Sorority sisters boost Memphis businesses during weekend event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This weekend is jam-packed as the city is gearing up to welcome many visitors including nearly 1,100 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its state cluster. WREGs Jerrita Patterson has with more as the ladies in crimson and cream are excited to pour into one another and the local...
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee Face High-Impact Overnight Storm Threat as Powerful Squall Line...
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — A dynamically driven severe weather setup is coming together for Sunday night across the Mississippi Valley, with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee directly in the path of a fast-moving squall line capable of producing significant wind damage and embedded tornadoes. Newer high-resolution...
THP chase ends in East Memphis crash, minor injuries reported
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A high-speed chase involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol on Saturday ended in a large crash scene and minor injuries. According to THP officials, a pursuit began just before 12 p.m. when a suspect fled in their vehicle from a trooper near American Way in the Parkway Village neighborhood. During the...
Mid-South prepares for severe storms Sunday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Strong storms, damaging winds are expected to move through the Mid-South this weekend. Not much has changed in our thinking about Sunday. We’ll start the day dry with building clouds and strong southerly winds. If you have plans in the morning or afternoon, you should be good to get those in; just […]
Gunpoint Carjacking Turns Late-Night DoorDash Run Into Raleigh Nightmare
A late-night DoorDash run in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis turned terrifying when a delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint and had his car stolen, according to police. After the suspects sped away in his vehicle, the shaken driver walked to a nearby Valero gas station to call for help, and officers responded to...
What’s that planned by Urban Loft Co. in Memphis’ Edge District?
An Arkansas-based developer is expanding its footprint in Memphis' Edge District. On March 10, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp., an affiliate board of the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC), approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for an adaptive reuse project at 430 Monroe Ave. Arkansas-based Seven...
Fire rips through Millington business
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire on Thursday, March 12, in Millington wrecked a car customization business. The Millington Fire Department (MFD) responded to a call for fire at 8:27 p.m. at Insideout Car Audio, located on Navy Road. First responders arrived at 8:31 p.m. and "observed substantial fire throughout the...
Heroic actions of Mid-South man save caregiver’s life
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The quick actions of a Mid-South man saved the life of a woman who dedicated her life to helping him. Austin lives in a group home and was with his caregiver when she collapsed. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG sat down with the man who...
Driver arrested after 6-year-old fatally struck by car in Frayser
This story has been updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman accused of fatally striking a six-year-old boy with her vehicle in Frayser on Thursday has been arrested, according to Memphis Police. Kenyunte W. Goss is charged with driving while license suspended, revoked, or cancelled and financial responsibility. Officers...
Large state trooper presence at busy intersection on Walnut Grove
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A state trooper presence has been reported at an incident on I-240, causing street blockage on Saturday afternoon. State troopers have reported to the scene of an incident on I-240 eastbound near Walnut Grove. It is unclear what caused the incident and if any injuries have...
