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One local event prepares students for the start school
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event helps prepare students for the upcoming school year, and also provides some summer fun. The Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Jackson Madison County School System partner together to provide the Community Cookout and Back to School Supply Giveaway. The event was...
Pets Rock! Fest returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Jackson Fairgrounds has gone to the dogs once again. Jackson Animal Care Center hosts its 3rd annual Pets Rock! Fest today from 10 this morning until 4 this afternoon. The special event includes fun for pets and pet owners too. The festival includes giveaways, food trucks on...
Residents take part in the 7th annual Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event invites Jackson residents to bring out the old and make room for the new. Today, the City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department hosts its annual Clean-up Day. The event began at 8 this morning at the Public Works Yard located at 164 Conalco Drive.
TWRA: Boating fatality on Mississippi River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 47-year-old Millington man lost his life when a 15-foot jon boat capsized on Friday, July 26, 2024, on the Mississippi River in Shelby County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded to a capsized boat in the Mississippi River’s Mud Island Wolf River Harbor area at approximately 9 a.m. on July 26. The Memphis Police Department, Braden Fire Department, Shelby County Emergency Management, Harbor Patrol, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue, and TWRA searched for the missing boater.
MPD: Man breaks into Captain D’s, steals over $5k
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say broke in and stole nearly $6,000 from a Captain D’s on Friday. At 7:28 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at Captain D’s at 4735 Getwell Road. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a male suspect entered the business through the drive-through service window […]
Contending with more showers in the Mid-South, but changes aren’t too far away!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - While the Mid-South has been dealing with showers and thunderstorms over the past ten days, there will be a shift in the weather pattern that will result in fewer showers and hotter temperatures. It is worthwhile to point out that there will be more showers and...
Grizzlies star Ja Morant sends stern warning to NBA as he eyes redemption season
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to take part in a redemption campaign this coming season after enduring one of their most tumultuous years in nearly a decade in 2023-24. While many factors played into their putrid 27-55 finish, particularly the slew of injuries that impacted the vast majority of coach Taylor Jenkins' roster, easily the most significant was the lack of availability of superstar guard Ja Morant.
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 […]
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 […]
Passantino’s Concert Cafe announces grand opening in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. — A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee. Passantino’s Concert Cafe is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, July 27. The cafe located on 144 North Second Street in Medina promises an unforgettable blend of live music and great food. The menu...
Police investigate early Sunday shooting
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KAIT) - Police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting. According to a news release, Caruthersville police were dispatched Sunday, July 28 at 1:00 a.m. to an address near 7th Street and 20th Street, including other police agencies about a possible shooting. Police reported several gunshots and property...
Seymour’s McKay named Miss TN Volunteer
Hannah McKay is having a memorable summer. She started it off by graduating from the University of Tennessee, and near the end, she was named Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025. The Seymour native will now serve as Gov. Bill Lee’s representative for character education, speaking to school groups across the state and sharing her message of empowerment.
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
Blytheville holds public meeting for residents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Blytheville voiced several concerns in a public meeting on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Blytheville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mayor Melisa Logan, Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, Mississippi County Judge John Nelson, and councilmen Jacquin Benson Jr. (Ward...
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