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Security guard finds decomposing dog in cage at shopping center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis animal control officers were called to a Raleigh shopping center Monday after a security guard found a decomposing dog inside a kennel in the back of the parking lot. Steve Palo said he was working at a business in the Austin Peay Plaza along Austin Peay Sunday when he made the […]
Memphis woman concerned about missing SkyCop camera in her neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At our Oakhaven ABC24 Let's Talk gathering last week, we heard from a woman upset about the effectiveness of a Memphis Police SkyCop camera across the street from her home. Many across the city are voicing concerns that MPD SkyCop cameras in their neighborhoods are not...
Teen accused of starting police chase that led to deadly crash appears in juvenile court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The teenager accused of running a red light, causing a deadly crash following a police chase appeared before a juvenile court judge on Monday. WREG was the only media outlet in the courtroom as Erian Watkins heard an attorney lay out the list of accusations against him. Tonight, Watkins will remain in […]
Downtown business owners, residents share ideas with DMC during 'Downtown Connect' forums
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Leaders are opening up the conversation about Downtown Memphis with business owners and community members. This comes during an effort to attract more people to the area as business owners say they are struggling. The Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) held its “Downtown Connect” forum on Monday,...
Your First Alert to a surge of late summer heat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hot, dry air is gripping the Mid-South as the month of August comes to a close. Above average temperatures will be in place through the week along with gradually increasing humidity. The week ahead will be mainly dry, but rain chances will slightly increase by the end of the week and weekend.
Rapid development of drought looking likely in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It has been quite some time since portions of the Mid-South has seen rain. This week, looks to be the hottest stretch of weather so far in 2024, and the lack of rain is not only playing a role right now but, is setting up conditions we could be seeing going into September.
MRPP announces departure of President, CEO Carol Coletta
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP) CEO and President Carol Coletta is departing from the nonprofit, the organization announced Monday. Coletta told the MRPP Board that she would continue her career “helping cities make significant places – places that matter. That’s what I’ve done throughout my career, that’s what we’ve done on the riverfront and that’s what I will continue to do. I am very excited about what’s next for me and for our riverfront.”
GloRilla Applauded For Removing R-Word From New Song Following Backlash
GloRilla responded to a budding controversy by listening and responding to criticism — and got a ton of praise in return. The Memphis spitter shared a song snippet earlier this week on social media, and her word choice in it caught some fans by surprise. “Ho, you must not...
3 officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death back in court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We’re now just weeks away from the federal trial involving the former Memphis Police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death. As WREG has reported, two of those former officers, Desmond Mills Jr. and Emmitt Martin have taken plea deals. Monday, the three remaining officers and their attorneys met with the […]
Black Business Association Switches to Chamber of Commerce Model
The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned publishers of Memphis magazine. For over 30 years, The Memphis Flyer has hit the streets every Wednesday morning with a blend of serious hard news and Memphis’ best entertainment coverage.
Tre Loaded Demonstrates His “It Factor” with Hard-Hitting ‘LOADED’ Mixtape
Bringing bars and old school swagger to his Memphis music, Tre Loaded is the next to blow out of Bluff City. Delivering on his immense promise, the 21-year-old artist shares LOADED, a 12-track mixtape full of unapologetic Southern rap bangers. Tre Loaded rhymes with a simmering intensity, stringing assonant syllables together with seemingly little effort and delivering quotables by the dozen. He fits his lockstep triplets between slinky piano lines and rattling trap percussion, his flexes piling up and sliding like an avalanche. The new mixtape is a showcase for the young artist’s burgeoning songwriting ability, which he demonstrates on new highlights like the sinister “Rick Owens,” the imperious “First Place,” and the reflective “Before The Deal.”
Sid Eudy, Wrestling World Champion from West Memphis, Has Passed Away
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A professional wrestling legend from Northeast Arkansas has passed away, according to a social media post by his son. Sid Eudy, 63, passed away, a post from his son, Gunnar, said on Monday, August 26. He had battled cancer for several years according to the post.
Teen Suspect Facing Charges After Fatal Hickory Hill Collision Now in Juvenile Court Custody
The 16-year-old involved in a catastrophic traffic collision in Hickory Hill has been discharged from medical care and is now being held at the Juvenile Court, the Memphis Police Department has confirmed. Following a harrowing incident that claimed the lives of three women and injured several others, the juvenile was taken from the hospital to face charges in court on Saturday, August 24. This development in the case comes shortly after the fatal ordeal that unfolded on the roadways of Memphis.
Temperatures could reach triple digits this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Extreme, dangerous heat will grip the Midsouth for the next few days with high temperatures expected to reach into the triple digits. The Shelby County Health Department says so far, this summer’s data shows that most Memphians have been staying safe, but don’t let the numbers fool you. So far this year we […]
Labor Day deals, paid youth internships and a live acoustic guitar performance in bed on Live at 9
In this hour of Live at 9, George Brown of Kroger has the lowdown on Labor Day deals, The Collective Blueprint is creating career pathways for Memphis youth, singer Nick Black performs two acoustic guitar songs from bed. Yes, from bed.
Woman, 16-year-old arrested for carjacking in South Memphis: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people, including a juvenile, are facing multiple charges after police say they carjacked a man at gunpoint on Elvis Presley Boulevard Sunday morning. According to reports, officers responded to the Marathon Gas Station at 2260 Elvis Presley around 9:30 a.m., where they were advised that a man had been carjacked. Police […]
Memphis area high school football rankings: See who made second poll of season
Week 1 of the 2024 TSSAA football season included several exciting results, with some of the top teams in the Memphis area facing off in non-region contests. Here is The Commercial Appeal's ranking of the top 10 high school football teams in the Memphis area headed into Week 2. 1. Houston (1-0): The...
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