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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Highway 77 through Interstate 40 and Highway 191 will be closed until 2028, starting on Wednesday, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The closure allows crews to construct the new Highway 77 railroad overpass and associated roadway improvements. ARDOT said it's beginning the next…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The friend of an 87-year-old woman who was robbed and attacked in her Ripley, Tennessee, home is demanding justice. Joyce Cotton is demanding answers from the Ripley Police Department after her friend of 40 years, Dr. Erline Gooch, was robbed and attacked in her home. The attack left the 87-year-old…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- ICE roundups are continuing around Memphis, but what happens after people are detained? One group is on a mission to let everyone know. WREG Investigator April Thompson was at one of their early-morning "end ICE flights" protests that have become a regular occurrence on Winchester Avenue. It's…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A federal judge in Nashville, Tennessee, has just issued a new order in the fight over state intervention at Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Judge Waverly Crenshaw has dismissed Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders from the case. And he also wants to know when Tennessee's new oversight board will…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Trolleys will be back on the tracks before Christmas, as the mayor says there's a target date for them to return on December 15. This latest development comes as the old-fashioned steel-wheeled trolleys have been taken on and off the tracks for years. WREG spoke to Mark Parsell at a songwriter venue…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A new era for Shelby County Jail is starting. Sheriff Anthony Buckner announced the appointment of Chief Terry Miller to fill the role of interim chief jailer. WREG spoke with Sheriff Anthony Buckner about upcoming changes he plans at the jail. Just a few days into his job as Chief Jailer, Terry…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis Mayor Paul Young is weighing in on what has become a divisive issue, saying new guardrails are needed as the Memphis City Council could vote on a one-year moratorium on data centers Tuesday. The council will also be reviewing the process for their development, water, and energy use. The data…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A moratorium vote on data centers is expected Tuesday, as a Memphis City Council member said the moratorium will not benefit the city. Councilmember Jeff Warren said on WREG's News 3 at 3 that the three potential resolutions up for a vote tomorrow may be combined. One resolution would create a…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three arrests were made during a multi-agency drug investigation at Marshall County, Mississippi, vape and smoke shops, the sheriff's department said. On Oct. 5, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), Mississippi…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was left critically injured after a shooting in Jackson, Tennessee, Monday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to 2018 North Highland Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. Monday after a shooting was reported. When police arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old man in the parking lot who…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A water advocacy group is working to create a groundwater protection plan, and they're inviting residents who live above the Memphis Sand Aquifer to be a part of it. Protect Our Aquifer said there are issues the community could possibly face if there aren't rules in place when it comes to water
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week, WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Hernando, Mississippi, police officer is out on bond after being arrested on a charge relating to the delinquency or neglect of a child. According to DeSoto County's jail records, Officer Chandler Moss-Hernandez was booked into jail on Friday, but was released a few hours later after making bail…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis Mayor Paul Young held a press conference Monday morning. This story will be updated.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Shelby County jury convicted a man Saturday in a deadly Cordova shooting that happened nearly three years ago, according to the D.A.'s office on Monday. Jimmari Sykes was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jonathan Farris. The attorney's office says the case stems from an…
This story has been updated with new information. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One man was left critically injured, and two people were detained after an overnight shooting at an apartment complex in Frayser, according to Memphis police. Officers say they responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of Briercrest Lane, just a few…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police are looking for the driver who left the scene of a pedestrian crash at E. H. Crump Boulevard and S. Camilla Street Sunday night. The accident happened just after 7:00 p.m. Officers said a male was transported to the hospital in critical condition. MPD said the vehicle responsible fled the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted in a deadly early morning shooting in Whitehaven was arrested after he showed up at a Crittenden County, Arkansas, Hospital with injuries. Darius Calvin was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder, Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Convicted Felon…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted in a deadly early morning shooting in Whitehaven was arrested after he showed up at a Crittenden County, Arkansas, Hospital with injuries. Darius Calvin was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder, Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Convicted Felon…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Fifty-nine Memphis firefighters who died in the line of duty while serving the