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Thomas, Smalls, Newsom, and Neely return to Briarcrest for free kids’ camp
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the many joys in life is to give back, especially to the community that helped you along the way. This is why former Briarcrest stars Jabari Smalls, Omari Thomas, Reggie Neely, and Rodney Newsom returned to where their journeys started. ” That’s something I’ve been brought up on, just always […]
Abduction victim safe, suspect detained after chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say an abduction victim was rescued and the suspect captured after a chase and crash Friday evening. It began just before 6, when officers spotted a vehicle they say had been used in an abduction — with the victim still inside. They attempted a traffic stop near Mount Moriah and I-240, […]
I-240 crash at Poplar sends juvenile, 2 adults to hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people including a juvenile are in critical condition after a wreck Friday night on I-240 near Poplar. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 7:44. A man and woman were taken to Regional One, while a juvenile was taken to Le Bonheur. All were listed critical. Two people have been detained. Police […]
Man steals Memphis Police vehicle in Raleigh getaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man stole a squad car Friday evening in Raleigh. Officers were responding to a suspicious person just before 6 p.m. at a Burlington Coat Factory at Stage Road and Covington Pike. When they attempted to make contact, they say the man ran off and stole a squad car […]
Armed robberies after escape get 210-year sentence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 210 years—that’s the sentence handed down to a Memphis man, convicted of eight armed robberies, one attempted robbery, and eight counts of using a firearm during a crime. The crimes happened in the summer of 2022, and the last incident ended with a police chase through Memphis. Marchello Moore, 42, will spend […]
MPD: Man mistakes girlfriend’s brother for car burglar, opens fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mom says her 17-year-old son is lucky to be alive after he was shot several times by her daughter’s boyfriend when the boyfriend mistook the teen for a car burglar. Frank Winding, 46, was booked in the Shelby County Jail on Thursday for attempted second-degree murder and employing a firearm […]
Memphis school district settles lawsuit with Satanic Temple
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Shelby County School District has agreed to pay more than $15,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit with the sponsors of an after-school satan club. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Satanic Temple back in March, claiming MSCS violated their First Amendment rights. Late last […]
State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a motion asking the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man who was indicted in the death of a University of Mississippi student. According to court documents, the parties asked for the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., of Grenada, to be sealed because […]
Ex-TN police officer accused of vandalizing vice mayor’s home with Vienna sausages
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — A former Jacksboro police officer is facing a vandalism charge after he allegedly threw cans of Vienna sausages at the Vice Mayor’s home earlier this month. An affidavit from the Campbell County General Sessions Court states that the Jacksboro Vice Mayor reported to a Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy that he was […]
Judge issues gag order in case against 12-year-old charged with murder
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A 12-year-old girl accused of suffocating her 8-year-old cousin while they were staying with their grandmother in Humboldt, Tennessee for the summer appeared in court on Friday. According to the District Attorney, video evidence shows the 12-year-old suffocating 8-year-old Demaria Hollingsworth with bedding, then cleaning up the victim and repositioning the […]
Father of family shot on I-240 shares his side of the story
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The father of the family shot on the interstate last month is speaking out in an exclusive interview with WREG. Now homeless, Antonio Meeks says a simple gesture for a car to go around him led to tragedy for him and his children. Through tears, Meeks replays the moments on Interstate 240 […]
Juvenile suspect in I-240 shooting held on $1M bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of two juvenile defendants accused in the interstate shooting of a father and his four children last month faced a court hearing Friday. All four defendants, including the two juveniles, are being held on $1 million bonds, the district attorney’s office said Friday. The juvenile, who was detained on June 24, […]
MPD announces new Interim Assistant Chief
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department announced Friday that they have selected an interim Assistant Chief of Administrative Services and Investigative Services. Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton is now filling in as an interim position, the announcement says. This comes after the former Assistant Memphis Police Chief Shawn Jones left the department earlier this month. […]
Grizzlies trade Ziaire Williams in a move that could lead to re-signing Luke Kennard
MEMPHIS – Mentioned in possible moves since the February trade deadline, the Grizzlies have finally parted ways with former lottery pick Ziaire Williams. The Grizzlies trading Williams to the Brooklyn Nets for a 2030 second round pick while also acquiring two players including forward Mamadi Diakite. Neither player is expected to make the Grizzlies roster […]
Olive Branch 9-year-old cuts 100 yards for free
As many try to stay cool in the summer heat, one Mississippi boy is embracing the challenge. Nine-year-old Jedidah Dupray is braving the heat to provide free lawn care for those in need. Since starting last year, he’s now mowed more than 100 yards. “Because they can’t really do their lawn. They can’t really move […]
Leaders hopeful Arkansas city can land $3B data center
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — First, it was Memphis landing Elon Musk’s ‘xAI’ supercomputer. Now West Memphis could be in the running for a massive $3 billion data center that could mean hundreds of new jobs. Recently, West Memphis City Council members talked about possible tax incentives for the technical facility that would possibly be built […]
$1 million bond set for man charged with 2 counts of murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of two murders last year has been given a $1 million bond, according to the Shelby County District Attorney General. Demario Luellen, 26, is indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. Reports state that his charges stem from a shooting in 2023 that left two men dead. ADA Devon […]
14-year-old shot in the neck in southwest Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 14-year-old is now in the hospital after being shot overnight in Southwest Memphis, police say. At 1:20 a.m., officers say they responded to the 400 block of Delta Road regarding a shooting call. A 14-year-old boy was found in the front yard of a home suffering from a gunshot wound in […]
Man accused of accidentally shooting his girlfriend’s brother
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say he accidentally shot his girlfriend’s brother. Frank Winding, 46, is charged with Criminal Attempt Second-Degree Murder, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. On May 27, police say they responded to a shooting just before 2 […]
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