Catholic Diocese suspends West Memphis pastor amid charges of animal cruelty
West Memphis Police officials said Charles J. Thessing was arrested Feb. 11, 2025, on warrants for two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Memphis football stars Seth Henigan, Roc Taylor earn invites to NFL Scouting Combine
For the first time since 2022, Memphis football will have representation at the NFL combine. Quarterback Seth Henigan and receiver Roc Taylor are among the 329 players who will participate ...
Priest taken into custody on animal cruelty charges after police find grisly scene at home
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WKRC) - A priest was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered a grisly ...
Church pastor busted after cops find drowned cats, traps in his home: ‘Will not be tolerated’
Charles Thessing, pastor at St. Michael Church in West Memphis, Arkansas, was charged with two counts of animal cruelty after ...
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Helena-West Helena officials held in contempt of court
The Mayor and Chief of Staff of Helena-West Helena may face possible jail time for not paying back salary increases. The ...
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1 man dead in shooting in Blytheville, AR :BPD
A man died from a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead on the scene in Blytheville, Arkansas on Wednesday night. At around 11:30 p.m., officers with the Blytheville ...
West Memphis priest suspended, arrested on accusation of animal cruelty
A West Memphis priest has been suspended after he was arrested on allegations of animal cruelty, the Catholic Diocese of ...