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New leader named for board that sets bail amounts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s a changing of the guard for judges who set bail for criminal defendants. Effective July 1, Judge Lee Wilson has taken over as the new administrator for the Shelby County Judicial Commission, replacing embattled Judge Bill Anderson. Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell says that the move was about accountability. “I can […]
Assistant Memphis Police chief lives in Georgia: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The assistant chief of the Memphis Police Department lives in Georgia, MPD says. Shawn Jones, Deputy Director of Police Services, retired from the Atlanta Police Department in 2016 and joined MPD in September 2021. His current salary is $177,768 a year. Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Jones’ primary residence is still in Georgia. […]
Woman charged with kidnapping teen from Porter-Leath
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman who police say abducted a 15-year-old boy is now facing kidnapping charges. Terrell Moment is back at home safe with his mother after something went wrong at the Porter Leath Center back on June 11. Police say the teen was at Porter Leath when a woman named Shenairca Jackson showed […]
Mississippi probation officer arrested, accused of embezzling court-ordered fines from those on probation
A Mississippi probation officer has been arrested and is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars in court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation. On Tuesday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on seven counts of embezzlement.
D.A.’s office cracking down on drag racing as new TN law kicks in
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are facing charges after police connected them to a car driving recklessly, and the arrests come as a new law has kicks in, making drag racing a felony in Tennessee. Drag racing, driving erratically, and street takeovers are sights and sounds many Memphians are tired of seeing. Memphis Police told […]
Memphis women's basketball to host Louisville at FedExForum in 2024-25
The Memphis women's basketball team will host a non-conference game against Louisville at FedExForum in 2024-25, the program announced Tuesday. The former conference mates will square off on Dec. 21, as part of a basketball doubleheader with Penny Hardaway's Tigers, who are scheduled to face Mississippi State the same day. Tip-off time...
James Wiseman, part of Penny Hardaway's first No. 1 recruiting class, signs with Pacers
Free agent James Wiseman — who played for Penny Hardaway in high school and was a member of Memphis basketball's No. 1 recruiting class in 2019 — has signed a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Tuesday afternoon. Wiseman was the...
WREG looks into MAS director’s background, current investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The director of Memphis Animal Services who was placed on leave just five months into his new job had been let go from a previous shelter job in Texas, news coverage shows. Ty Coleman was placed on leave last week from the Memphis shelter pending an investigation after a dog died of […]
Thieves use box truck to smash into Memphis beauty store, steal hair, fire shots at man inside
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for the suspects who rammed a U-Haul truck into a beauty supply store not far from the Memphis Airport, then fired shots at a man inside. MPD officers responded to a suspicious vehicle reported just after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024,...
Former Tiger D.J. Jeffries primed to turn Summer League Deal into a 2-way contract
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We are a few weeks away from seeing players like GG Jackson, Scotty Pippen Jr., first-round draft pick Zach Edey, and others compete in the NBA Summer League. One of the players on the Grizzlies’ Summer League roster is a local kid who Memphis Tigers fans will remember well.
Grizzlies’ top draft pick won’t play in Paris Olympics
MEMPHIS – It looks as though we might be seeing Grizzlies top draft pick Zach Edey a little sooner than we first thought. The Canadian national team announcing that the 7 foot-4 Edey, from Toronto, has decided not to play for Team Canada in next month’s Paris Olympics. Edey has decided to focus instead on […]
Tri Delta raises $100M for St. Jude
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Tri Delta celebrated a huge milestone. Tri Delta raised $100 million in funds for St. Jude which makes them the first philanthropic organization to raise this much money for the hospital. Tri Delta has raised this amount in their...
Firework shows in the Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Fourth of July holiday is approaching! WREG has compiled a list of celebrations happening in the Memphis area from Wednesday to Saturday. Wednesday night, the Memphis Redbirds are holding their Independence Day celebration at Autozone Park at 6:05 p.m. The first 1,500 fans will get a patriotic Redbirds bucket hat. Of […]
Poplar Towers gets new owners; Barnhart Crane goes international | Mane Street Memphis
It's been a hot minute since our last Mane Street Memphis. There have been some notable changes Downtown and throughout Shelby County. The AutoZone Skybridge, overlooking Front Street, has been officially completed. Longshot is taking its leave, and the new-look Brooks Museum is moving along to phase two. On June 27, Memphis-based...
MLGW may cut service to apartments next week, worrying residents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some tenants at a Fox Meadows apartment complex are concerned they may lose utility service next week after they received a notice from MLGW of termination of service with the landlord. MLGW said there is still the possibility the issue will be handled before any problems arise, but the scorching temperatures have […]
NCAA denies Memphis basketball guard Caleb Mills' waiver request
Memphis basketball guard Caleb Mills' request for one more season of eligibility has been denied by the NCAA, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation told The Commercial Appeal on Tuesday. The sources requested anonymity since they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Last month, Tigers coach Penny...
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