Two injured after shooting at North Memphis club
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were seriously injured after a shooting at a club in North Memphis on Saturday morning. Memphis Police report that officers responded to a shooting at One Block North on Marble Avenue at 2:40 a.m. According to Memphis Police, officers found a woman lying on...
Local church provides Christmas gifts for community members in need
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Toys, big and small, were all wrapped for children who might've gone without on Christmas morning. Bridgett Turner is the First Lady of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, and every year she and volunteers lead the way to gather the Christmas list of children from families in need.
Man critically injured after house catches fire in Grahamwood neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A house fire in the Grahamwood area that left one man in critical condition is under investigation early Monday morning. WREG crews captured photos of massive flames coming from a home in the 3900 block of Given Avenue. A 68-year-old man was taken to the Regional One Burn Center to be treated […]
West Memphis priest accused of drowning cats fined $3k
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A West Memphis priest pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges and was ordered to pay $3,000 on Monday in a sentencing order by the Crittenden County, Arkansas Circuit Court. Charles Thessing, 64, was charged with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty after allegations that he trapped and drowned...
Beale Street performer killed in shooting, family seeks donations for funeral
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A longtime member of the Beale Street Flippers was shot and killed Friday evening in South Memphis, family confirmed Saturday. Tajuan Todd was a performer for the Beale Street Flippers for 27 years. His brother has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral expenses.
Black 7-Year-Old With Disabilities Slammed & Handcuffed At School: Lawsuit
The mother of a 7-year-old student with disabilities has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a school resource officer at a Memphis elementary school used excessive force during a classroom incident, leaving her son injured and traumatized.
Over 4k arrests have been made by Memphis Safe Task Force, new data shows
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested more than 4,000 people as of Friday, according to new data released by the department. The arrests include 15 people for homicides, more than 400 for drug offenses, 320 for gun crimes and 72 for sex offenses. The task...
Memphis woman to celebrate 100 years, joins Century Club
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman nearing 100 years old is being honored as the city’s newest Century Club member. The City of Memphis is honoring residents who have reached 100 years or more and recognizing the lives they’ve lived and the legacy they’ve created. “Each member of the Century Club receives a personal...
Third suspect accused of murder after man set up, killed over stolen gun
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third suspect was arrested on Thursday by the Memphis Safe Task Force in connection with a fatal South Memphis shooting in February, according to the U.S. Marshals. According to agents, Dande Ashby, 23, was arrested in the murder case of Adrien Prewitt. Agents said task force members arrested Ashby...
Man arrested for pointing weapon during road rage incident in East Memphis, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man was arrested after police said he pointed a weapon during a road rage incident in East Memphis. Officers responded to Walnut Grove Road and Normandy Circle Friday just before 8:00 a.m. The victim told police he was driving behind a red Honda CRV when the...

















