Memphis police have charged a convicted felon with holding his girlfriend against her will for three days while he threatened her, cut her and raped her.Johnny Valentine, 54, is being held on $300,000 bond for especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and rape.Officers received their first report of the crime when the victim called police after being released, according to the ... Full Story »
In 1964, when a coalition of African Americans that included Fannie Lou Hamer challenged the credentials committee at the Democratic National Convention , Memphian Alzada Clark was among them.It was a time when Mrs. Clark worked as a union organizer, squaring off with the Mississippi power structure to fight for the rights of workers in furniture factories and at other low-paying jobs.She died ... Full Story »
The Federal Communications Commission will conduct a field hearing this month on a national broadband plan to determine how all Americans can benefit from access.The hearing will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry, Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed this year, Congress mandated the FCC to come up with a national broadband plan by ... Full Story »
Houston High science students won the "Einstein trophy" by way of forfeit in what was billed to be a thrilling "Battle of the Brains" competition with rival school Germantown High.The science competition, in its first year, came down to a battle of timing Friday. Germantown High students apparently weren't ready to present their projects, so Houston students battled each other.The shiny trophy ... Full Story »
Collierville Alderman Tom Allen should be one of the biggest critics of Mayor Stan Joyner.A year ago, Joyner was an alderman, too, and in a three-way race for the mayor's office with Allen and political newcomer Brannon Howse after Mayor Linda Kerley didn't run for re-election.Joyner surprised even himself by collecting about 58 percent of the votes and winning without a runoff. He eclipsed his ... Full Story »
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Blankets offer comfort to St. Jude patients Donated blankets warms patients' bodies and souls Full Story »
A Millington man is recovering at the hospital, after he was stabbed several times in the head and chest. Full Story »
A series of house fires are keeping fire crews busy and sending Memphians to the hospital. The latest victim, an 89 year-old woman, did not survive her injuries. Full Story »
A female runner collapsed and died after completing the St. Jude Memphis Marathon. Full Story »
A series of house fires have been keeping fire crews busy and sending Memphians to the hospital. The latest victim, an 89 year-old woman who investigators say was burned over... Full Story »
After years of decline, meth is back with a vengence. Local law enforcement agencies report an explosive growth in the number of meth labs being operated in the Mid-South. Full Story »
An 89-year-old Memphis woman died at The Regional Medical Center Saturday hours after she managed to escape a house fire on her own. Full Story »
The 59-year-old victim suffered multiple stab wounds to the head and torso. He was transported in critical condition to The Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Full Story »
Michael Jay Dulin and Mary Elizabeth Dulin of Eads face multiple charges after authorities found meth-making materials boxed up in the couple's master bedroom closet in their half a million dollar home on Estate Drive. Full Story »
Bartlett police say a Shriner was injured when he fell off the back of his four-wheeler float during Saturday's parade. Full Story »
Thousands of runners filled the streets of Memphis Saturday for the 8th Annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon. Altogether, 15,500 people participated in the weekend races, which included a marathon, half marathon, 5K and a 1-mile family fun walk. The events are expected to have raised $2.5 million for the children's hospital. Full Story »
Around noon on Saturday a female runner completed the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon, collapsing at the finish line. She received immediate attention from race medical professionals and was rushed to Methodist University Hospital where she died. Full Story »
Over a four-year period, the Catholic Diocese of Memphis experimented to see if they could save money by giving their diabetic employees free medicine and other services to improve their health. Full Story »
John Walsh and his popular crime fighting show, "America's Most Wanted," is joining the hunt for a Union County, Mississippi couple who have eluded law enforcement for almost 2 years now. The couple, Janet and Ramon Barreto, are wanted in connection with the death of their 2 year old daughter, and for allegedly keeping seven other adopted children in cages inside a filthy trailer. Despite the ... Full Story »
Friday was a happy homecoming for a woman who had no idea her roots were here in Memphis. It was also the chance to finally meet a sibling she never knew she had. Full Story »
A young boy received third-degree burns at a house fire in the airport area Friday night. Full Story »
With the holiday season in full swing, poinsettias, originally native to Mexico, are almost as popular as Christmas trees with many people. James Ward looks over some of the red poinsettias at an area nursery. Photo by David Nichol. Full Story »
