1 injured after crash snarls morning commute on I-240, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A crash early Tuesday that snarled the morning commute on Interstate 240 in Memphis left one person injured, police said. It happened just after 8 a.m. on westbound I-240 near Millbranch Road. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at...
City plans to close motel on American Way, citing public nuisance
UPDATE: The Memphis Police Department will hold a live media briefing on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. in the video box above regarding the nuisance closure of Home 1 Extended Stay. Before the press conference, police appeared to be arresting people outside the motel. *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis wants to close...
Man paralyzed from shooting opens new beauty salon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis hairstylist shares his story of survival, nearly 11 years since the shooting that paralyzed him. After years of recovery and prayer, LaRhon Threalkill is now preparing to open a new beauty salon. He told WREG how his faith and resilience turned a tragedy into a miracle. “Seven years of...
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Nurse Practitioner
MEMPHIS – A Memphis nurse practitioner faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MCFD) of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In April 2022, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the U.S....
Where are the data centers being built in Mississippi? See the map
There are six locations in Mississippi where data centers, large and small, are being built. Here is a list. In March of 2026, it was announced that an undisclosed company will be investing $750 million in a data center in Clinton in a building already in place. Elon Musk's xAI announced in January 2026 a $20...
Fed-Up Memphis Neighbors Blast Party Rentals as Council Scrambles for Crackdown
Late-night parties, overflowing trash cans, and jumpy neighbors took center stage at the Memphis City Council on Tuesday, as council members pushed city staff for concrete steps to get disruptive short-term rentals under control. Councilman Philip Spinosa said he is sponsoring a resolution to spell out more specific...
Poll: Crime top concern overall for Memphis/Shelby Co., but racial divide emerges on other...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Public safety is at the top of the list of concerns for Memphis and Shelby County residents, but it’s a house divided about other issues, according to the results of a newly-released public opinion survey. A new poll from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission found...
America’s Rudest Cities, According to a New Study
Ever walk into a new city, flash a smile at someone passing by, and get absolutely nothing back? It's a […] The post America's Rudest Cities, According to a New Study appeared first on Travel Reveal .
EPA, MDEQ to Address Water Contamination in Northern Mississippi
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have scheduled a community meeting for March 5 to address trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination. The contamination affects private drinking water wells in DeSoto and Marshall counties, particularly near the town...
2 men rob Family Dollar, threaten to shoot employee, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating a robbery at a local dollar store. According to MPD, on Feb. 25, at around 7 p.m., officers responded to a business robbery at the Family Dollar on North Cleveland Street in the Crosstown area. When officers arrived, they learned...
