Crime continues to drop in Memphis, MPD numbers show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Murders in Memphis are down 44% in the first six months of 2026, compared to the same time last year, and motor vehicle thefts are down 62%. That’s according to statistics presented by Police Chief C.J. Davis to city council members on Tuesday. Numbers were down significantly across all seven categorie
MATA says service showing progress amid rebuild
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) said it is working to rebuild public trust after concerns over reliability, mismanagement allegations and leadership changes. The organization released a fact sheet Tuesday with numbers it said show “MATA is moving in the right direction.”. MATA Fact Sheet_Op
MS deputy injured after crash with stolen Memphis car
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A man told police he found his stolen car, leading to a police pursuit that crossed state lines and injured a DeSoto County deputy on Tuesday. The stolen car was later recovered in Memphis, but no one was inside, police said. Around 11:49 a.m., Memphis police officers responded to a reckless driver [
Residents blame clogged drains for Memphis flooding
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The results from Monday’s rain caused more than just puddles; there was also high water under bridges, stalled cars, damage to homes and property, and flooding on major roadways. WREG’s Brayel Brown spoke with residents who say the solution to the flooding could start with the city resolving the issue
New Public Arts School to Open in Elvis Presley’s Old Middle School
The school pairs traditional academic instruction with professional arts and technology training.
Shelby County jailer pleads guilty to assaulting an inmate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- A Shelby County deputy had pleaded guilty to an assault case involving an inmate in 2023. Deputy Odell Underwood was originally charged with official oppression, official misconduct, and simple assault. However, charges of official oppression and official misconduct were dropped, and he accepted a
Recent Tennessee layoffs, closures could eliminate nearly 1,000 jobs across the state
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nearly 1,000 Tennessee workers could lose their jobs in the coming months as companies across the state announce closures and layoffs through a series of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, filings. Seven WARN notices filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workfor
These 10 Quirky Tennessee Restaurants Are Worth The Trip This Summer
A meal should come with a little mischief. Tennessee does dinner with personality, and this summer is a perfect time to chase the places that make you smile before the food even arrives. Think singing chickens, retro booths, wild walls, unusual themes, and dining rooms that feel more like an experience than a quick bit
9 Tennessee Rooftop Bars With Amazing Skyline Views
Tennessee evenings have a way of making the sky feel like part of the plan. Streetlights start to glow, music drifts through the air, and suddenly a rooftop seat sounds better than anything indoors. A great skyline view can change the whole mood of a night. It makes dinner feel...
xAI to resume construction on wastewater recycling facility, Memphis mayor says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — xAI has told the City of Memphis it will resume construction on a greywater recycling plant that will cool its supercomputer, Mayor Paul Young said Tuesday. The mayor said in a statement the company committed to resuming construction on the facility no later than the first quarter of 2027. “This is an

