Greg Gordon, right, with the Insurance Services Office (ISO) in Jonesboro, was in Forrest City Thursday checking the flow of fire hydrants. The ISO determines the insurance ratings for cities across the country. Full Story »
Forrest City sophomore Kimberly Jones (44) tries to get off a shot as a Bald Knob player defends during Tuesday night’s nonconference basketball game at Bald Knob. Forrest City lost to the Lady Bulldogs 46-43, and will play Saturday at the England Tournament. Photo by Fred Conley. Full Story »
Forrest City junior Davyon McKinney (32) defends against Westside Consolidated’s Hunter Mickelson (21) in a game played at the Rumble on the Ridge tournament. Forrest City will open play at the Conway Wampus Cat Invitational on Monday, Dec. 7, when they face North Pulaski. Photo by Fred Conley. Full Story »
Well, it’s that time of year again — time for you good little boys and girls to write your letters to me and get them to the Times-Herald so they can be in the newspaper. Full Story »
Wilma Newman Russell Gaston, 83, passed away November 21, 2009 at the Senatobia Convalescent Center in Senatobia, Miss. Services were held Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia. Full Story »
As I write this article it is just two days before Thanksgiving. I am thinking of the good time will have as we always do when we get together with family and friends. But, I always feel a little sad as I think of those that are missing from our group. Full Story »
By now you have probably heard all you want about the "Louisiana Purchase." I won't dwell on it long, except to say "Wow!" Can you believe the administration is so desperate as to give a senator a $300 million Medicaid "fix" just to get a procedural vote through the Senate? Full Story »
Tate County is one of several in the state to receive grants from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), according to the agency. Full Story »
The Tate County Economic Development Foundation, which organizes the county's Christmas parades, has announced the Grand Marshals for Senatobia and Coldwater. Full Story »
A Dyersburg man accused of stealing a truck and leading police on a deadly chase through town has been indicted for a second time. Vincent Love Williams, 46, 102 Fair St., allegedly stole a 1994 GMC... Full Story »
Residents of Dyersburg may soon benefit from lower prescription costs due to the city's membership with the National League of Cities. Dyersburg Mayor John Holden and Human Resources Director Sue... Full Story »
Bronze Star medals were presented to 10 soldiers Saturday during the Tennessee National Guard's Freedom Salute ceremony in Dyersburg. The Freedom Salute was declared one of the largest Army National... Full Story »
The Dyersburg City Beautiful Commission will conduct its annual Christmas Decorating Contest for homes within the city limits now through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Commission members will award honors in... Full Story »
Tickets are available now for Transitions Twelve Days of Christmas fundraiser, which provides a new twist on a favorite Christmas classic. Beginning Dec. 14, a ticket will be drawn each day for items... Full Story »
If the game being played was basketball, the Harrisburg Hornets could now say they are in the elite-eight in the state. It's football, however, and yet still the Hornets can lay claim to being one of... Full Story »
The Harrisburg Lady Hornets (3-5) showed plenty of energy against the Corning Lady Bobcats during the first half of their game Monday night according to coach Eric Teague. "They are a very big and... Full Story »
With 32 points and 14 rebounds, Lacy Staten led the Trumann Lady Wildcats to victory over the Weiner Lady Cardinals in first round action at the Pre-Holiday Tournament in Weiner. At 6-feet tall,... Full Story »
Led by a group of eighth graders that went undefeated as seventh graders, Head Coach Christy Buchanan is excited about her junior high team's chances this year. "This is the best group of eighth... Full Story »
Senior guard Richie Tharp led the Trumann Wildcats with 30 points in their defeat of the Marked Tree Indians on Nov. 24, 91-69. Trumann Coach Skip Dulaney was pleased with the Wildcats performance in... Full Story »
Frank Murtaugh has a report on the U of M's hard-scrabble victory over Arkansas State Saturday night. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
Robert De Niro plays Frank Goode, an aging widower who sets off to visit his children. Chris Herrington says the trip is worth taking. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
Chris Herrington has a report on the Griz' defeat of the first-place Mavericks. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
The story on Arlington Mayor Russell Wiseman's Facebook comments has gone national. Probably to his regret. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Full Story »
In 1998, the factory town of North Adams, Massachusetts was in the middle of a transformation. Fourteen years before, Sprague Electric has closed its doors for good, leaving half the town's 8,000 adult residents without jobs. But with a $35 million economic development grant, the former Sprague Electric campus was now become home to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (or Mass MoCA ... Full Story »
Families walk during in Sakhir, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
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