City of Memphis were honored for their service. Tears fell during Sunday's ceremony as members of the fire department and loved ones honored the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. The firefighters were…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The legal battle over a failed execution in Tennessee could be headed back to court. Attorneys for Christa Pike have filed an emergency motion to preserve evidence from the lethal injection failure. A Nashville judge has scheduled a status conference on the issue. Pike remains in critical condition…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Mayor Paul Young says the city's iconic trolley could be rolling again by year's end. Due to a massive budget deficit and costly required brake repairs, MATA indefinitely suspended the downtown trolley service in August 2024. In Mayor Young's latest newsletter, he said the city has set a target of…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Mayor Paul Young says the city's iconic trolley could be rolling again by year's end. Due to a massive budget deficit and costly required brake repairs, MATA indefinitely suspended the downtown trolley service in August 2024. In Mayor Young's latest newsletter, he said the city has set a target of…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- An 87-year-old woman beaten and robbed at her Ripley home last month only remembers bits and pieces about what happened, but says it’s enough to give her nightmares Despite the trauma, Dr. Erlin Gooch is not afraid to talk about it. In fact, she wants the public to know what her attackers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was critically injured in a one-vehicle crash in the airport area Sunday afternoon. Minutes after 3 p.m., police service technicians responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Airways Boulevard and Plough Boulevard. The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- October 5th is the deadline to register to vote in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi for next month’s midterm election. WREG’s Raven Copeland explains how a Memphis pastor is rallying voters to the polls. Monday is the deadline for eligible residents who live in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A victim was allegedly shot in the throat after arguing with another man who was later charged with attempted murder on Saturday. Jesus C. Gomez Reynoso, 22, was charged with attempted second-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and reckless endangerment…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man charged with attempted murder allegedly fired shots in the lobby at the Gold Club and was arrested after a traffic stop on Friday. Deangelo Bland, 26, was charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, four counts of employment of a firearm with intent to commit a dangerous felony…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man charged with attempted murder allegedly fired shots in the lobby at the Gold Club and was arrested after a traffic stop on Friday. Deangelo Bland, 26, was charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, four counts of employment of a firearm with intent to commit a dangerous felony…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is accused of murder after a victim was found dead at a vacant property in South Memphis. Christopher Deshun Banks, 35, was charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, and aggravated robbery. On Sept. 21, officers responded to a shooting in the 1100…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is dead, another is injured after three suspects fled the scene of a shooting in Southeast Memphis Saturday night, police said. Minutes after 9 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Kirby Parkway. When officers arrived on the scene, they said they saw two wounded men,
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A double shooting investigation shut down Kirby Road at Mount Moriah Road Extended Saturday night, Memphis police say. At 9:30 p.m., officers issued a traffic alert that said the northbound lanes at Kirby Road are closed at this time. WREG took photos of the scene. If you are headed this way, please
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered downtown for Tom Lee Day on Saturday. There was food, music, and local vendors at the big event. More than 100 years ago, Tom Lee had the gumption to jump into the Mississippi River to help people in need. Lee didn’t know how to swim, but he saved 32 people
Gov. Bill Lee announced former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton will lead the independent review of the Tennessee Department of Correction's failed execution - for the second time.
This story has been updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man and a teen were both left injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a Cordova shopping center on Saturday afternoon, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they responded to the 900 block of North Germantown Parkway regarding a shooting call around 3:30 p.m. A
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two people were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle and a delivery truck Saturday afternoon, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they responded to the scene of the wreck in the 6000 block of Pleasant Ridge Road, just a few minutes before 1:30 p.m. When they…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Youth Villages celebrated the 44th annual Youth Villages YV5K on Saturday at the Ridgeway Center, raising over $118,000. The money raised supported the Chris Crye Mentoring Program, which matches young people in Youth Villages programs with positive adult role models. Raymond James sponsored the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, men showed their support for victims by participating in the 15th annual ‘Memphis Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ event. The goal is to increase advocacy and awareness in an effort to save lives and stop violence against women. "It would be very easy for me
