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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 09:39 am

Memphis News

Local news for Memphis, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | Commercial Appeal

Crime Report: Fight leads to shooting in South Memphis

YAHOO! CRIME REPORT: Fight leads to shooting in South Memphis A fight that started as an argument between acquaintances ended with gunfire late Friday night in South Memphis.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

I-40 westbound lanes closed in Memphis

Interstate 40 westbound at Chambers Chapel Road, in Memphis, was shut temporarily shut down at about on Friday afternoon following a crash.

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Commercial Appeal

Authorities raid, shut down motel after yearlong investigation of criminal activity

YAHOO! Authorities raid, shut down motel after yearlong investigation of criminal activity By Hank Dudding , Memphis Commercial Appeal Friday, July 18, 2008 Shelby County Sheriff's deputies raided a motel on ...

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

WPTY

Man Arrested: Accused of Murdering Grandfather

Memphis, TN- Police have arrested the grandson of a popular Memphis DJ for the elderly man's murder.

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AM1070-WDIA MEMPHIS

All of the fires have been vacant buildings and all on Jefferson Avenue.

Memphis firefighters responding this morning to yet another suspicious fire on Jefferson Avenue.

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Commercial Appeal

Police Report: Woman sought in shooting of man

YAHOO! Police Report: Woman sought in shooting of man Thursday, July 17, 2008 A man was shot several times Wednesday morning in what police believe may be a case of domestic violence.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

WLMT

Memphis DJ Found Dead; Foul Play Suspected

Memphis homicide detectives are investigating the death of 74-year-old Dee "Cap'n Pete" Henderson, a longtime volunteer disc jockey on WEVL radio.

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WPTY

Store Clerk Shoots Teen During Robbery in Memphis

" Police say a Memphis store clerk shot a 17 year-old boy during a robbery. According investigators, it happened around 8:50 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Margarita Market in the 6000 block of Knight ...

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Associated Content

The Best Burger Joints in Memphis

If you are in the Memphis Tennessee area and are looking for some great tasting burgers than the following list is definitely for you.

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WREC-AM Memphis

WMC TV special report on mayoral appointees and their high salaries

Among Mayor Herenton's appointed employees, a former bodyguard, a convicted felon and a one time city councilwoman.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee System, Memphis (University of Tennessee System), Memphis College of Art, Johnson State College, Libraries

WLMT

Accused Memphis Hotel Shooter Will Be Charged

After a man was shot in the hip at a Memphis hotel, police officers say they know who the shooter is and plan on charging him Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

WREC-AM Memphis

Polcie investigate yet another homicide in Memphis

Investigators tow two cars from the scene but aren't saying who the other car belongs to./ Monday, July 14, 2008 28-year old Brian Hatchet was shot to death while driving down Warren Street Sunday afternoon.

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WLMT

Memphis Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Father

Memphis, TN - Police say a Memphis man, accused of stabbing his father to death has been charged with First Degree Murder.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee System, Memphis (University of Tennessee System), Memphis College of Art, Shelby County, TN, Cunningham, TN

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WLMT

Man Shot & Killed In South Memphis Park

Memphis, TN- Memphis Police search for a killer after a man is gunned down inside of his own car.

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Commercial Appeal

Police investigate death of North Memphis man

We've got your blog.>> Breaking News Web Search powered by YAHOO! Breaking News Police investigate death of North Memphis man By Nevin Batiwalla , Memphis Commercial Appeal Saturday, July 12, 2008 A 60-year-old ...

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WLMT

Car Wash Fire: Memphis Firefighter Hurt

Memphis, TN- A Memphis firefighter is recovering after getting second degree burns on the job.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee System, Memphis (University of Tennessee System), Memphis College of Art, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

WLMT

Man Arrested: Accused of Killing Father

Memphis, TN- A Memphis man is behind bars tonight, accused of stabbing his father to death.

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Related Topix: Cunningham, TN, Shelby County, TN

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Commercial Appeal

Crime/Court Report: Police charge brother, sister in death of man

YAHOO! CRIME/COURT REPORT: Police charge brother, sister in death of man Friday, July 11, 2008 A brother and sister have been charged in the death of a man whose skeleton was found in a shallow grave on ...

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WLMT

Arsons in South Memphis

Memphis, TN- Arsonists are torching vacant homes in Memphis, many in the south part of the city.

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Related Topix: Explosion

WLMT

Major Drug Bust: Guns, Counterfeit Cash found in Memphis Store

Drugs, counterfeit cash and lots of guns, that's what Memphis Police say they found inside a Berclair Neighborhood Store.

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