Woman threatens to slice child’s neck during attack: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 22-year-old female is behind bars after being accused of assaulting a woman multiple times and holding her child hostage with a knife, according to Memphis Police. Brainesha R. Bowdery is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping. Officers said they responded to a call...
Woman arrested during Memphis anti-ICE protest, accused of assaulting officers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Cordova woman was arrested during anti-ICE protests on Summer Avenue this weekend after a law enforcement officer said she assaulted and verbally attacked them, and resisted detention. Rebecca Leathers, 55, is charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, indecent exposure, vandalism, assault,...
Memphis anti-ICE protest draws hundreds, leads to tense encounter with state troopers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of protesters gathered Sunday afternoon for an anti-ICE demonstration that ended with a tense encounter between demonstrators and Tennessee State Troopers on Summer Avenue. The ICE Out for Good protest, organized by Indivisible Memphis, saw demonstrators march from the AutoZone in the...
Man accused of fatally shooting intruder speaks out after arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of shooting an intruder in his home, shares his story exclusively with WREG and says he acted in self-defense. Marques Griffin told police he shot a man three times after he found him in his East Memphis home. That man later died and Griffin now faces Voluntary Manslaughter charges. […]
Metropolis parking agrees to nearly $9 million settlement with TN AG
Metropolis Technologies agrees to a nearly $9 million settlement with the Tennessee Attorney General after hundreds of complaints from customers about issues with the company's parking lots
’80s Rock Icon Playing Graceland — And Not Everyone Is Excited
David Lee Roth’s 2026 tour includes a high-profile stop at Graceland, drawing excitement from some fans — and skepticism from others.
Memphis anti-ICE protesters stand against injustice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Protests have made their way to Memphis as demonstrators hold anti-ICE protests to honor those who lost their lives at the hands of federal agents after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The goal of the “ICE Out for Good” protest was simple, it was […]
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by car, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating after a man was struck by a car. According to MPD, around 4:06 p.m., officers responded to a pedestrian struck on Oak Park Drive near Mullins Station Road. When officers arrived, they learned that a man had been hit by...
Memphis Safe Task Force Nets 52 Arrests, Seizes 10 Illegal Firearms in Citywide Crackdown
The Memphis Safe Task Force was once again on the move this past Thursday, resulting in 52 arrests and the seizure of 10 illegal firearms, reports the US Marshals Service. Among those apprehended by the multi-agency initiative, which includes federal, state, local law enforcement, and even the Tennessee National...
‘We want to stay’ Says owner of popular restaurant Westy’s
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A popular downtown restaurant was put up for sale this past week and the longtime owner says he’s not selling because he wants to, but because he has to. “We want to stay. The employees want to stay. We need an environment that’s a little different,” said Jake Schorr, owner of Westy’s. […]