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was injured in Grahamwood after being hit by a car on Saturday afternoon, according to Memphis Police. Officers say they responded to the crash involving a pedestrian just before 1:20 p.m. at Summer Avenue and Freeman Street. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was left severely injured after being shot overnight in Southeast Memphis, police say. Just before 1 a.m., officers say they were called to an aggravated assault in the 8000 Winchester Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they say the victim was found lying on the ground, suffering from…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will be stepping down from his role this month after offering his resignation, according to Governor Bill Lee. “Commissioner Strada has served with integrity, and I appreciate his willingness to put the interests of Tennesseans first during…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One person was killed and three others injured in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night at E. Shelby Drive and Apple Cove in Whitehaven. Police responded to the wreck just before 7 p.m. MPD said preliminary information shows two females were transported to the hospital in critical condition. One female…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The US Department of Justice has confirmed the arrests of two people for allegedly selling kratom and other illicit drugs are directly tied to the investigation into the death of a University of Mississippi student. On September 21st, Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang were found dead at two separate…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis police were involved in multiple accidents Friday night, sending two officers to the hospital. The officers were not seriously injured in the crashes. Investigators said officers were responding to a wanted-party call near South Parkway and Mississippi Boulevard in South Memphis when they…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Orange Mound community is becoming more connected with upgraded public Wi-Fi, which city leaders say will open new opportunities for residents. Connecting 901 will provide free, fast public Wi-Fi at the Orange Mound Community Center, the library, and the Melrose stadium. Orange Mound is one of…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Adrenaline junkies can look forward to heart-pounding thrill rides at the Mid-South Fair this year. One of the newest attractions is the Kong Tower, described as the tallest, fastest, and most intense ride on the midway. One of 50 rides at the fair, it features a 90-foot free fall and can reach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Students at Cordova High School thought they knew what their school day would look like — then one of the biggest names in hip-hop walked into the gym. Memphis-born superstar GloRilla surprised students and staff at Cordova High School on Friday, returning home not for a concert or promotional…
RIPLEY, Tenn. — An assistant teacher at Ripley Primary School in Ripley, Tennessee, is charged with abusing a 5-year-old special needs student. The incident reportedly happened Thursday and led to the arrest of Debbie Mays, who was charged with child abuse. Katie and Brian Thomas are very upset over what allegedly…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday night in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The Coahoma County Fire Department reponded just after 8 p.m. to a crash with entrapment. The exact location was not provided. Firefighters pulled one person out of the vehicle. The person was…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 22-year-old man was found guilty by a jury Friday in the brutal rape, assault and kidnapping of a woman in 2022. Adrian Pegues was found guilty as charged on aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and domestic assault charges, plus two additional counts of rape after a trial that…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- With election season in full swing, it's important to remember that a single vote can impact the lives of millions. But before you get ready to cast a ballot in the November 3 election, you must be registered to vote. Here in Memphis, community leaders are not only spreading the word about
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Substance abuse has been an ongoing topic in our communities for decades. Most recently, law enforcement has been cracking down on Kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Health care professionals, addiction prevention and recovery specialists, and law enforcement…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- For a state carrying out one of its most serious responsibilities, there is one thing leaders from both parties appear to agree on: what happened Wednesday night cannot simply be brushed aside. Christa Pike, 50, survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection Wednesday night after…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A factory worker was stabbed several times in her head, neck, and chest by her ex-boyfriend inside the business in Jackson, Tennessee, on Thursday evening. Jackson police say they were called to an active stabbing at the Ingram Factory in the 200 block of American Drive just before 5:20 p.m. The…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was left injured after his vehicle hit a tree and rolled over multiple times, trapping him inside late Thursday night, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says. Deputies say around 11:55 p.m., they responded to a car crash with injuries involving entrapment at West Union Road and Rankin Branch…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A woman died after a car crash early Friday morning on Interstate 40, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they were called to a two-vehicle crash on I-40 near Sycamore View a little after 6:20 a.m., where a woman was found at the scene suffering from injuries. She was taken to the hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- When it comes to growth, sometimes all it takes is a small seed. However, if you never sow, you'll never know. That's the motto for one Northaven farmer. WREG's Quametra Wilborn first brought you his story of how he's working to end food insecurity in his community almost exactly two years ago.
