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Church Health: Serving the underserved in Memphis since 1987
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis organization is working to make sure health care is affordable for every working person who needs it — no insurance, no problem. A bit of medical magic lies inside Crosstown Concourse in Midtown. The $40 walk-in clinic at Church Health is one part of the 150,000-square-foot clinic in Crosstown Concourse’s […]
Family identifies man missing after boat capsized on Mississippi River, search will continue Saturday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The search has been suspended for a man whose boat capsized in the Mississippi River Friday morning, the Memphis Police Department confirmed, saying they intend to resume the search Saturday. According to his fiancé Katie Porter, the missing man is 47-year-old Gary Riley. His fiancé said the...
901 Now: Women take center stage at the Memphis Women’s Expo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of women are expected to gather for the inaugural Memphis Women’s Expo this weekend. This expo is three days of connecting, inspiring, and equipping women in the 901. The event will host panel discussions, interactive workshops, networking sessions, entertainment, and much more, all aimed...
Police: Texas couple’s road trip in stolen car ends with arrest in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a couple who drove a stolen car from Houston, Texas, to Memphis was arrested after they were pulled over for having a fake drive-out tag. Keyenyn Brue, 20, and Zakiyah Bailey, 20, both from Houston, were arraigned Friday on two counts of property theft and violating the seatbelt law. Bailey […]
Republican Party of Arkansas Executive Committee repeals delegates’ approval of ‘closed primaries’ among other action items
Division in the state republican party played out Thursday as the party's rules committee repealed some actions taken at the state convention, including the creation of closed primaries.
Officer shoots 14-year-old auto theft suspect; 2 more in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say an officer shot an armed 14-year-old who got out of a stolen vehicle and ran Friday evening on Winchester Road. The teen suspect was taken to Le Bonehur in non-critical condition after officers administered first aid. No officers were injured, Assistant Chief Don Crowe said. The incident happened at a […]
Over 3,000 customers without power due to "circuit outage," MLGW says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over 3,000 customers were without power Friday afternoon, according to Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW). A "circuit outage," MLGW said, caused 3,038 customers to be without power Friday afternoon; the most heavily affected areas, according to the MLGW outage map, were in the Cordova, Shelby Farms, and Bartlett areas.
Your First Alert to increasing rain chances for the weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A steady flow of Gulf moisture continues to stream into the Mid-South as the week comes to a close. This will keep rain chance in the area through the weekend and into the beginning of next week. That will be followed by a drier and much warmer pattern that will set in by the middle of next week.
Resignations, documented concerns at Memphis Animal Services in recent months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the first half of this year, 14 people left Memphis Animal Services, including two veterinarians who’d been there for years. WREG Investigators continue to dig deeper into mounting concerns at MAS. At a Memphis council committee meeting on Tuesday, there were more questions than answers regarding an investigation surrounding MAS and […]
Bluff City Life: Fri, 19 July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Here’s what’s in today’s show. Enjoy the moment at this new restaurant that’s bringing fine dining and a comfortable atmosphere to the Edge District. Emily Mutchnick | Co-owner of JEM. Joshua Mutchnick | Chef & Co-owner of JEM. Don the badge and...
Memphis Honors Elvis Presley's Rock & Roll Debut with 70th Anniversary Celebration at Overton Park Shell
Memphis is gearing up for a commemorative weekend as the Overton Park Shell marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic rock & roll debut on its stage. According to WREG, the festivities will start with a backstage tour and a look at the Shell's storied Green Room, renowned for hosting some of the most significant names in Memphis music history. Activities will be launched out of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and span rarely visited sites relevant to Elvis's formative years.
Pastor speaks out on problems prior to church fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a church on Tuesday, but questions are now arising about if it was a faulty air conditioning system or if it was something else. WREG spoke with the owner of the building and the pastor of the church who told two different stories about what was happening before the […]
Man charged with killing mom in dispute over money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody charged with with killing his own mother after he told police she attacked him with a wooden stick, and he pulled out his gun to defend himself. Rhakeem Fields is facing voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting and killing his mother Katrina Fields-Michael, in a dispute over […]
American Aspiration TourMakes an Impact in Memphis
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and. 26 July 2024. Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE founder, CEO and Chairman John Hope Bryant will host a community meeting to discuss a Business Plan for America, which is a road map towards enhancing financial literacy, elevating financial dignity and empowerment and advancing American economic strength and global competitiveness.
Zaire Love’s award-winning ‘Slice,’ Memphis’ hot new film now streaming on The New Yorker
Zaire Love’s “Slice” captures the essence of Memphis’ black swim culture and is now available on major platforms. Watch our exclusive interview with the multi-talented creator and see the film here.
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Memphis Police Department hosting Citizens Academy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Academy beginning in September. Starting on September 3, the Citizens Academy is a nine-week training course open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Memphis Police Department, or have wondered how an investigation works from beginning to end, according to a post on the department's official Facebook page.
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