Armed Suspects in Memphis Perform Precision Robbery with High-Powered Weapons; “Baby Zip” Sought by...
Memphis has seen its share of audacious crimes, and the latest incident is a clear testament to the troubling trend. On the evening of December 22, a group of armed suspects conducted a robbery at 2546 Mt. Moriah Road. As reported by the Memphis Police Department, the suspects, dressed entirely in black with masks to...
MS woman accused of stealing over $20k in SNAP benefits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A DeSoto County woman is accused of defrauding the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) of over $20,000 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Mississippi Department of Human Services said that Sharita Maria Jones was arrested a SNAP fraud investigation was...
Tennessee among deadliest states for driving on New Year’s
As drivers in Tennessee hit the road tomorrow to ring in the New Year, new data shows the holiday carries a significantly higher risk for fatal crashes. CarInsurance.com analyzed auto fatalities nationwide during New Year’s to reveal the most dangerous times and places for driving during the holiday. Here’s what the...
Memphis family questions MLGW bills at empty home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis family has reached out to WREG for help as they continue to receive unusually high bills from Memphis Light, Gas, and Water. The home has been empty since December 2024, and in spite of that, the utility bill has gone up to almost $1,000, and no one lives here. “What […]
Memphis gears up for New Year’s Eve on Beale Street
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The countdown is on to 2026. And with that, thousands of people are expected to hit the streets of downtown Memphis. With the added crowds comes enhanced safety precautions, especially on Beale Street. “New Year’s Eve is going to be so much fun downtown. There’s going to be a lot of different […]
Family scammed, left without headstone for woman with mystery illness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Months after a woman lost her 15-year battle with an illness that baffled doctors, her loved ones are still waiting for a headstone to memorialize her life. Shanyna Isom, who gained worldwide attention after she developed a medical condition that caused rice-like stems and fingernails to grow on her...
MPD seek suspect in Orange Mound apartment shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is wanted after he fired shots at an Orange Mound apartment complex, which wounded a man in the back, according to Memphis Police. On Dec. 17, at around 1:40 a.m., officers said they responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of Pendle Street at the Pendleton Place Apartments. The […]
Suspect wanted after victim shot in leg in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A suspect is wanted after a victim heard gunshots and was shot in the leg on Friday in South Memphis, according to Memphis Police. Police said on Dec. 26 at 2:45 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault in the 500 block of South Parkway East. Officers were told that the victim […]
Famous People Born in Memphis, Tennessee: Top 20 Countdown
Memphis is best known for soul and blues history, Beale Street energy, and a music legacy that still shapes American pop culture. It’s also a sports town with a loud identity and a deep bench of hometown stories. This countdown ranks the most notable Memphis-born names by national and international fame. The mix...
Man indicted in March drive-by shooting
A Tate County man was recently transferred to the Panola County Jail to stand trial on nearly a dozen charges stemming from a drive-by shooting in March. Michael Brody Thomas, […]