OXFORD, Miss. -- The recent deaths of two Ole Miss Students, possibly linked to kratom, have sparked increased awareness and prevention efforts regarding drug use. On Thursday, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Oxford Police, and Ole Miss Police hosted an event aimed at saving lives. Narcan was also provided to…
OXFORD, Miss. -- The recent deaths of two Ole Miss Students, possibly linked to kratom, have sparked increased awareness and prevention efforts regarding drug use. On Thursday, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Oxford Police, and Ole Miss Police hosted an event aimed at saving lives. Narcan was also provided to…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- An 87-year-old former civil rights activist is recovering three weeks after a brutal attack during a robbery inside her home in Ripley, Tennessee. Ripley police said on September 9, Erlin Gooch was discovered lying on the floor in the back room of her house, her head covered in blood. She said she
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man has been charged with attempted murder after a Holly Springs, Mississippi, shooting that left another man critically injured, police said. Tracey Wilborn, 30, was charged with attempted second-degree murder. The charge stems from a shooting on Wednesday that left a man in critical condition…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This week, President Donald Trump met with a large group of leaders of Artificial Intelligence companies at the White House. They signed a voluntary agreement that will include internal and external reviews of the technology. President Trump said the accord would be “morally binding.” This comes after…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Ripley, Tennessee, primary assistant teacher is accused of abusing a five-year-old special needs student on Thursday, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office said. Debbie Mays has been charged with Child Abuse in violation of TCA 39-15-401. On Thursday, deputies received a report of an alleged…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As SpaceXAI creates another data center in Southaven, Mississippi, renters who live near the data center are being asked to vacate their homes because they’re being sold. It was Monday when Danielle Dillard, a Southaven resident, says her landlord told her the home was being sold and she had to be out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The 35th annual Freedom Awards took the stage in downtown Memphis Thursday night, honoring trailblazers in civil rights and sports. The star-studded event was held at the Orpheum Theatre. Award-winning actor Larenz Tate hosted, and there were performances from Grammy Award-winning artist Tamela Mann…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Wednesday's failed attempt by the state of Tennessee to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike has outraged anti-death penalty groups, calling the "botched" execution a repeat of what happened to inmate Tony Carruthers in May. Pike, who is 50, was sentenced to die for the 1995 murder of Colleen…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three members of the Unknown Vice Lords gang were sentenced for the attempted murder of a rival gang member, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Tennessee said on Thursday. Antwon Brown, also known as Yayo, 33, of Memphis, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to commit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two men accused of possessing kratom and illegal substances at an Oxford, Mississippi, business have been federally charged Thursday. Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and Islam Mohamed Mosleh, 18, are now facing federal charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. They were…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was arrested for selling people's vehicles he was supposed to be working on without their permission, according to the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office. Clarence Cromwell is charged with receiving stolen property, sale of a vehicle without a title or bill of sale, and false pretenses. Deputies…
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is alive and receiving treatment after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution at a Nashville prison, her attorneys confirmed Thursday.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Families in Cordova now have more options when it comes to education for their children. KIPP Memphis Public Schools is expanding in that area, and they celebrated that milestone with a sledgehammer. It may not look like much now, but this corporate office space is being transformed into a space that…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The city of Memphis has been hit with two new lawsuits. The first lawsuit comes from the family of a man who was shot and killed by police last year in Orange Mound. TBI says an officer opened fire after Timothy Cook hit an officer with his car. However, Cook's family says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 30,000 packages of illegal synthetic kratom were confiscated from a Memphis business Thursday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced. Law enforcement alleges the business, Novelty King at 3090 Broad Street in Binghampton, is a major supplier of illegal kratom products…
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation, authorities said.
The state of Tennessee failed to put Christa Pike to death Wednesday after two doses of a lethal drug were administered following a stay granted by a lower court before the Supreme Court allowed the execution to proceed.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 22-year-old experienced a suspected overdose early Thursday morning in Oxford, Mississippi, police say. Officers say they were called to a suspected overdose at 5 a.m. at a home on Sweetgum Lane, where they say the individual had synthetic kratom products in their possession. The 22-year-old was…
SpaceX planned two very different missions Thursday — one carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station and another sending more than 100 satellites and other payloads into orbit.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new ranking by LendingTree looked at where Americans are moving, building and starting new businesses right now, declaring Austin as the No. 1 "boomtown" in the country. Memphis was dead last on the list at No. 50. Eight of the 10 highest-ranking metros are in the South, mainly in Texas, North
