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Suspect charged in restaurant employee murder

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 1:32pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A suspect has been charged in the murder of 19-year-old Aaron Vasquez who was killed outside the El Toro Loco restaurant.

According to Memphis police, Vasquez was working at the restaurant last week when he was stabbed to death while taking out the trash. He was transported to The MED where he was pronounced deceased.

Through a thorough investigation, homicide investigators charged 19-year-old Cordricus Arnold with first degree murder in perpetration of aggravated robbery, evading arrest, and resisting official detention.

Make sure to tune into Action News 5 at 5 p.m. We will have full coverage of the KKK rally downtown, weather updates, and more.

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University of Memphis to observe 'Earth Day'

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 2:14pm

University of Memphis to observe 'Earth Day'

The University of Memphis will hold its 2013 Earth Day event Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.on campus at the Oasis garden. The garden is next to the campus police station, east of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

"The event is hosted by the University of Memphis TIGUrS (Tiger Initiative for Gardening in Urban Settings), and it will have so many awesome features," said U of M Publications Writer Laura Fenton. "There will be local earth-friendly businesses and parks with booths, give-aways, 'zero-waste,' zumba and tai chi group classes, etc."

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Victim's SUV adds new twist to murder investigation

Submitted by Anna Marie Hartman, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 3:39pm

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - Police have new developments in the murder of a 19-year-old restaurant employee who was stabbed to death while on the job over the weekend. His SUV that was stolen after the murder reappeared at the scene of the crime Wednesday, according to police.

According to the report, the incident happened around 4 a.m. at the El Toro Loco Bar and Grill on Kirby Road.

Customers showed up at the restaurant Saturday only to find out it was closed for the day.

"It was a shock, because I was looking forward to getting a taco salad," said customer Dolly Nabors.

Nabors was even more shocked to find out why the restaurant was closed.

Memphis police said an employee, 19-year-old Aaron Vazquez, was stabbed to death as he was dumping the trash outside building.

Vazquez then stumbled back inside and collapsed.

"We were closing, we were cleaning the restaurant," said restaurant manager Juan Romo.

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Church gives away condoms through food pantry program

Submitted by Carrie Sanders on Wednesday, March 27th, 2:07 pm

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Few parents show for first parent, community session

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 6:00pm

(WMC-TV) - The Illinois-based firm conducting the search for the Unified District only got input from about five or six parents Wednesday night.

Empty seats filled the inside of East High School auditorium which is where the first of two meetings meant to gauge public opinion was held.

Search officials said they were able to get some good one-on-one information from the parents who did show up.

One suburban school board member expects a much bigger crowd Thursday made up of parents who share her opinion concerning the next superintendent.

Thursday night's parent and community input session begins at 7:00 p.m. at Houston High School.

Watch Action News 5 at 10 p.m. to learn more about Thursday night's meeting.

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Country club to host wedding and event seminar

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 6:39pm

Country club to host wedding and event seminar

It is that time of year for weddings. Just in time for many of you brides-to-be, there is a free wedding workshop at the Colonial Country Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 21. WIth more than $10,000 worth of giveaways from venues, photographers, videographers, travel agents, florists, DJ's, Stationery specialists, make-up artists, tuxedos, rentals, caterers and more - it is something you won’t want to miss. Feel free to bring your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

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Driver involved in deadly crash will face judge

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 5:31am

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - A painted stick figure marks the spot on Park Avenue in Orange Mound where a motorcyclist was hit and killed after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. The suspected drunk driver is 33-year-old Sentell Stephens. And Monday, he is set to face a judge.

The crash happened around 7 p.m. Saturday at Park Ave. and Keating St.

Police said the driver of a pick-up truck ran a stop sign.

He is accused of leaving the scene with his two year-old son in tow. According to the affidavit, Stephens admitted to drinking three 40 ounce bottles of Budweiser.

One family friend said he was surprised by the news.

"My next door neighbor done told me he ran over somebody on a motorcycle and then left the scene, with his kid in the truck," said family friend Bobby Jones.

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