Debate Ignites Over New I-55 Bridge Named ‘Kings’ Crossing’ in Tribute to Memphis Legends...
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FedEx confirms ‘small number’ of jobs eliminated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx is confirming a “small number” of positions have been eliminated. The company did not disclose the number affected, their location, or their job roles. Several people have written to WREG saying the layoffs impacted workers in the Memphis area. FedEx’s corporate statement is below: “After...
Man leads troopers on chase while woman holds infant in backseat: THP
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — State troopers say a man being pulled over for a traffic stop in Memphis led them on a high-speed pursuit, crashing into a trooper’s vehicle Friday. Throughout the 17-minute chase, authorities say a woman was in the backseat of his car, holding her infant. Terrance D. Cooper, 31, is charged with...
Driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A vehicle overturned after the driver fell asleep at the wheel overnight in Frayser, according to Memphis Police. Officers say they responded to the scene of the accident at 1:21 a.m. at Frayser Boulevard and Range Line Road. The driver of the vehicle told police that she was driving on Frayser...
Shopping center catches fire in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shopping complex was engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning in Frayser. WREG crews captured photos of the building fire in the 3300 block of North Watkins Street. A driver traveling through the intersection of Frayser Boulevard and North Watkins gave a detailed account of what she witnessed....
West Memphis Police respond to bank alarm
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — West Memphis Police say they responded to an alarm at a bank and saw movement inside early Wednesday, but did not locate any suspects. At 1:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to an alarm at Fidelity National Bank on West Broadway. Officers said they saw broken glass on a door and saw […]
Memphis civil rights volunteer arrested while recording federal agents, group calls for transparency
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Concerns are growing in Memphis after a volunteer with a civil rights observation group was arrested while recording federal agents Tuesday night, Oct. 28, in Orange Mound. Carlos Ochoa, with the local advocacy group Vecindarious 901, said the arrest happened near Carrington Road and South Prescott...
Shelby County Clerk says she’s not responsible for paying Millington rent
MILLINGTON, Tenn. - A day after an appeals court ruled the ouster process against her can move forward, Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert said she had no idea about paying rent for an office space in Millington. The City of Millington earlier this month said it's considering legal action against...
Teen accused of threatening relative with high-capacity gun
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen police say threatened a family member with a gun equipped with a high-capacity magazine is now facing weapons and assault charges. Kevin Lowery, 18, was arrested Monday in the 1300 block of Overton Park Avenue and charged with Aggravated Assault, Domestic Assault, and multiple drug and...
Memphis sibling group, The Brown Four, uses its voice to inspire faith, hope and...
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — There’s a music group straight out of Memphis whose members are siblings, and they are using their voices to make an impact far beyond their hometown. “We just love singing,” Daelin Brown said. For siblings Daelin, Daniya, Deanna, and Davion Brown, music has always...

















