeast Memphis
Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested seven people in a Northeast Memphis meth lab bust.

5 Jonesboro Students in Hospital After Taking Drug
Officials say five students from Nettleton Junior High School in Jonesboro were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after taking an unidentified prescription drug.

Boyfriend Acquitted in Abused Child’s Death in Tennessee
A jury has acquitted a Chattanooga man charged in the death of his girlfriend's 18 month-old daughter.

Man Killed by Stray Bullet While Inside Home
Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies say a man was killed by a stray bullet while he sat inside his home.

4 Year-Old Starved to Death; Grandmother and Aunt Charged in Mississippi
A grandmother and an aunt are charged with murder and felony child abuse after a 4 year-old starved to death Scott County.

TVA to Cut Electric Rates January 1
The Tennessee Valley Authority will be trimming electric rates by about 6 percent on Jan. 1 to account for lower fuel costs.

International Paper to Shut Down Virginia Mill, Reduce Capacity
Memphis-based International Paper Co. said Thursday it will shut down one of its paper production machines at its mill in Franklin, Va., and take downtime out of its uncoated freesheet paper mills during the fourth quarter.

Skinhead Charged in Obama Assassination Plot Wants Dismissal
A white supremacist charged with plotting a killing spree that would include President-Elect Barack Obama wants his indictment dismissed, arguing that the federal grand jury that charged him had too many black members.

Doctors: Marrow Transplant May Have Cured AIDS
An American man who suffered from AIDS appears to have been cured of the disease 20 months after receiving a targeted bone marrow transplant normally used to fight leukemia, his doctors said.

West Memphis Man Charged in Murder of “Life Long Friend”
West Memphis police have arrested a man in the murder of his “life long friend”.

UPDATE: City Watch Alert For Missing 20 Year-Old Man Cancelled
Memphis police have cancelled a City Watch Alert for 20 year-old Anthony Zambroni.

Delta to Launch New Memphis Flights
Fresh off its acquisition of Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest carrier, said Wednesday it plans to add 15 new international routes starting next spring, though it's unclear whether that will mean another year of big capacity growth outside the U.S. as the carrier will cut frequencies on other routes.

Man Arrested After Wheeling Heater Down Street in Memphis
Police in Memphis found the evidence before they discovered the crime.

Arkansas Woman Pleads Guilty in Stabbing Death of Husband
A Hot Springs woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of her husband.

11/12

Are your Gift Cards Still Good?
When stores go into bankruptcy, will your gift cards still work?

Help For Troubled Homeowners
If you’re a homeowner facing foreclosure, you could be getting some help from the Federal Government.

Lower Heating Costs Predicted
With oil prices plummeting, the government says people will get a break this winter in heating costs.

Helena-West Helena Mayor Suspends 7 Officers
The mayor of Helena-West Helena says seven of the city's 32 police officers have been suspended without pay for three days after not documenting how they protected the city during a recent wave of burglaries.

Pawn Shop vs. Big Box: Price Comparisons
The economy is tough and some are bargain hunting at pawn shops for holiday gifts.

Group Wants Probe of Transgender Woman's Death
The nation's largest gay civil rights organization is calling for a thorough investigation of the murder of a transgender woman who was preparing to sue Memphis police.

Man Indicted in Murder of 3 Children
A western Kentucky man charged in the brutal slayings of three children has been indicted on three counts of murder.

Police: Mom Threatens Memphis Middle School Students With Gun
Memphis police say a woman walked onto a school bus and threatened students with a gun.

Palin Hacking Case: Lawyer Says Client is ‘No Hacker’
An attorney for a University of Tennessee student accused of breaking into former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account claims he is neither a felon nor a hacker.

Accused Carjacker Leaves His Dog Behind
Police at East Tennessee State University are looking for a suspect who they identified because he left his dog at the scene of a campus carjacking.

Search Resumes for Missing 86 Year-Old Elizabeth Ferguson
Memphis police resume the search for 86 year-old Elizabeth Ferguson, who has been missing for six months.

