Mandy Hrach

1 week ago | fox13memphis.com | Mandy Hrach

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Attorneys for one of the five former Memphis Police officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death claimed that mental health issues could impair his ability to stand trial. Emmitt Martin's attorneys filed court records in criminal court arguing that he suffers from PTSD and antisocial personality disorder. The attorney claims those conditions impact Martin's ability to tell right from wrong.

2 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Mandy Hrach

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - With rain in the forecast for the Mid-South this week, local health officials urged residents to take precautions against mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry potentially serious illnesses. The Shelby County Health Department said mosquito activity tends to spike after heavy rain, especially when standing water is left behind. That water becomes a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes, which can transmit viruses like West Nile.

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Mandy Hrach

OAKLAND, Tenn. - Some Oakland residents are raising health and environmental concerns after a construction project at the local Kroger store released a plume of lime dust that drifted into their neighborhood, coating cars, homes, plants, and property. Neighbors said the dust settled on about 20 vehicles and created a powdery film that is difficult to remove.

3 weeks ago | fox13memphis.com | Mandy Hrach

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The summer is off to a heartbreaking start in Memphis, with two water-related deaths reported in just the past few days. A man drowned in the Wolf River while trying to rescue a child. In a separate incident, a 7-year-old boy who had been reported missing was later found dead in a neighborhood swimming pool. As the city prepares to open 12 public pools on Tuesday, health officials are urging parents and caregivers to stay alert and take water safety seriously.

1 month ago | fox13memphis.com | Mandy Hrach

CLARKSDALE, Missi. - The Mississippi Delta is no stranger to the blues. But this week, it’s the big screen bringing the buzz to Clarksdale. The new horror film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, is set in the heart of Clarksdale and premiered this week with free community screenings at the Clarksdale Civic Auditorium.  Though the movie wasn’t filmed there, residents said seeing their town represented on screen is a powerful moment.