City of Memphis cracks down on illegal tire dumping
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Going after the dumpers, the City of Memphis is on a mission to find out who is behind illegally dumping tires around town. WREG investigator April Thompson is digging deeper into the problem and shows how the dumpers are going all out to not get caught. The people caught on surveillance camera […]
New Chick-fil-A planned on Winchester Road
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new Chick-fil-A is planned for Winchester Road near Bill Morris Parkway in southeast Memphis. The site at 7684 Winchester is the former home to a Juicy Crab restaurant, which will be demolished, according to plans submitted to the city and county planning department. The location will include a...
Man hospitalized after Frayser shooting; suspect at large
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man had to be rushed to the hospital for critical injuries after a shooting in Frayser, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they responded to the shooting just before 8:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of Thomas Street. No suspect information has been released at this time. Once we...
City of Memphis will not spend $250 million to renovate Sheraton Hotel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The City of Memphis will not spend the quarter-of-a-billion dollars expected to renovate the newly-acquired Sheraton Hotel, according to the mayor's office. A Memphis City Council Committee discussed the project Tuesday. The City of Memphis closed on the $22 million deal to buy the hotel on November 5.
Memphis Man Sentenced to Over 18 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Memphis man was sentenced to 221 months in prison and three years of supervised release yesterday for being a felon in possession of a firearm under the Armed Career Criminal Act. Back in January of 2022, Memphis Police Department stopped a vehicle driven by 29 year old Markel Strong,...
6 Cities Where Residents Feel the Most Unsafe Walking at Night
Walking alone after dark has become a genuine safety concern that shapes how millions of Americans experience their own neighborhoods. While crime statistics tell one story, the reality of how residents actually feel about their streets at night paints another equally important picture. Recent surveys reveal that...
Local High-Five: Germantown Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its selection of 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars — Griffin Walls Davis of Germantown, TN, was among 161 outstanding American high school graduates named with the honor. Scholars are selected annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical...
Shelby Co. Commission votes to continue injured Sergeant’s benefits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Commission has unanimously voted to continue on-the-job injury benefits for a Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy, Sergeant Samuel Lilley. The decision, made at Monday’s commission meeting, was met with support from a room filled with deputies and supporters. This vote, 11 to...
Two unrestrained toddlers found in backseat of car during 100mph chase
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis man is facing several charges following a high-speed chase involving Tennessee Highway Patrol Tuesday afternoon. According to arrest documents, just before 1:30 p.m. on November 18, a THP trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a gray Infiniti M35 traveling southbound on South...
Murder suspect caught in Nebraska by task force: SCSO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A murder suspect was found and arrested in Nebraska by the Memphis Safe Task Force a year after a fatal shooting in southeast Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. On Oct. 29, 2024, at 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting in the 7800 block of Shadowland Cove. SCSO […]