Study: Exercise offers little to heart patients
Exercise can do a lot of good for most people, but it apparently isn't much help to those with heart failure, the fastest-growing heart problem in the United States.

Police Accused of Coercing Confession in Teacher Sex Case
An attorney representing a former Petal teacher charged with having sex with a teenage student says police coerced his client to confess.

7 Charged in Killing During 'Ambush' in Mississippi
Seven people have been arrested in a weekend slaying in Lawrence County.

3 Mississippi Jailers Fired; Accused of Putting Man in Woman’s Cell
Three jailers have been fired in Jones County after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male inmate placed in her cell.

11/11

Search For Home Invasion Robbers
Two people posing as salesmen make an unexpected house call to a Sherwood Forest neighborhood.

Mayor Wharton's Push For Consolidation No Sure Thing
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton is hugely popular. But his push for consolidation is not.

Winter Energy Saving Tips
Keeping your house at a comfortable temperature in the Winter can cost you, but there are some things you can do to keep more of your money in your pocket.

City Watch Alert Cancelled for Missing 13 Year-Old Girl
Memphis Police have cancelled a City Watch Alert for 13 year-old Kateria Stokes.

Man Charged in Homicide at Memphis Nightclub
Memphis police have charged a man in the shooting death of a 21 year-old at an East Memphis nightclub.

Groups Across America Help Bury Veterans
Across the country, veterans’ remains are sitting on the shelves of medical examiner's offices and in funeral homes.

MCS Dropout Rates: Parent Involvement Needed
Superintendent Kriner Cash is urging parents to get more involved in their children's education to help improve the district's dropout rate.

UPDATE: Suicide Inside Walmart Store, Man Identified
Checotah police identified a former Walmart employee who shot himself in the head inside the store as 25 year-old Michael Bucci.

Car Rolls Off Ramp at Union and East Parkway
Memphis police say a three car accident ended with one rolling off of a ramp and hitting another.

Burglars Sell $15K Silver Bar for $30 in Arkansas
When thieves in northwest Arkansas tried to sell a stolen, 62.5-pound silver bar at a metal recycling business, the owner convinced them that the bar was really made of lead and gave them $30 for it. Then he called police.

Attorney: Drug Lab was Student's Independent Research
Police in Jackson are investigating what they called a "clandestine lab" in the apartment of a Union University student.

UPDATE: 3 Year-Old Joins in Fight with Memphis Police Officer
A Memphis man whose 3 year-old son joined him in struggling with police is in custody after almost two weeks on the run.

Missing 86 Year-Old Woman’s Car Found
Memphis police say the car belonging to an elderly woman, who has been missing for six months, has been found in a wooded area.

High School Football Player Arrested on Explosives Charges in Tennessee
A photograph of a child handling weapons has resulted in explosives and weapons charges against a high school football standout in Smyrna.

MPD Officer Involved in Head-On Wreck
A Memphis police officer has been involved in a head-on crash.

Two Overnight Fires in Memphis, One Block Away From One Another
Firefighters put out two house fires in the same neighborhood in the University of Memphis area.

Three Men Shot During Home Invasion in Memphis
Police say three men were shot during a home invasion robbery in the University of Memphis area.

11/10

It's Official: Wharton Starts Campaign For City's Top Job
It appears Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton is already preparing for a run at the Memphis Mayor spot in 2011.

Bad Economy Is Bad News For Charities
For Charities all across the United States the bad economy is bad for business.

Duanna Johnson's Death Will Not Stop MPD Lawsuit
Duanna Johnson, the transgendered woman whose jailhouse beatdown cost two Memphis cops their jobs, was shot to death execution-style near her house.

Shelby County Schools Get Straight "A's"
For the third year in a row, The Shelby County Schools system gets straight "A's" during its annual assessment.

Memphis City Schools State Report Card Scores
Superintendent Kriner Cash is concerned about the district's high dropout rate, behavioral problems and schools not meeting standards.

