MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Clothing retailer Primark is set to open its first Memphis store next month. The location is opening on July 24 at Wolfchase Galleria. According to a press release, Primark officers “an exciting selection of on-trend fashion, everyday essentials, stylish homeware, and beauty favorites, all at Primark’s famously low prices.” Primark is…
Memphis mayor kidnapping attempt echoes political violence in Minnesota – CBS News Watch CBS News A 25-year-old man is accused of attempted kidnapping after showing up at the home of the Memphis mayor. The incident happened just a day after a prominent Democratic lawmaker was assassinated in Minnesota. Nicole Valdes has the latest. Be the…
A man has been charged with stalking, attempted kidnapping and aggravated criminal trespass after allegedly scaling a wall and knocking on the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s residence in Tennessee, police say. The Memphis Police Department said Wednesday that it recovered “a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape” from the vehicle of 25-year-old Trenton…
Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop, a death that sparked nationwide protests and prompted renewed calls for police reforms in the U.S. A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A local Consignment Boutique is hosting a free community clothing event next week for women at shelters and other non-profit women organizations in the 901 Now. “We want women to feel that sense of dignity and feel good,” Jennifer Carlock said. “When they feel good, they do good.” Pre-loved designer and…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tennessee lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom Thursday. The bill now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature. The bill prohibits using a wireless communication device during instruction time, such as a phone, tablet, game, smartwatch, or laptop. 30 to 0. The bill to ban cell phones and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) – A bill that would restrict cell phone use in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk. On Monday, the House passed a bill requiring public schools to develop policies blocking students from using cell phones, tablets and smartwatches during class instruction. The same bill passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill…
A Missouri woman said Tuesday she is pleading guilty to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property before a judge halted the mysterious foreclosure sale. During a change of plea hearing, Lisa Jeanine Findley told a federal…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Quena Johnson, Clinical Dietitian from Regional One Health joined the Digital Desk to discuss what you can do to help keep your heart healthy. Click here to sign up for our newsletter! Click here to…
Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $6 billion in new capital, according to a regulatory filing, wrapping up a funding round that has been in the works for months and was said to value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $40 billion. The equity financing came from 97 investors, and includes stakes as small as…