| Former East Tennessee priest faces more abuse charges A former East Tennessee priest accused of sexually abusing a young parishioner decades ago, and who plead guilty in one case already, now faces new charges. According to TV station WJHL in Johnson... | |
| $40K Wedding Ring Flushed Down Toilet; Plumber to the Rescue SOUTHAVEN, MS – A $40,000 wedding ring flushed down the toilet after the pet cat sneaked into the bathroom. It happened Thursday morning to a woman in Southaven.Diane Buckalew says she knows... |
| Memphis police catch suspected meth makers napping MEMPHIS — Two suspects were caught napping and another was caught in the act on Thursday as Memphis police made arrests in two separate cases of making methamphetamine in a... |
| Memphis police officer’s DUI case transferred The case of Memphis officer Larry Brian Allison, 34, arrested Aug. 25 by Olive Branch police and charged with driving under the influence, has been transferred to Justice Court in... |
| Houston High student charged after driving into students in school parking lot A 17-year-old Houston High student is facing three felony counts of reckless endangerment and two other charges after she hit two students in the parking lot – one seriously – while driving... |
| Memphis police catch suspected meth makers napping, another suspect in the act Two suspects were caught napping and another was caught in the act on Thursday as Memphis police made arrests in two separate cases of making methamphetamine in a... |
| American Shingle Files Bankruptcy American Shingle files for bankruptcy Company claims it owes between $10million and $50 million to creditors Company closed offices suddenly last month after cashing customers' checks ... |
| Trucker Pleads Guilty To Abusing Corpse CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A truck driver who authorities said dumped a Tennessee woman's body at a closed Ohio rest stop has pleaded guilty to abusing a corpse. 33-year-old Trenton... |
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| Health Care Heroes winners announced ” honored the city’s health care community Thursday (Sept. 2), announcing winners in five categories and honoring this year’s Lifetime Achievement winner. Physicians, staff and... |
| Kroger pharmacies offer flu shots pharmacies in the Memphis area have begun administering flu vaccines. Cost for the vaccines is $25 per shot, the company stated in a release. This year’s vaccine will offer protection against... |
| 8-Year-Old Olive Branch Boy Breaks National Records OLIVE BRANCH, MS - An 8-year-old Olive Branch, Mississippi, boy is gaining national attention and spots in the record books.This was his first summer competing in the National Junior Disability... |
| Tennessee has less debt than other states Bredens said the state's long tradition of using of cash rather than credit has kept the state from feeling the effects of lower tax revenues over the past two years.While Tennessee hasn't borrowed... |
| Missing Eads man found alive on Mud Island A security guard on Mud Island on the Mississippi River in Downtown Memphis told police that Robert Ellsworth, 53, appeared disoriented when she discovered him, police... |
| People of All Faiths Join Together To Promote Religious Unity Muslim Society of Memphis Holds Interfaith Dinner Promotes Religious Unity Participants Say Dialogue Is Needed danya.bacchus@wreg.com (Memphis 09/02/2010) For over a month, the talk of the Big... |
| Hurricane Earl's rain bands smack NC's Outer Banks; Nantucket and Cape Cod could get the brunt BUXTON, N.C. (AP) — The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds early Friday on North Carolina's dangerously... |
| Three games remain for Grizzlies Three games remain in the 2010 season for the Gateway Grizzlies, all against the Southern Illinois Miners at GCS Ballpark in Sauget. The games start at 7:05 p.m. Friday, 7:05 p.m. Saturday and... |
| MLGW board retains health insurer despite recommendation to pick lowest bidder The board of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division voted Thursday to keep UnitedHealthcare as its biggest health insurance provider, despite recommendations by MLGW's staff to pick another company... |
| Kids quiz star of TV's 'Police Women of Memphis' — and real-life officer Officer Arica Logan, featured in the TV show "Police Women of Memphis," signs autographs for Neighborhood School students (from left) Miracle Walls, 12, Suhanda Kuac, 9, and Flora Lakok,... |
| Dentist Albert McLean developed late-life wanderlust "It's kind of rugged. It was flat, but still a long way. For him, at that age, it was a bit of a stretch. But he was tough and always game and had a good time," said his son, Mike McLean, who... |
| In brief: Boarding house shooter found guilty County worker arrested for pot in Frayser A Shelby County employee was arrested Thursday after county deputies found numerous marijuana plants at his home. Joseph Wells, who works with the... |
| Cheap Trick still has a few up the sleeve After more than 40 years together in one form or another, the members of Cheap Trick know they're among the fortunate few to have survived the vagaries of rock and... |
| Public meeting will address redistricting and minority representation Some DeSoto County residents want to make sure the county's minority population doesn't get overlooked in redistricting that is certain to occur when new census figures come... |
| Determined disabled athletes just want a sporting chance As part of the DeSoto-wide Family Health and Fitness Day on Sept. 25, their group, Mike Spence Mississippi Adaptive Sports, is hosting wheelchair racing and a wheelchair basketball demonstration. The... |
