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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An aspiring state politician accused of defrauding investors in a Memphis-based cryptocurrency scheme has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Misam M. Abidi, 47, who now lives in Middle Tennessee, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, two counts of operating an unlicensed money transmitting bu

It’s always interesting to see which movie critics are going to put as “best known for” for a filmmaker who is prolific but not necessarily iconic. Although you can probably narrow down the consensus pick(s) for well-known directors like Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese, that’s a more difficult task for someone like

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Making the heart of the city safer. WREG Investigators found out there’s a new initiative in the works in downtown Memphis that will offer businesses a direct line to the police command center. “There are so many new experiences for people in downtown,” said Chandell Ryan, who heads the Downtown Memphi

The City of Olive Branch Public Works said crews will begin the annual natural gas survey on June 12 and continue through Nov. 1 to inspect gas meters and service lines throughout the community. The city said the routine inspections are intended to help maintain public safety and protect the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is fighting for his life after a shooting Thursday evening north of Raleigh. Memphis police were called to the scene on Allencrest Cove around 6:15 where they found a man who had been shot. That victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After nearly two years of construction, the Memphis Flyway is ready to welcome its first visitors. The new observation deck at the south end of Tom Lee Park officially opens Friday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Stretching 218 feet toward the Mississippi River,...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis “armed career criminal” has been sentenced to over 17 years after robbing three banks and stealing a car with a dog inside, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Arkansas said. On June 6, Freddie Najil was sentenced to 17 years and seven months for bank robbery and being a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A search is underway for a woman who reportedly stole an ambulance from Methodist North Hospital before abandoning it and fleeing along Summer Avenue. The Memphis Police Department says the unidentified suspect bailed from the private ambulance on Summer near National Street. Hospital staff alert

American Deli has opened in Southaven, Mississippi, occupying a property with a rich history. The restaurant’s arrival has sparked memories among longtime residents about what previously occupied the site. Those familiar with the area recall the various businesses that once operated there before American Deli moved in.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.’s sentencing has been reset to July 20 after pleading guilty to five counts tied to tax evasion and attempted tax evasion. Ford resigned from office as part of his plea agreement. Matthew Szalaj was later appointed by commissioners to fill Ford Jr.’s fo