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A shooting in Parkway Village late Wednesday night left two men injured, according to Memphis Police. Officers say that around 10:40 p.m., they were called to the 4500 block of Winchester Road regarding a shooting. Two men were found suffering from injuries at the scene. They were both taken to the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three men and a teenage boy were arrested after allegedly robbing and striking a victim at gunpoint in a stolen vehicle, Memphis Police said. Damein Jones, 20, was charged with prohibited weapon, to wit: machine gun conversion device; theft of property $2,500-$10,000; evading arrest in a foot…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Witnesses say Christa Pike was still alive after two doses of the execution drug Wednesday night and now Governor Lee has ordered an outside review. Pike's condition is unknown, witnesses say, since the curtain was closed to them after the two attempts. Journalists who witnessed the execution said…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An attorney for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond is accused of threatening to shoot up Jackson City Hall. Andrew "Drew" Farmer of Jackson, 46, has been charged with Threats of Mass Violence after police responded to a security threat at Jackson City Hall on E. Main Street Tuesday morning…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- They say practice makes perfect, and that was certainly the case for a Germantown boy who bowled a perfect 300 game on his 13th birthday. It happened Saturday night at Billy Hardwicks Allstar Lanes in Memphis, and the 12th and final strike was captured on camera. Nikki Baer said her son Jameson
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The TBI says it is making headway in the long-standing rape kit backlog. In 2010, News Channel 3 broke the news that thousands of rape kits were sitting untested in warehouses across Memphis and the rest of the state. The TBI asked for money to speed up the process and hire more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An Oakhaven High School football standout, sidelined after he was shot during a back-to-school shopping trip with his mother, is hoping for a homecoming comeback. Tyler Sanford was shot five times in his left leg and grazed in his other leg, shoulder, and neck when someone opened fire inside the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Fentanyl and stolen credit cards were seized from a vehicle after two people were accused of leading authorities on a chase Tuesday. Lysander Willis, 50, was charged with intentionally evading arrest in an auto, possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell, criminal…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kratom is at the center of several recent investigations in Mississippi and Tennessee. The drug was seized from several businesses in Tipton and Lafayette Counties. Recent seizures in Tipton County and Lafayette County have led to some questions. In Tipton County, kratom has become an issue of…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A reward is being offered for information about a Senatobia arson that affected multiple businesses on Saturday, said the Mississippi Fire Marshal. On September 26, at around 1:30 a.m., Senatobia Police officers responded to a structure fire in the area of South Front Street. The incident remains…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was arrested and charged in connection with a 2025 broad daylight shooting captured on camera after police say they seized multiple drugs and firearms from a South Memphis residence. Anthony Hayes, 30, is charged with criminal attempt second-degree murder, three counts of aggravated assault…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man allegedly raised a knife at deputies and told them they'd have to kill him after neighbors said he fired shots and threatened children at a nearby charter school. Gabriel Jefferson, 45, was charged with resisting arrest, assault with intimidation, and assault on a first responder. He was…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The city of Memphis is pushing hard to fight blight. By the end of this week, the city expects to have demolished 100 structures that were deemed condemned and a risk to the neighborhoods they sit in. The demolition of an old, dilapidated home is occurring in South Memphis. We hear from
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphians should expect to see the National Guard back on the city's streets by late next week, the head U.S. Marshal for West Tennessee told WREG. While the Guard never left, the troops haven't been as visible lately. “Right now there is a transition, but we look to have them back on
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A South Carolina man was sentenced to federal prison for traveling to Jackson, Tennessee, to pick up a minor with the intent to engage in a sexual act, said the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. Michael Nathaniel Holland, 37, will serve out a 27-year sentence. Court…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The State of Tennessee asked the United States Supreme Court to vacate the last-minute stay of execution granted by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Pike's execution was scheduled for 11 a.m. eastern time Wednesday. However, less than two hours before that, the Sixth Court entered an order…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner announced Wednesday the return of Anna Barnett as the chief inspector assigned to 201 Poplar. "Chief Barnett represents an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience that we are fortunate to have back in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office," said Sheriff…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are still questions. There is still an investigation. And, most importantly, there are still two families grieving the loss of two young men. More than a week after two University of Mississippi students were found dead at separate locations in Oxford, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean…
In today’s consumer alert, good news at the grocery store! While overall prices are still high, we’re seeing some relief that could add up to savings, putting money back in your pocket. The total for this month’s grocery basket was $109.56. It’s not a huge difference from August, but it’s roughly 3.6% lower than last
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars after being accused of his role in a group that allegedly beat a victim with a sledgehammer and shot him Sunday night in Highland Heights. Clayton Lee Meredith, 36, is charged with criminal attempt felony to wit: first-degree murder, driving without a license in possession…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On a typical day of school, students hear the school bells echo down the hall, but Wednesday, they may have heard the shrieks of excitement that were much louder. Four teachers across Memphis were surprised with recognition from Tennesseans for Quality Early Education for their hard work in early…