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Couple buys spacious Dogwood Creek home to get their children in Germantown schools
The main motivation for Tadd and Jennifer Willcox to consider a move was that they wanted their children to attend Germantown municipal schools. Also, they wanted more space for hosting gatherings, as they love having people over and they have family who live out of town. The couple contacted Kaylee Oaks, a real...
Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Linden, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small aircraft had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Linden, according to WOPC. Around noon, emergency officials received word of the plane making an emergency landing. WOPC said it was believed the plane lost electrical power and was not able to deploy...
Shiloh National Military Park to offer special ranger led hike
SHILOH, TN – Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike titled “Fraley Field: the Bloody Battle Begins” on Saturday, August 24. Follow Park Ranger Timothy Arnold and retrace the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody’s early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion.
Restaurant Inspection Scores, July 16-22
Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Corky’s1740 N […]
Training starts at Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Training on the Memphis supercluster computer is now underway at the xAI in Memphis, Elon Musk said. Musk posted on X Monday that training started at 4:20 a.m. and is the most powerful AI training cluster in the world. Elon Musk’s xAI company will be the largest, capital investment by a new-to-market company […]
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
2 years after incident with Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Josh Holloway is focusing on basketball journey
Josh Holloway’s basketball journey hasn’t been a usual one, to say the least. He first rose to prominence as he climbed the prep ranks as a guard while starring at St. George’s Independent School in Memphis. His life changed forever after an incident at Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s home that has led to a civil suit that is nearly 2 years old.
Former Tiger Kendric Davis signs with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League in Australia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis is heading to the land down under to play with the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). The 36ers have been recruiting Davis for over a month and watched him play for the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA Summer League, before signing him to a one-year deal.
3 charged after shot fired at MPD officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men have been charged after a shot was fired at a Memphis Police officer. Memphis Police say 18-year-old Antonio Bland, 21-year-old Timothy Turner, and 19-year-old Tyreone Flemmons are facing several charges, including theft of property, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a weapon. According to police, an officer saw a vehicle […]
“Don’t shoot, put up them dukes”: Residents react to Downtown shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one left a man injured and the other resulted in a man losing his life. “If you go off your emotions, you can go the wrong way,” Jimmy McKinney said. McKinney spends much of his time in the downtown area, spreading positivity and encouraging people […]
The Southwest Tennessee Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA application clinics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is experiencing changes. To assist students and families in completing their FAFSA applications Southwest Tennessee Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA clinics. The FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 academic year is due on August...
Now with Titans, Jabari Small hoping to be next great running back from Memphis in NFL
In recent football history, the city of Memphis has been known for producing high-quality running backs. Former Briarcrest standout Jabari Small is the next Memphian looking to make his name as a ball carrier in the NFL. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in May after a stellar career with the Vols.
1 Grizzlies player deemed key to reclaim 'best in the West' status, and it's not Ja
Following a tumultuous overall campaign, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves heading into 2024-25 with redemption on their mind and, hopefully, health on their side. Setting a new league record for most players to have suited up for a ball club in a single season, coach Taylor Jenkins was forced to game plan and scheme up lineups with the likes of Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marcus Smart, and Ja Morant all regularly sidelined.
Memphis beat Iowa 2-1 after Tigers' stars threw out first pitch in front of sellout crowd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sellout crowd of 10,058 fans packed into AutoZone Park on Saturday night to watch the Memphis Redbirds beat the Iowa Cubs 2-1, enjoy a post-game fireworks show and also got to meet some of the biggest Memphis Football and Basketball stars. FedEx collaborated with the...
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