Monday, May 20 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:23:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a Boil-Water Alert Monday for customers who receive their drinking water from the Farrell Utilities water supply located in Coahoma County. ThisMore >>
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a Boil-Water Alert Monday for customers who receive their drinking water from the Farrell Utilities water supply located in Coahoma County.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:19:10 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A three-time Masters Tournament winner and recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame has committed to playing in the FedEx St. Jude Classic. This summer, Phil Mickelson, 43, will makeMore >>
A three-time Masters Tournament winner and recent inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame has committed to playing in the FedEx St. Jude Classic.More >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. The latest so called "magic potion" is sure getting our attention -- eyebrowsMore >>
The quest for the fountain of youth is never ending but, is often coming up with new possibilities offering a lot of promise. More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson has confirmed the body of a young female has been found in the Black River near the Lawrence/Randolph County line. We have a crew onMore >>
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson confirms the body of a young woman found in the Black River near the Lawrence and Randolph County lines Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:12:34 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The Shelby County Commission will consider a 9 percent property tax hike Monday. Mayor Mark Luttrell's office says taxes must be raised to $4.33 to make up for property value losses.More >>
The Shelby County Commission will consider a 9 percent property tax hike Monday.More >>
(WMC-TV) - Tennessee could be one of the hardest hit states if there is no compromise to avoid automatic tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year.
One study shows Tennessee is in the top five states to face serious problems.
"A fiscal shock of that size - would send the economy toppling back into recession," said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
There is so much concern because taxes are expected to shoot up on almost everyone.
Combine that with deep and drastic cuts in budget programs, that threaten millions of jobs.
In Tennessee the worry is sequestration - the term means mandatory federal spending cuts - affecting everything from education to defense.
For Tennesseans that's $150 million in cut for programs.
"It is ensnaring a lot of middle class families," said Economist Isabel Sawhill.
For Tennessee, programs at Fort Campbell and Oak Ridge could be drastically cut, the Women, Infant and Children nutrition program, job training and clean water grants could be affected.
Plus grants to pay for math tutors, reading coaches, after school programs and other services meant to help poor and special education students learn.
"The weakest sectors will be hit the hardest. And the weakest sectors are the sectors where people don't have very many skills," said National Center for Policy Analysis John Goodman.
Those without work next year- could receive less unemployment aid- it's all part of the fiscal cliff. adding to the need of a deal reached before the end of the year.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:38:31 GMT
(WMC-TV) - 18-year-old Antwion Dowdy is in custody in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old outside a graduation party in Memphis.Dowdy is charged with first-degree murder. Police say 15-year-oldMore >>
(WMC-TV) - 18-year-old Antwion Dowdy is in custody in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old outside a graduation party in Memphis.Dowdy is charged with first-degree murder. Police say 15-year-oldMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:36:43 GMT
(WMC-TV) Two people are dead and two others are wounded after a shooting at 2323 Ketchum Road, according to police.Three victims were transported to The MED by ambulance, and one other by private vehicle.TwoMore >>
Two people are dead and two others are wounded after a shooting at 2323 Ketchum Road, according to police.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:59:42 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Arkansas fisherman found a woman's body floating in the Black River in Lawrence County over the weekend. Herschel Meeks says he and his family were about to head home when they spotted somethingMore >>
An Arkansas fisherman found a woman's body floating in the Black River in Lawrence County over the weekend.More >>
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:56:25 GMT
'The Voice' contestants Sarah Simmons and Kris Thomas have lots of fans here in Memphis -- but they also have people following them across the country. From his days in the Stax Music Academy, Kris ThomasMore >>
'The Voice' contestants Sarah Simmons and Kris Thomas have lots of fans here in Memphis -- but they also have people following them across the country. From his days in the Stax Music Academy, Kris ThomasMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:26:22 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Members of two Memphis gangs were convicted yesterday of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery and criminal attempt to commit voluntary manslaughter. Cedric Mims, 17, and AllenMore >>
Members of two Memphis gangs were convicted yesterday of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery and criminal attempt to commit voluntary manslaughter.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:51:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - The owners of Club 152 on Beale Street will face a judge after the building was shut down last week following crime and drug investigation that lasted months. Drug dealing, pot smoking, plusMore >>
The owners of Club 152 on Beale Street will face a judge after the building was shut down last week following crime and drug investigation that lasted months.More >>
Click here to see how much you would take home depending on which state you bought your winning lottery ticket in. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Millions of people try their luck on big lottery games likeMore >>
Millions of people try their luck on big lottery games like Powerball every week. We wonder what the odds actually are that you'll choose the winning combinations. WAFB's Keitha Nelson talks with an expert on numbers.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:21:27 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Friends and family remembered John Willingham Sunday on what would have been his 81st birthday. Willingham died Wednesday from congestive heart failure. In the community he was known as a masterMore >>
Friends and family remembered John Willingham Sunday on what would have been his 81st birthday.More >>
National Center for Policy Analysis John Goodman.
