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2 days ago
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Man accused of throwing knife at woman's head
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of throwing a knife at a woman's head was released from jail on a $15,000 bond, according to the Shelby County Criminal Justice System. Markeith Carter, 30, is charged with aggravated assault. On May 16, officers reported being called to a home in the 1700 block of South Parkway in South Memphis. A female victim told police she got into a physical altercation with a man in the 1400 block of Ragen Street. During the altercation, the woman says the man punched her in the body before throwing a knife at her, striking her in the head. Victim recalls having gun pulled on him after Corvette crash on I-40 Officers at the scene took photos of the bleeding cut to the side of the female victim's head. The woman received treatment from paramedics with the Memphis Fire Department. The suspect was identified through two previous domestic violence reports as Markeith Carter. A warrant was issued for Carter's arrest the next day. Carter was arrested and booked into jail on Monday, but was released on bond the same day. He is due back in court on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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SCSO: 120 people assisting in search for missing man at Wolf River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Around 120 deputies, firefighters and volunteers are participating in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office search for a man who went missing in the Wolf River on Friday. The search for 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley continued Saturday morning around 8 a.m. Officials said the Wolf River current drifted Smiley away on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, his loved ones were huddled together on the sidelines, waiting and praying for his return. SCSO announced on social media that the following agencies are assisting with the search: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, including the Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services Shelby County Fire Department Search and Rescue Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue Shelby County Emergency Management Agency ORIGINAL STORY: Search in Wolf River for man missing after trying to save a child Shelby County Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner previously told Your News Leader that the location where Smiley was last seen is moving at roughly six miles per hour, creating dangerous and challenging conditions for crews. 'There is a lot of debris that flows in the Wolf River, and even the most experienced swimmers can find themselves in trouble when you enter the Wolf River,' Buckner said. SCSO said that some of the resources that have been deployed include three drone teams, six boat teams from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, four sonar teams and SCSO's dive team. Additionally, the Sonar Emily, a radio-controlled sonar boat, is being used to inspect the river floor. Three ground search teams are actively searching the riverbanks. Expungement clinic offers fresh start for people with criminal records 'One thing about the Wolf River, it is complete with sand and mud,' Buckner said. 'There are times when people enter the river and just a little bit of weight on the bottom of the river can create suction that can pull someone down or hold them down.' Mmephis City Councilman JB Smiley confirmed the victim is his relative. He posted a Facebook post saying, 'My nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River. He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Fire destroys historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis Monday
Large portions of the historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis burned to the ground on April 28. The site was a key meeting spot for the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a post to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association said the call about the fire came in around 1:30 a.m. Memphis Fire Department firefighters were able to get most of the fire put out within an hour of arriving on the scene. By 7:30, firefighters were still putting water on hot spots and the majority of the structure had been destroyed. Investigators were on scene to try to determine the cause of the blaze. No one was injured in the fire. MFD Chief Gina Sweat said she instructed firefighters to do the least possible damage to what remained of the structure as they battled the blaze. The fire department is working with the Memphis Police Department to investigate. Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the historic monument is not just a jewel to Memphis but to the world and it is "heartbreaking" for the community to see the loss. "This is a big blow. This really hurts. There's a lot of people, including myself, that have been working on this project for many, many years, like I told them, about this, the work is bigger than a building," Young said. "And we can replace structures. We can design around the elements of the structure that will remain, but the work must continue, and I think that is the important point." Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were also on the scene and additional investigators are heading to Memphis to help, officials said. Anasa Troutman, the founder and executive director of Historic Clayborn Team and founder and CEO of The Big We, said in a statement the church "suffered a devastating loss due to a fire." "Clayborn's true spirit was never in the walls alone. It lives in us. Even as we mourn, we must remember: resilience is our birthright, but so is the space to grieve," Troutman said. "Our ancestors endured, grieved, rebuilt, and transcended unimaginable losses. We will do the same." Troutman also said she is still committed to the restoration of Clayborn Temple. "For now, we ask for your prayers, your support, and your belief in the enduring power of this place. This is not the end, but a call to remember who we are, and to build again with faith, courage, and abundant love," Troutman said. "If you can support, please visit and give if you can." The site, at 294 Hernando St., had been undergoing years of renovations to preserve the iconic structure, but had struggled to get all the funding for needed repairs. In late 2023, a $6 million second phase of restoration to the structure was completed. That phase included preserving stained glass windows and reinforcing the attic, according to previous reporting from The Commercial Appeal. The third phase of renovations was expected to cost about $25 million. During the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, both civil rights and labor activists gathered at and organized out of Clayborn Temple. Carrie Louise Pinson, who marched with King, said she drove from Cordova when she saw the news of the structure burning. Pinson said her early days of activism started at the Clayborn Temple. "It's as if somebody has taken the air out of my body, where I started at 18-years-old, fighting for justice. It just makes me tearful. It makes me cry," Pinson said. The National Civil Rights Museum said in a statement from President Dr. Russ Wigginton that the fire is a "devastating blow" to Memphis and the broader community. The church was the "nerve center" of the Civil Rights movement, he said in the statement, and "was a beating heart of a community that chose unity over division, progress over fear, and community over chaos." "Its destruction by fire is another somber chapter in a long story of devastated sacred spaces. But if history teaches us anything, it's this: Clayborn Temple will rise again, because its foundation was never merely physical," Wigginton said. "It was spiritual. It was communal. And that foundation cannot be burned." He also called for coordinated financial recovery efforts, rebuilding the structure and preserving what is left. "Clayborn Temple was, and will continue to be, a house not just of gathering, but of movement, resilience, and rebirth. Fire can take down walls, but it cannot destroy the spirit that built them," Wigginton said. Brooke Muckerman is a political reporter for The Commercial Appeal, covering the city of Memphis, Shelby County Government and MSCS Board of Education. She can be reached at and via phone at 901-484-6225 This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Clayborn Temple in Memphis destroyed by overnight fire
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Fire that destroyed Clayborn Temple was 'intentional,' Memphis fire officials say
The Memphis Fire Department, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said the fire set at the historic Clayborn Temple was set intentionally. The investigation into the fire included the Memphis Fire Department, and the National Response Team of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began in the days following the April 28 fire. "Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set on the interior of the historic church," the post said. "A person of interest is being sought by Investigators for their possible involvement in this fire." With the conclusion of the onsite investigation, Clayborn Temple has been relinquished back to the management team. The Memphis Fire Department will continue its investigation to "apprehend who is responsible for setting the fire at the historic church." Large portions of the historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis burned to the ground on April 28. In a post to X on the day of the fire, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association said the call about the fire came in early on the morning of April 28. Memphis Fire Department firefighters were able to get most of the fire put out within an hour of arriving on the scene. On May 1, parts of the remaining church collapsed due to strong winds and severe storm conditions, the department said in a post on X. The site, at 294 Hernando St., had been undergoing years of renovations to preserve the iconic structure, but had struggled to get all the funding for needed repairs. In late 2023, a $6 million second phase of restoration to the structure was completed. That phase included preserving stained glass windows and reinforcing the attic, according to previous reporting from The Commercial Appeal. The third phase of renovations was expected to cost about $25 million. During the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, both civil rights and labor activists gathered at and organized out of Clayborn Temple. Brooke Muckerman is a political reporter for The Commercial Appeal, covering the city of Memphis, Shelby County Government and MSCS Board of Education. She can be reached at and via phone at 901-484-6225 This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Clayborn Temple fire was intentional, Memphis Fire Department says
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
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Photos: Fire department SUV, Tesla crash in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crash involving a Memphis Fire Department SUV was reported overnight in Midtown. Memphis Police officers say they responded to the crash on North Bellevue and Poplar Avenue around 12:50 a.m. WREG crews on the scene captured photos of the SUV and a Tesla involved in the wreck. 📡 for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. At this time, it is still unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured as a result of it. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
