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Former Arkansas Police Chief calls out resident on media | News

HUGHES, Ark. – Last July Cortez Bowers was appointed police chief of Hughes, Arkansas. After a month, he’s no longer leading the department. FOX13 explained why his tenure may have been cut short. What would you do if the police chief tried to fight you at your house and the mayors office? That’s exactly what one […]

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Jackson mayor joins crime fighting coalition

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is joining forces with black mayors across the nation to fight crime. Mayors and leaders in cities like Jackson, New York, Memphis, Atlanta, and more are collaborating to find solutions to crime. It’s part of a new initiative launched by Memphis Mayor Paul Young in partnership with the African American […]

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Black Mayors Coalition on crime meets in Memphis | News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The newly-formed Black Mayors Coalition on Crime met for the first time this week. The organization aims to shape a new approach to fighting crime nationwide. “We have mayors representing 18 cities and 8.3 million people. They came together to address one of our most pressing national issues,” Mayor Paul Young said. […]

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City council votes against healthcare benefits for former members | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis City Council shot down an initiative that would give former city council members healthcare benefits paid for in part by Memphis taxpayers. The vote was nearly unanimous, with just Edmund Ford, Sr. abstaining. The city’s chief human resources director said the proposal would have cost former council members about […]

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‘The Mayor of Maxwell Street’

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Avery Cunningham, a Jackson, Tennessee, native and now Memphis resident, kicked off her national book tour at Novel bookstore in Memphis on January 30, 2024, for her debut novel entitled: The Mayor Of Maxwell Street. The book, a work of historical fiction and romance, is already garnering rave reviews and critical […]

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Former Memphis mayor sends letter to outgoing city council saying police reform ordinances were never enforced

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Ordinances looking to reform Memphis’ police department after the death of Tyre Nichols almost a year ago were never enforced by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, according to a letter Strickland sent to city council members. Nichols died after he was beaten by former police officers one year ago this week. […]

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Today’s Earthquake in Arkansas Serves as Reminder of New Madrid Seismic Zone Danger

This map reflects all of the earthquakes near the New Madrid Seismic Zone that have struck in the last 7 days. Each epicenter is marked but a dot inside a colored circle; the red circle showcases the latest quake which struck Arkansas earlier today. Image: USGS A weak earthquake rattled northeastern Arkansas early this morning […]

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Run-off election set for some Memphis City Council members | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – It’s Election Day for some Memphis City Council members and voters in some districts. Thursday’s run-off election will solidify council members for Districts two, three, and seven. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. It would introduce at least two new members to the Memphis City […]

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Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard shares experience in Arkansas filming new movie

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Germantown mayor gives update on current water restrictions

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) -Mayor Mike Palazzolo and Public Works Director Bo Mills provided an update to residents about the current water restrictions and the timeline for fixing the issue. In the post to social media, the Mayor pointed out the city was working diligently to get the water tested and cured of its diesel contamination. […]