American Cities to Avoid for Safety Reasons
When considering which American cities to avoid for safety, it's important to base decisions on...
Memphis named one of America’s worst cities for holiday traffic, report says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/WSMV) - A new report has found which cities deal with the worst holiday traffic across the U.S. The report, from ConsumerAffairs, found which cities see the biggest surge in traffic by analyzing traffic volume, congestion and fatal crashes. “Most of the cities that rank among the top...
VIDEO: Driver Hits 140 MPH, Flees Trooper Into Memphis on Oct. 17
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A driver who hit speeds of more than 140 mph on Interstate 40 fled an Arkansas State Police trooper before abandoning the vehicle in Memphis, according to an ASP narrative. On Oct. 17, 2025, Trooper Gunner Fultz reported he was stationary near the 283-mile marker...
Southaven residents fear pollution, complain of noise, from Elon Musk’s xAI data-center turbines
SOUTHAVEN – Jason Haley, who’s lived in his Southaven home for the last two decades, in August started to hear a whirring, mechanical noise from outside that sounded like a leaf blower. The noise would go on for days at a time and through the night, he told...
Memphians gathered to protest ICE on Sunday, Nov. 23
A protest demanding an end to what activists refer to as targeted ICE raids in Latino and immigrant communities began on Summer Avenue, later spilling into a detention scene in Berclair. “It just breaks my heart, and it needs to stop. It needs to stop,” said protester Casey De Los...
Police investigate fatal shooting in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say one man was killed after a shooting on Saturday night in East Memphis. Officers were called to the 3400 block of Dunn Ave. around 9:30 p.m. Police say the man they found was pronounced dead on the scene. This is ongoing investigation, Memphis police say. If anyone has any […]
Organizers give away turkeys to families in need ahead of Thanksgiving
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The need is even greater due to several factors. Food pantries have seen an increase in their lines as many are still recovering from the government shutdown that affected their SNAP benefits. The holidays are here, and volunteers and organizers are taking the opportunity to make it...
St. Patrick Mobile Food Pantry helps families amid holiday food insecurity
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As the holidays draw near, food insecurity continues for families trying to put food on the table. The Memphis Food Bank and St. Patrick Community Outreach, Incorporated offered assistance Friday through a mobile food pantry that provided meals for hundreds of families. Many families in...
Dr. Telisa Franklin holds birthday bash to support homeless community
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Dr. Telisa Franklin held a birthday celebration Saturday afternoon to support people experiencing homelessness in the community. Franklin and friends held the Special Birthday Bash to support those experiencing homelessness in downtown Memphis. Franklin said the event was more than just a...
Satellites spotted in Shelby Co. sky on Sunday evening
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family in Southeast Shelby Co. spotted several orange lights moving across the Sunday evening sky. They shared the video with WREG and it appears to be a Starlink satellite train. To find out the best time to see the satellites for yourself, you can use online tools like the Starlink Satellites...

















