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Slain rapper Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two days before he was gunned down while buying cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment. The 36-year-old who grew up on…

Missing Tennessee boy found in California, father arrested

DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a missing 3-year-old boy from Tennessee and a 16-year-old girl from Kentucky were found safe in Southern California and the younger child’s father was arrested. Photo courtesy: Tennessee Bureau…

Shooter testifies Ahmaud Arbery never threatened him

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery has testified that the 25-year-old Black man did not speak, show a weapon or threaten him in any way before he raised his shotgun and pointed it at him.…

Memphis police hunt for suspects in Young Dolph's killing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police are scouring the city of Memphis, Tennessee, as they search for suspects in the killing of influential rapper Young Dolph at a popular local cookie shop. Wednesday's shooting drew shocked and mournful reactions from the…

Missouri Magnitude 4 earthquake felt in West Tennessee

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake shook residents of southeastern Missouri. The survey says a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded around 9 p.m. Wednesday in Wayne County, with the epicenter near Williamsville. The Missouri…

Tennessee lawmakers' 3-day COVID special session cost $136K

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-day special session of the state legislature that placed limits on what governments and businesses can do to address the COVID-19 pandemic cost Tennesseans $136,643. The Tennessean reports the amount includes per-diem payments and mileage…

2 in custody following barricade in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A heavy police presence was seen at a home in east Jackson Wednesday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had crews on the scene as about 20 officers came to the house. According to a neighbor, when…

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