Breaking NewsThe retailer announced it will no longer sell or display the Mississippi flag in any of its stores or online.4:49 PM CDT June 23, 2020MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Walmart now joins other companies and organizations, like the SEC and NCAA, in boycotting the Mississippi state flag until it's changed. The Mississippi Baptist Convention also announced on Tuesday it's taking a stand against the state's flag because it's a matter of "biblical morality.""While some may see the current flag as a celebration of heritage, a significant portion of our state sees it as a relic of racism and symbol of...…Breaking NewsThe retailer announced it will no longer sell or display the Mississippi flag in any of its stores or online.4:49 PM CDT June 23, 2020MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Walmart now joins other companies and organizations, like the SEC and NCAA, in boycotting the Mississippi state flag until it's changed. The Mississippi Baptist Convention also announced on Tuesday it's taking a stand against the state's flag because it's a matter of "biblical morality.""While some may see the current flag as a celebration of heritage, a significant portion of our state sees it as a relic of racism and symbol of...WW…

Breaking NewsLauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders said he would apologize for using the n-wordTennessee State Flag9:24 PM CDT June 4, 2020LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tennessee — There are calls for a Mid-South sheriff to resign after he admitted he used a racial slur on a recording.The demand for Sheriff Steve Sanders to step down prompted a peaceful protest in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, Tuesday. Dozens of people protested in front of the sheriff's office.Sanders plans to make a public apology Friday for using the n-word, but he adds "normal people" don't want him to...…Breaking NewsLauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders said he would apologize for using the n-wordTennessee State Flag9:24 PM CDT June 4, 2020LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tennessee — There are calls for a Mid-South sheriff to resign after he admitted he used a racial slur on a recording.The demand for Sheriff Steve Sanders to step down prompted a peaceful protest in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, Tuesday. Dozens of people protested in front of the sheriff's office.Sanders plans to make a public apology Friday for using the n-word, but he adds "normal people" don't want him to...WW…

Breaking NewsMore () »CrimeJoel Bowman is also charged with trying to enter a Jewish school with a gun and firing it.5:58 PM CDT August 22, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn — The man charged with trying to enter a Jewish school with a gun and firing it at a contractor there before he was shot by police has now been indicted on a burglary charge.According to court records, Joel Bowman was indicted on the charge on Sept. 26, and arraigned on Oct. 5. ABC24 is still working to find out the circumstances that led to the charge.In the school shooting case, Judge Karen Massey previously issued an order for a...…Breaking NewsMore () »CrimeJoel Bowman is also charged with trying to enter a Jewish school with a gun and firing it.5:58 PM CDT August 22, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn — The man charged with trying to enter a Jewish school with a gun and firing it at a contractor there before he was shot by police has now been indicted on a burglary charge.According to court records, Joel Bowman was indicted on the charge on Sept. 26, and arraigned on Oct. 5. ABC24 is still working to find out the circumstances that led to the charge.In the school shooting case, Judge Karen Massey previously issued an order for a...WW…

Breaking NewsMore () »PeopleAnyone with information on the location of these missing persons is asked to call the law enforcement agency involved with that case.3:36 PM CDT August 18, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn — Nearly every day, law enforcement agencies from across the Mid-South post reports of missing people in the area. Here's a look at the latest cases in the Greater Memphis area, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and other local authorities.The list below features adults with last names beginning with A through C, with the most newly reported by local law enforcement at the top....…Breaking NewsMore () »PeopleAnyone with information on the location of these missing persons is asked to call the law enforcement agency involved with that case.3:36 PM CDT August 18, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn — Nearly every day, law enforcement agencies from across the Mid-South post reports of missing people in the area. Here's a look at the latest cases in the Greater Memphis area, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and other local authorities.The list below features adults with last names beginning with A through C, with the most newly reported by local law enforcement at the top....WW…

Breaking NewsMore () »WeatherOnce the rain moves out tonight, cooler air will move in. Highs will be in the 60s and 70s this weekend!5:59 PM CST February 27, 2020MEMPHIS, Tenn —Our first big fall cold front is approaching today! This will bring some off-and-on rain showers through the day and into this evening night. Highs will be in the low 70s thanks to the rain. Expect rain totals to be around a half an inch or less, which unfortunately is not enough to completely bust our drought.Credit: ABC24Expect any rain to be gone by Friday morning with bright sunshine through the day. As the cold...…Breaking NewsMore () »WeatherOnce the rain moves out tonight, cooler air will move in. Highs will be in the 60s and 70s this weekend!5:59 PM CST February 27, 2020MEMPHIS, Tenn —Our first big fall cold front is approaching today! This will bring some off-and-on rain showers through the day and into this evening night. Highs will be in the low 70s thanks to the rain. Expect rain totals to be around a half an inch or less, which unfortunately is not enough to completely bust our drought.Credit: ABC24Expect any rain to be gone by Friday morning with bright sunshine through the day. As the cold...WW…

Breaking NewsMore () »WeatherAs of Friday, October 5nd, the Mississippi River at Memphis was at -9.13 feet, nearing last year's record low stage of -10.81 feet.4:26 AM CDT September 13, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second year in a row, the Mississippi River at Memphis is approaching record low levels. A relatively dry stretch of weather in Memphis and points upstream has led to the river level decreasing.Low water levels, like what the Mississippi River at Memphis experienced last year, can cause issues for area travel and commerce including barge traffic.As of October 5, 2023, the...…Breaking NewsMore () »WeatherAs of Friday, October 5nd, the Mississippi River at Memphis was at -9.13 feet, nearing last year's record low stage of -10.81 feet.4:26 AM CDT September 13, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second year in a row, the Mississippi River at Memphis is approaching record low levels. A relatively dry stretch of weather in Memphis and points upstream has led to the river level decreasing.Low water levels, like what the Mississippi River at Memphis experienced last year, can cause issues for area travel and commerce including barge traffic.As of October 5, 2023, the...WW…

Breaking NewsMore () »ElectionsThe first Memphis mayor's race not featuring a sitting mayor ends Oct. 5, and we have everything you need to know as you hit the polls.Credit: ABC248:02 PM CDT October 4, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the most highly-anticipated Memphis elections in decades is here, with 17 candidates running to be the next Memphis mayor in the first mayor's race since 1971 to not feature a sitting mayor running for re-election. Early voting has ended and the candidates are gearing up for Thursday, Election Day for the Memphis municipal elections.As well as the race for...…Breaking NewsMore () »ElectionsThe first Memphis mayor's race not featuring a sitting mayor ends Oct. 5, and we have everything you need to know as you hit the polls.Credit: ABC248:02 PM CDT October 4, 2023MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the most highly-anticipated Memphis elections in decades is here, with 17 candidates running to be the next Memphis mayor in the first mayor's race since 1971 to not feature a sitting mayor running for re-election. Early voting has ended and the candidates are gearing up for Thursday, Election Day for the Memphis municipal elections.As well as the race for...WW…