Tennessee Releases Education Report Card
The Tennessee Department of Education's annual report card shows the state met expectations in most categories under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Woman Arrested for Employment Scam in Memphis
Memphis police have arrested a woman for stealing identities in an employment scam.

Police Have Tough Time Finding Sober Driver for Boy
Indiana state police said that after a mother was arrested for drunken driving, the three relatives who came to pick up her 1 year-old son also had all been drinking.

Big Purse Stops Bullet From Hitting Tennessee Student
Don't knock those trendy, oversized purses -- they could save your life, as one college student found out.

Southaven Police Charge 1 With Murder
A Southaven man has been charged with murder in a weekend shooting at an apartment complex.

Man Kills Self Inside Walmart Store
Police in Checotah say a former employee of the Walmart store has committed suicide by shooting himself in the head inside the store.

Homicide Victim Identified as Transgendered Person, Duanna Johnson
Duanna Johnson was found shot to death in North Memphis, according to her lawyer.

Teen Killed in Crash With Police Cruiser in Mississippi
A 19 year-old man died instantly when a Brandon police cruiser, en route to a call, crashed into his vehicle.

Arkansas Police Investigate Murder-Suicide
Police in Pine Bluff are investigating an apparent murder-suicide.

Inmate Attacks Guard in Tennessee Jail
An inmate at the Washington County Detention Center faces an attempted murder charge after a guard was attacked at the jail in Jonesborough.

141st Homicide in Memphis
Memphis police are looking into the city's latest homicide.

11/09

DeSoto County Murders on the Rise
Southaven sets a record of 6 murders for the year.

Two Skinheads Accused of Targeting Obama on Lockdown
The two white supremacists charged in a plot to assassinate President-Elect Barack Obama are on lockdown for their own protection.

11/08

Scammers Targeting U of M Students
Con artists are trying to rip off students through email.

The Memphis Zoo's Baby Giraffe Finally Has A Name
After thousands of votes were cast by Mid-Southerners, the baby giraffe at the Memphis Zoo now has a name.

Federal Government Slaps MLGW with $1.2 Million Fine
Memphis' billion dollar utility will have to pay a million dollar fine for using toxic chemicals on its' transformers.

Southland Greyhound Park Robbers Still On The Run
The getaway car's been found. But the masked men who robbed Southland Park in West Memphis haven't been caught.

David Duke's EURO Conference Meets in Memphis
Despite being kicked out out of an Olive Branch hotel, and three others, David Duke and his International EURO Conference have found a meeting place.

8 Year Old Boy Accused of Killing 2, Including Dad
Authorities in Arizona are looking into the possibility that an eight-year-old boy accused of killing two men, including his father, had been abused.

11/07

Memphis Burglars Getting Busy Targeting New Zip Codes
For the 5th straight month, home burglaries in Memphis are on the rise. And as Eyewitness News uncovers, Bluff City bandits are committing more crimes in new zip codes.

Accused Scammer Cons Sheriff's Deputies
An accused scam artist may have pulled one over on law enforcement.

Woman: Car Repair Nightmare at Shelby County School
A Memphis woman says her car has been sitting in the Millington High School auto shop for two years. It is in pieces in the school's garage, and Taana Cheatham says the repairs are taking to long.

4 Wanted in Memphis Hotel Robbery
Memphis police are looking for three men and a woman, who they say robbed a hotel.

Armed Robbery at Southland Park in West Memphis
At least four men, with faces covered, robbed a cashier at Southland Park in West Memphis.

Man Shot While Driving in Raleigh
Memphis police say a man was shot while driving in Raleigh.

WREC Radio Host Craig Robbins Passes Away
Memphis radio personality Craig Robbins died Friday afternoon, November 7, 2008.

Memphis Man Shot, Killed after Answering Door
Memphis police say a man was killed after he answered a knock on his door.

Body of Mississippi Man Found in Parked Car
The body a 34 year-old Hattiesburg man has been sent to the state crime lab in Jackson for an autopsy.

