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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police were called Monday to a report of possible human remains found on Jackson Avenue, but they haven’t confirmed exactly what they found. Several law enforcement vehicles, including an MPD crime scene van, were still on scene Tuesday in the 2800 block of Jackson, where Jackson crosses over Scott...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — SmokeSlam BBQ Fest for 2026 at Tom Lee Park has been suspended, sources tell WREG. Sources said that the festival will be reimagined for 2027. The annual Memphis In May Barbecue Fest at Liberty Park will be the only barbecue cookoff this year. However, the SmokeSlam festival website indicates the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man was allegedly carjacked and kidnapped after being stopped by fake police officers over the weekend, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the call in the Windyke neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. SCSO said the victim was stopped by a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Shelby County Commissioners have voted, in a unanimous decision, ordering the Shelby County Clerk's Office to pay off the rent at the Clerk's office in Millington. The dispute stems from claims made by Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin back in September 2025, claiming that Shelby County...

A 32-year-old caregiver from Memphis, Tennessee, has been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing nearly $38,000 worth of jewelry from an 83-year-old… The post Wild! Caregiver Allegedly Stole Nearly $38,000 in Jewelry From Elderly Patient appeared first on Shine My Crown .

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Girl, Let’s Talk, is a new weekly show where real women have real conversations about real topics. WREG’s Quametra Wilborn joined the group chat this week alongside host Deja Davis-Bernard, Zaneta Lowe, and Felicia Munn. In this episode, we discussed the importance of friendship,...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Oak Court Mall’s days may be numbered, but it’s not closing just yet. “Reports circulating online are inaccurate,” wrote a mall spokeswoman. “The mall remains open and operational as planning continues for a phased redevelopment.”. While the vast majority of stores have...

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - A proposed bill named after admitted child sex offender Lindsey Whiteside could mean more accountability for Mississippi school board members. The bill, introduced Monday, is called the "Whiteside Accountability Act." Parents and school board members have called for DeSoto County school board...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman’s ex-boyfriend is accused of shooting at her vehicle while she was driving with her friend downtown overnight, according to Memphis Police. Just before 11 p.m., officers say they responded to a shooting call downtown near 10 South Main Street. The woman said that...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just days after Westy’s put up its Pinch District restaurant for sale, the owner of another popular nearby restaurant says she’s faced challenges for years and feels neglected by city leaders. Betty Joyce, also known as B.J. Chester-Tamayo, opened Alcenia’s in 1997 and ever since then, she says the...