One dead, two critical in targeted shooting at strip mall
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead, and two others are in critical condition in what police are calling a targeted shooting at a strip mall in the Fox Meadows area. MPD, the Memphis Safe Task Force, including members of the National Guard, is on the scene at Knight Arnold Road and Mendenhall Road. According […]
Teacher arrested for assault after incident involving student at West Memphis junior high school,...
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A teacher was arrested Wednesday after an incident involving a student at a West Memphis junior high school, police said. According to the West Memphis Police Department, officers were called Wednesday to Wonder Junior High School for "an incident." Police said investigators reviewed security video showing that a teacher — later identified as Tracey Matthews — was involved.
MPD: Shooting in Vollintine area leaves 1 injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Gunfire in the Vollintine area has left one person injured Thursday afternoon. The Memphis Police Department reports that at 1:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting call along a stretch of Randle Street near Keel Avenue, located in a subdivision between Vollintine and Jackson Avenues.
Armed robbery at Memphis inn leads to 3 arrests
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people were charged on Wednesday with aggravated robbery after two victims said they were robbed at gunpoint at a Parkway Village inn. Gwendolyn Morris, 39, and Courtney Lewellen, 22, were both charged with two counts of aggravated robbery. Adrian Young, 41, was charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and convicted […]
Insect Invasion: 5 Tennessee Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Tennessee faces a notable bed bug challenge, with five cities actively combating infestations through heightened pest control and public awareness. Recent Orkin reports highlight urban travel hubs as hotspots, driven by tourism and population density. Nashville: Top Infestation Spot. Nashville ranks 30th nationally, fueled by its music scene and hotels...
A few stronger storms possible Thursday afternoon/evening
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Finally some rain chances in the forecast at times over the next few days! Thursday will feature a couple different periods of shower and storm activity, the first of which will be late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. This activity should behave itself, but some of us will still contend with areas […]
The AUTHENTIC Memphis BBQ Experience Worth Every Bite in Memphis, Tennessee
Open Daily Sun-Fri 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Sat 7 AM - 9:00 PM. Memphis locals love to argue about BBQ, but they agree on Central BBQ. From the smoke drifting along Central Avenue to trays stacked with ribs and pulled pork, this place feels like pure comfort food.
Man selling pricey watches ambushed in FB marketplace meet-up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some terrifying moments for a man who thought he was getting cash for some pricey watches he was selling on Facebook marketplace and ended up with an AR-style rifle in his face. It happened Monday night on Cottage Oak Drive in Cordova, where the victim was ambushed by at least four individuals […]
Man detained after car smashes into apartment with kids inside
The video above was submitted by a WREG viewer. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Video obtained from a viewer shows a man being detained after his car crashed into an apartment complex building with kids inside in Whitehaven early Thursday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they responded to the scene in the 1300 […]
Southern Steakhouses Locals Swear By
A good steakhouse is kind of like the perfect pair of jeans; it can be anything you want it to be. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone event with family or just looking for a casual weeknight dinner, our favorite steakhouses across the South are adaptable to any occasion. Some don white tablecloths and give you separate fork salads, while others are a little less...
