News of the Day: September 23, 2020

Here’s everything you need to know going on in the Mid-South right now:

• Disgusting! Merterrious Johnson has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly throwing an overpass at I-55 Tuesday morning. The dog is being treated at Southaven Animal Shelter.

• Several residents had to evacuate their homes as an apartment caught fire last night at the Emerald Park Apartment complex. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

• Three people were shot Tuesday night in the Memphis area.

• Finally! Memphis bars have been given permission to reopen starting today. They’ve been closed for months due to government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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