| Mississippi's colleges gaining students OXFORD -- Preliminary figures show enrollment at Mississippi's eight public universities rose 4.1 percent this fall over 2009 numbers, led by a 7.1 percent gain -- 17,067 compared to 15,932 -- at Ole... |
| Southaven woman flush with relief at engagement ring's recovery The couple has settled back in their Southaven home, yet there was something unsettling about the events of Thursday morning, or, what's accidentally batted into the toilet doesn't necessarily stay... |
| CRIME REPORT: Shelby County worker arrested after pot plants found at home Joseph Wells, who works with the county’s human resources department, was found to have more than 90 pot plants in various states of growth at his home at 1585 Lookout, according to police... |
| Minnesota runs to 24-17 win over Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee running back Phillip Tanner (21) runs past Minnesota linebacker Aaron Hill (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.... |
| Dying For A Dream: Wrestler Killed While Training 20-Year-old killed while training to be pro wrestler Autopsy showed bleeding on the brain Police unable to pinpont what happened to cause the injury Scott.Noll@wreg.com (Newport, AR) Weeks after... |
| County HR Advisor Accused of Growing Pot Joseph Wells has been a county employee since 2006 SCSO Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at his home Detectives report finding about 90 marijuana plants tom.powell@wreg.com ... |
| Pig Wrestling and Pronto Pups: Delta Fair Starts Friday Delta Fair Gets Boost from Mid-South Fair Move MEMPHIS, TN - From livestock shows to demolition derby, there's one place you can find it all. The Delta Fair begins Friday at the fairgrounds around... |
| Democrats Get Fired-Up at Meeting on Election Lawsuit MEMPHIS, TN - The Democrats aren't going down without a fight. After the Election Day mishap that possibly turned away thousands of voters, they say there was more behind the problem than the... |
| Who’s Responsible when Your Car Is Stolen From A Parking Lot Or Garage? Poice get an overhead look at a parking lot from their two new skywatch patrol towers. MEMPHIS, TN – Parking can be fun, but for Allen Battle, it’s become a huge headache. “I came here... |
| Decomposed body found in Southeast Memphis field The body — in such bad shape that it’s unknown whether it’s male or female — was found just before 10 a.m. in a field near Getwell and Faulkner in Southeast... |
| "John Doe" Says Election Commission Knew About Memphis Voting Problems MEMPHIS, TN—A candidate contesting the recent Shelby County Election said an unidentified county election employee came forward saying the Election Commission was aware of poll book mistakes prior... |
| Marriage Declining in Tennessee (Getty Images) MEMPHIS, TN - The institution of marriage is in decline across the country, but perhaps nowhere as strongly as Tennessee. Nationally, the decline in marriages between 1998 and 2008... |
| Memphis EMT Wanting To Get Off Work Takes Patient To Fire Station, Not Hospital MEMPHIS, TN-- A Memphis Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician is under investigation for not taking a patient to the hospital. Two weeks ago, Kenneth Montgomery responded to an emergency call... |
| Newlywed Recovers Wedding Ring Flushed Down Toilet (Getty Images) SOUTHAVEN, MS – A $40,000 wedding ring down the drain – it happened Thursday morning to a woman in Southaven.“It’s 4 carats, pear-shaped,” said Diane Buckalew, describing... |
| MidSouth 8-Year-Old Breaks National Records OLIVE BRANCH, MS - An 8-year-old Olive Branch, Mississippi, boy is gaining national attention and spots in the record books.This was his first summer competing in the National Junior Disability... |
| The Search for Robert Ellsworth MEMPHIS, TN - On Wednesday evening September 1, 2010, a family friend of Robert Ellsworth found what police are calling a "personal possession" of the missing 53 year old man. That caused... |
| Road Rage Incident Nets 40 Years Road Rage suspect accepts plea deal gets 40 years Victim paralyzed from neck down Victim's mother says family's life changed forever (Hernando, MS 9/2/2010) The mother of the Greenville, Mississippi... |
| DeSoto Sheriff Wants Ankle Bracelets For Non-Violent Offenders DeSoto Sheriff wants ankle bracelets instead of jail Non-violent offenders would undergo 24 hour monitoring Southaven mayor not buying into program (Hernando, MS 9/2/2010) The sheriff wants to issue... |
| Neyland renovations will score big with Tennessee fans Prepare to be amazed as you enter Neyland Stadium at Tennessee's home opener Saturday against UT Martin. The 89 year old landmark is new and improved thanks to a $19 million dollar facelift. Among... |
| Add Calories to the Menu - FDA Considers Proposal for Restaurants ShelviaDancy@myEyewitnessNews.com Last... |
| Memphis man convicted of killing wife after one month of marriage There was a guy and his wife driving down the road. The wife said "Honey, today's our 25 anniversary." The husband began to cry loudly. The wife said "Dear, I didn't know you were so... |
| Police Bust Rolling Meth Lab, Find Suspects Sleeping Rolling meth lab found in office complex Suspects found sleeping in truck as meth was being cooked Police evacuate complex as precaution april.thompson@wreg.com (Memphis 9/2/2010) Fire trucks and... |
| Urban Outfitters eyes Midtown Memphis site is targeting the heart of Memphis for one of its name-brand stores. The Philadelphia-based retail company, which operates the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and Terrain store brands,... |
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