Man Gets Mostly Probation in Killing of Wife’s 18 Year-Old Lover
A Tennessee man convicted in the death of his teacher wife's student lover has been sentenced to four years, but will spend almost all of it on probation.

Shelby Co. Clerk's Office Under Investigation
The Shelby County office responsible for registering automobiles is under investigation.

Craigslist to Crack Down on Prostitution Ads
Under the watchful eye of law enforcement in 40 states -- including Arkansas -- Craigslist has pledged to crack down on ads for prostitution on its Web sites.

Bodies Found Indentified as Missing Mississippi Men
Authorities have confirmed that two bodies found shot to death in a burned-out car in Kemper County are those of Starkville men missing since last week.

11/06

Memphis Voters Call For Change
A call for change from Memphis city voters on election day.

David Duke's EURO Conference Still Set to Take Place in Mid-South
Former Ku Klux Klan leader and white civil rights advocate, David Duke, says The European American Unity and Rights Conference will still take place.

November Tornado Season: Prepare Your Home And Family
Power tools and building supplies fill the inside of many Hickory Hill homes. A lot of people who live in this part of town are bracing for what could be another round of severe weather this November.

Home Burglars Rob Neighborhood of Their Security
20 home burlgaries in one month in the Colonial Acres area have neighbors fed up.

City Watch Alert: Missing 13 Year-Old Girl
Memphis Police have issued a City Watch Alert for 13 year-old Kateria Stokes.

City Watch Alert: Missing 13 Year-Old Boy
Memphis police have issue a City Watch Alert for 13 year-old Robert Terrell.

Police: Father Fights With 15 Year-Old’s Boyfriend
Memphis police say the father of a 15 year-old girl got into a fight with her 19 year-old boyfriend.

6 Accused in Mississippi-to-Chicago Gun Ring
Federal agents arrested four men and searched for a fifth in Mississippi on charges of illegally buying guns there and bringing them to Chicago, where street gangs are eager to own high-powered firearms.

California Fugitive Captured in Memphis
Authorities say a California fugitive accused of a Christmas Eve Murder was captured in Memphis.

Suspects in Plot to Kill Obama Plead Not Guilty
Two white supremacists have pleaded not guilty in an alleged plot to kill President-elect Barack Obama and dozens of other black people.

Police Arrest Teen in 2007 Jonesboro Murder
Police arrested a teenager already accused of another murder in the 2007 shooting death of a Jonesboro man.

Generations of Crime: Family Members in Jail Together
Most parents have aspirations for their child to succeed and achieve goals. But ending up behind bars isn’t usually one of them. So, imagine if you and your child were locked up together.

Jewish Family Sues Germany For Restitution
An 82 year-old Holocaust survivor and his family are suing Germany for an extensive art collection Nazis seized and auctioned off during World War II.

Arkansas Supreme Court: Check Cashers Act Violated Constitution
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled today that the 1999 Check Cashers Act "unmistakably" allowed payday lenders to charge triple-digit interest rates in violation of the state constitution.

Bodies Found in Burned Out Car in Mississippi
Police believe bodies found in a burned out car in Kemper County are of two Starkville men missing since Oct. 29.

11/05

Scam Targets Job Hunters: Man Arrested
An accused scam artist is behind bars after police say he conned hundreds of people out of thousands of dollars.

Cops Lose Missing Dog
A pitbull ran away near the U of M campus, the U of M police found the dog. The dog is missing once again.

Shelby County Election Results Still Being Counted
It will be Thursday before all of the votes are counted in Shelby County.

Arkansas Foster, Adoption Ban Backed by Christian and Rural Voters
Rural counties and evangelical voters fueled by a pulpit campaign pushed Arkansas into adopting one of the nation's strictest bans on unmarried couples serving as foster or adoptive parents.

8 Arrested in Impromptu Obama Celebration in Arkansas
Jonesboro police arrested eight Arkansas State University students after a melee at an impromptu Barack Obama victory celebration near the campus. Three police officers suffered minor injuries.

