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Man wanted for double homicide in Southeast Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A “be on the lookout” has been issued for a man wanted for a double homicide that happened Monday morning in Southeast Shelby County. Jaylan McCollins, 28, is considered to be armed and dangerous, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. He is described as a 5’9, 175-pound man. This comes after […]
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 […]
64-hour operation announced during 4th of July weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As celebrations begin for the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are preparing for one the busiest holiday weekends. “No more on 64″ was announced Tuesday ahead of the holiday weekend. It is a 64-hour operation to limit crash deaths across the state.
2 dead following shooting in Southeast Shelby County
Editor’s Note: The video above has been edited from its original version. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are dead following a shooting that took place Monday in Southeast Shelby County, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded to a shooting around 5:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Newfound Gap Road […]
Woman, man shot to death in southeast Shelby County, sheriff says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman and a man were killed after a shooting Monday morning in southeast Shelby County, officials said. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), deputies responded about 5:15 a.m. to a shooting on the 7600 block of Newfound Gap Road and found two people had been shot.
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 […]
Two dead after apparent domestic violence shooting in Southeast Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people are dead after a shooting in a Southeast Shelby County neighborhood, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the scene after multiple witnesses told ABC24 the shooting was a domestic violence incident. SCSO said they responded to the scene at the...
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...
Marie Feagins appoints longtime Memphis elementary school principal as assistant superintendent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins announced Monday she's appointing a longtime Memphis principal as the assistant superintendent of schools for the district. Feagins appointed Dr. Janice Tankson, who most recently served as MSCS's instructional leadership director, was the principal of Levi Elementary and later...
Tennessee law enforcement increasing patrol on Highway 64 for Fourth of July Weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee law enforcement will be out in force on the Fourth of July weekend to help prevent accidents and traffic deaths, especially in the Memphis area. Shelby County led the state in traffic deaths in 2023, according to the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. In response to...
Restaurant Inspection Scores, June 24-July 1
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: Tacos Y […]
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