MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been one year since a beloved street vendor – known as the “Watermelon Man” – was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. This Saturda… ...

Alleged 'watermelon man' killer caught The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday announced it had captured a teenager who is accused of killing John Materna, known to many as "The Watermelon Man," in ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen accused of killing a beloved watermelon vendor during an attempted robbery last year will be tried as an adult. Demarion Tackett, 16, is charged with first-degree murd… ...

Funeral arrangements for the "Watermelon Man" was announced by Materna's family. The funeral will be June 4 at 4925 Summer Ave. It will be from 12 until 3 p.m.

As last week came to a close, a Shelby County judge set the bail of the teen accused of killing "The Watermelon Man" at $1.2 million. And, during a short week, Rep. Steve Cohen brought $300,000 in ...

John Materna, better known as the Watermelon Man, was gunned down during a robbery last spring, and his family speaking out after the alleged shooter was released on bond.

So. Who is this guy? And what’s the deal with his watermelons? Gee said he started selling fruits and vegetables across New Haven way back in 1977, when he “ used to work on the back of a truck” with ...

The name 'Watermelon Man' for Ross Chastain was not an overnight creation NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400 - Practice 'Watermelon Man', as a nickname, evolved naturally as Chastain's career ...