Couple that was accused of setting woman’s car on fire, caught with counterfeit VIN...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple that was facing attempted second-degree murder charges has been arrested again after police say they found counterfeit VIN stickers and several stolen cars at a Cordova home. MPD said the vehicles, stolen over four years in Memphis and Los Angeles, were parked in the driveway and garage of...
MPD: Toddlers in car when mom ran down their dad and knocked off his...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mom has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and child endangerment after police say she intentionally hit the father of her children with her Mercedes while the kids were in the car. It does not appear that the two children, ages one and two, or their father were hurt in […]
New TN law adds work requirements for SNAP benefits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Big changes are coming for those who receive SNAP benefits. The state of Tennessee is cracking down on able-bodied adults who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, formerly known as food stamps. The new emphasis is on finding work under a new federal law changing who can get SNAP food benefits. By...
House catches fire in Raleigh neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A house caught fire early Monday morning in a Raleigh neighborhood. WRE crews captured photos of firefighters on the scene of the home fire in the 4900 block of Chamberlain Lane. At this time, it is still unclear what caused the fire or if anyone was injured as a result of it. […]
‘Three Generations’ mural honors power of black fatherhood
Long before the speeches, before the camera clicks, before the sheet was pulled back to reveal “Three Generations” — a mural featuring iconic actor John Amos, along with his father and son — Cameron Hill was already painting through tears. “This wasn’t just another mural,” said...
11 U.S. Cities Known for Their Rich Black Musical Heritage
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Emergency responders celebrate with patient after full recovery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby Co. first responders reunited with a man and his fiancé, who dialed 911 and worked with emergency crews to save his life. During the evening of August 17, Brittany Jones, the fiancée of Ronald Lawrence, noticed him gasping for air and then he became unresponsive. Jones immediately knew to call...
Jury selection begins for man accused of killing girlfriend, baby
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jury selection is set to begin on Monday morning in the trial of a man accused of shooting his girlfriend to death and then throwing their newborn baby into the Mississippi River nearly three years ago. Brandon Isabelle is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and...
MLGW closing Whitehaven office for renovations
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Whitehaven Community Office of Memphis Light, Gas and Water will temporarily close Friday for remodeling. Renovations at the Whitehaven Community Office, located along 1111 E. Shelby Dr., will start on September 29, 2025, and the office is expected to reopen in late January 2026. During the...
Northside Grill Bringing Turkey Legs, Drive-Thru Convenience to Memphis
After more than a year of anticipation, a new and convenient Memphis concept is getting close to opening its doors. Northside Grill, a streamlined restaurant, is moving steadily through the permitting process and inching towards feeding hungry locals. The compact eatery-described as a “drive-thru diner” on forms...

















