Wise County Messenger

A Chico man was arrested Sunday in connection with a 2023 murder of a 27-year-old Memphis, Tenn., woman.

The arrest happened after the man came to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office to turn himself in, according to law enforcement.

Chico man arrested for murder - Wise County Messenger A Chico man was arrested Sunday afternoon after stating he was responsible for a 2023 murder of a 27-year-old Tennessee woman.

UPDATE for Friday, July 17, 2026: WALNUT CREEK LOWERS WATER RESTRICTIONS — After issuing Stage 3 water restrictions impacting the cities of Aurora, Boyd, Paradise and Rhome last week, Walnut Creek Special Utility District lowered its limitations to Stage 2 Tuesday. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-friday-july-17-2026/