Father of School Bus Crash Victim Angry
A man whose daughter was hurt in a school bus accident says the crash could have been avoided.

Obama's Big Win: A Dream Come True for Two Memphis Sanitation Workers
Joe Warren and Taylor Rogers were sanitation workers in Memphis in the 1960's. Both men marched beside Dr. Martin Luther King for civil rights. Now 40 years later, both men sit in awe of Barack Obama's historic presidential win.

Two Indicted in Plot Against Barack Obama
Two white supremacists accused of plotting to kill President-elect Barack Obama have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Memphis.

City Watch Alert: Man Missing From Memphis Hotel
Police have issued a City Watch Alert for a man who walked away from a Memphis hotel and hasn’t been seen since.

Family: Michael Crichton Dies of Cancer
The family of Michael Crichton, the million-selling author of such historic and prehistoric science fantasies as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," says the author has died in Los Angeles.

1 Month-Old Memphis Boy Beaten to Death
Police are investigating the beating death of a one month-old Memphis boy.

Musgrove Acknowledging Wicker Victory in Mississippi Senate Race
Democrat Ronnie Musgrove conceded to Republican Roger Wicker in a Mississippi Senate race.

School Bus Overturns; 4 Children, 2 Adults Injured
Four children and two adults have been injured in a crash involving a school bus.

UPDATE: Whitehaven Man Shot to Death; Gunman on the Loose
Investigators say a man was shot to death and police are searching for the gunman.

11/04

Obama Vows To Be President For All
Barack Obama is vowing to be a president for all of America, even those who voted against him.

McCain Concedes Presidency, Congratulates Obama
Republican John McCain concedes the presidential race to Barack Obama, saying the Democrat has achieved a "great thing" for himself and the country with his historic victory.

Obama Asks McCain For Help Leading Country
Barack Obama has accepted John McCain's concession and has asked his Republican rival for help in leading the country.

Barack Obama Next President of The United States
Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States, the first African-American elevated to the White House.

Arkansas Voters Pass Lottery Measure
Voters have approved a measure creating a statewide lottery for Arkansas, overturning a ban set in the state's constitution since 1874.

Early Arkansas Returns: Adoption Ban, Lottery Passing
Statewide measures creating a lottery and banning unmarried couples from being adoptive or foster parents won early support tonight from Arkansas voters.

Mississippi Hotel Cancels White Supremacist Conference
A hotel in north Mississippi has decided not to allow a white supremacists group to use its facilities for a conference this weekend.

Exit Poll: McCain Won Independents in Tennessee
Republican John McCain carried the independent vote while holding onto the GOP base in Tennessee on Tuesday.

McCain wins Tennessee, State's 11 Electoral Votes
Republican presidential nominee John McCain wins Tennessee, state's 11 electoral votes.

UPDATE: 2 Employees Shot; 1 Dead at North Memphis Store
Police say two people were found shot inside a North Memphis store.

Ark. Woman Arrested For Huffing Asks For Can Back
Police in Forrest City say they arrested a woman for public intoxication after she reportedly demanded an officer return the can of compressed air she was inhaling "so she could finish getting high."

Malfunctioning Machines, Long Lines Greet Mississippi Voters
Malfunctioning machines and long lines were some of the problems voters encountered on Election Day.

Busy Presidential Election for Arkansas
Long lines have greeted many voters in Arkansas today, continuing a trend that began when early voting opened in the state two weeks ago.

Mother Charged in Shaken Baby Death in Tennessee
Authorities have charged a Grundy County mother, whose baby was shaken to death.

Mississippi Church Fire Investigated as Arson
Several agencies are investigating a fire in Cleveland at New Bethel Baptist Church.

Man Accepts Plea Deal in Killing of 12 Year-Old, Will Testify for State
A Knoxville man has accepted a plea deal in a home invasion that killed a 12 year-old boy.

