Tia McKenzie

Reporter at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

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1 dead, 1 injured in Southwest Memphis shooting

1 week ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis |Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was shot to death in Southwest Memphis Wednesday evening, police say. A little before 7 p.m., officers say they responded to a shooting call in the 40 block of Hass Avenue. A male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was then taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. Police say a second victim also arrived at Methodist South Hospital by private vehicle in critical condition.
62-year-old man injured in South Memphis shooting

2 weeks ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis |Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 62-year-old man was left injured after a shooting in South Memphis early Thursday morning, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to a shooting call in the 1500 block of Miller Street around 7:20 a.m. A male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was then taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. The suspect left the scene in a dark colored GMC pickup truck with assorted furniture in the back, police say.
Woman arrested in deadly Tom Lee Park shooting

2 weeks ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis |Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in the shooting death at a food festival in Tom Lee Park earlier this month. Latoriania Lindsey, 18, was charged with First-Degree Murder. On April 13, officers say they responded to a shooting at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Tom Lee Park around 6:40 p.m., where a male teen was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His family identified him as 17-year-old Anthony Smith.
Historic Memphis church with ties to Civil Rights movement destroyed in fire

2 weeks ago | wate.com | David Royer |Tia McKenzie |Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Historic Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, a landmark with ties to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, caught fire early Monday morning. Officers say they were called a little after 1:30 a.m. to the church fire at the intersection of Hernando Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, steps away from FedExForum.
Photos: Fire destroys Historic Clayborn Temple

2 weeks ago | wkrn.com | David Royer |Tia McKenzie |Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The Historic Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, a landmark with ties to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement, caught fire early Monday morning. Officers say they were called a little after 1:30 a.m. to the church fire at the intersection of Hernando Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, steps away from FedExForum.
‘Everybody misses them’: Two students killed in South Memphis shooting, MSCS confirms

2 weeks ago | wreg.com | Tia McKenzie |Courtney Anderson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools have confirmed that two students were killed in a shooting in South Memphis on Thursday. Friday afternoon, Memphis-Shelby County Schools confirmed that the victims were students at Booker T. Washington High. MSCS said that it is working closely with law enforcement and that grief counselors will be available. “We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and the entire BTW community,” MSCS said in a statement.
Immigrant family grateful to be in U.S., despite anxiety

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — President Trump’s increasing immigration enforcement has struck fear in the hearts of hundreds of families living in the U.S.Here in the Mid-South, many Latino and Hispanic families are experiencing stress which is affecting their daily lives. WREG’s Tia McKenzie sat down with one family who says despite the adversity, they’re still grateful. The Flores family is one of many families feeling anxiety, not knowing what could happen next.
Immigrant family grateful to be in U.S., despite anxiety

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — President Trump’s increasing immigration enforcement has struck fear in the hearts of hundreds of families living in the U.S.Here in the Mid-South, many Latino and Hispanic families are experiencing stress which is affecting their daily lives. WREG’s Tia McKenzie sat down with one family who says despite the adversity, they’re still grateful. The Flores family is one of many families feeling anxiety, not knowing what could happen next.
Catholic community mourns Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many Catholics across the world are mourning the loss of the beloved spiritual leader, often referred to as “The People’s Pope.”Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday. He died at 88 years old. As many Catholic churches around the world are celebrating the life and legacy of Pope Francis, in Memphis, the community says they’re proud of the work he accomplished.
Woman claims she was fired after comments against school board member, says Murphy should resign

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Tia McKenzie

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman who says she was fired because of comments made against a member of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board earlier this month met with district leadership to discuss the issue. Paulina Avalos Marquez is the sister of a woman who was the target of several Facebook posts by school board member Towanna Murphy, who threatened to have her deported. Marquez initially contacted members of the media about the incident.