Woman Freed in Death of Jackson Teen
Murder charges have been dropped against a 22 year-old woman arrested in the death of teenager.

Man Convicted of Trying to Hire Deputy's Murder
A federal jury in Nashville has convicted a Baxter man of trying to hire someone to murder a Putnam County sheriff's deputy and a second plot involving two other people.

Mississippi Voter Turnout Heavy on Election Day
Voters lined up by the hundreds outside polling places well before the start of voting Tuesday in what was shaping up to be one of the largest general election turnouts ever in Mississippi.

Tennessee Voters Must Be In Line By Closing Time
Tennesseans are voting in what may record numbers under bright, sunny skies.

Byhalia Schools Locked Down
School officials say Byhalia Elementary, Middle and High Schools were on lockdown following a suspicious text message.

11/03

Business Burglarized Three Times In Downtown, Memphis
Memphis Police are searching for the crook or crooks responsible for burglarizing a Downtown business several times in recent weeks.

Missouri Wrestlers Arrested
A highly ranked Missouri wrestler from Collierville, Tennessee and his teammate face charges after police reported a fight in downtown Columbia over the weekend.

Voting Facts And Myths
Election Day is November 4th. 254,000 people in Shelby County have already voted early, and another quarter million are expected to cast their ballots on Election Day. Still thousands of people are unsure if they are allowed to vote.

Neighbors: Empty Memphis School is Haven for Homeless and Drug Dealers
Memphis code enforcement officers plan to go to the old Manassas High School to determine what needs to be done to make the property safe.

Charges Filed in Death of Man Found by Maintenance Worker
Police have filed murder charges in the case of a man who was found dead by a maintenance worker in northeast Memphis.

Airport Checking on Computer Failure in Memphis
The Federal Aviation Administration says technicians are trouble shooting a computer system at the Memphis airport following a brief breakdown in air-traffic control equipment.

Uninsured Drivers in the Mid-South
Shelby County deputies say nearly half the drivers they pull over either do not have insurance or have a card that is expired.

Obama's Grandmother Dies a Day Before Election
Barack Obama says that his grandmother has died.

Man Accused of Shooting 12 Year-Old Trick-or-Treater to Death
An ex-convict who thought he was being robbed gunned down a 12 year-old trick-or-treater, spraying nearly 30 rounds with an assault rifle from inside his home after hearing a knock on the door, police said Saturday.

Appeals Court to Hear Water Theft Case Against Memphis
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in a lawsuit that accuses the city of Memphis of stealing millions of gallons of Mississippi water.

Circuit City Closing Stores in Mid-South
Circuit City is closing about 20 percent of its U.S. stores in an effort to return the nation's second-largest consumer electronics retailer to profitability.

Olive Branch Man Accused in Assassination Threat Against Bush on MySpace
A 20 year-old Mississippi man charged with making an Internet threat through MySpace to assassinate President Bush is set to stand trial on Nov. 17.

Hunter Falls to Death from Tree Stand in Tennessee
Authorities say the death of a hunter in West Tennessee appears to be accidental.

UPDATED 5:25 p.m.: Fulmer Out as UT Football Coach After 17 Years
Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer, the nation's third-winningest active coach among those with 10 years of experience, has been forced out as football coach after 17 years that included a national championship.

Parents: Slain KATV Anchor Pressly Never Regained Consciousness
The parents of slain TV anchorwoman Anne Pressly say their daughter never fully regained consciousness after the beating that resulted in her death.

Shootout with Memphis Police after Store Clerk Shot and Robbed
Police say four men robbed a gas station, shot the clerk, and then got into a shootout with police.

11/02

Memphis Police Increase Patrols on Election Day
Memphis Police will have extra officers on duty as polls close.

11/01

2nd Annual "Stop The Killing" Rally
Memphis homicides are down year to year. But that's little consolation for victims' families and those who are fighting to "Stop the Killing".

Time Change, Time to Check Your Smoke Detector
Memphis Firefighters remind everyone to check your smoke detectors as you move your clocks back.




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