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Friends mourn ‘hunting buddy’ killed in car accident
OXFORD, Miss. — Friends are mourning the loss of a teenager killed in a motor vehicle accident over the weekend. “It shows how short life is,” a friend said. “How quick something can happen – in an instant.” Gray Cassidy, 19, died after his truck flipped and landed upside down in a pond off Lafayette […]
Packages pinched from Penny Hardaway’s home, Memphis police say; suspect seen pushing cart full of boxes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A theft was reported at the home of a Memphis legend earlier this month. WREG uncovered reports of a porch pirate in East Memphis, only to learn that the victim is none other than University of Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway. Memphis Police say officers responded to the 400 block of […]
Ballet dancer in hospital after hit-and-run crash; family thanks woman who helped saved him
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A ballet dancer who’d just moved to Memphis from Toronto, Canada is in the hospital after he was badly injured in a hit-and-run crash in Midtown over the weekend. But his family says they’re thankful for a woman who saw that crash and took action. They met, for the second time, in […]
Fugitive found hiding under trap door in trailer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man wanted for violating probation after an attempted rape conviction was found hiding under a trap door in the floor of a Tennessee trailer, U.S. Marshals said. Billy Lee Walton Jr., 35, was convicted of attempted rape in Hardeman County in 2016, and was under a 12-year probation. A warrant was […]
Woman arrested again in connection to St. Jude doctor’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman has been arrested for a second time in connection with the murder of a St. Jude doctor. After being on the run for months, Brandy Rucker, 23, is behind bars for the second time since January. She’s facing first-degree murder and aggravated robbery charges. Rucker and Marious Ward were […]
Adopted Memphis shelter dog’s condition draws concern: ‘You could smell the infection.’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A dog was adopted after she was brought to Memphis Animal Services with serious wounds treated by clinic staff. However, the person who adopted the dog reached out to WREG Investigators with concerns. This all started when MAS posted a picture as part of an urgent plea. The shelter was at full […]
City council gets tough on MATA as agency announces cutbacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City Council members pushed back hard on the interim CEO of Memphis Area Transit Authority on Tuesday as she presented plans for extensive layoffs and bus route cuts. Major cutbacks to MATA’s bus network could go into effect November 3, Bacarra Mauldin told City Council on Tuesday. However, several council members took […]
Man convicted of child porn charges in DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man was convicted on child pornography charges in DeSoto County, Mississippi, according to the District Attorney’s office. Antonio Alston, Jr., 21, was found guilty Monday, Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said. The prosecution presented evidence proving that Alston was in possession of four files containing sexually explicit images of […]
SoGiv brings comfort and cause to FESJC
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four years ago Edward Bogard took the course at TPC Southwind as a starter on the first tee. Little did he know when he signed up, he would be the first Black starter in the tournament’s history which dates back to 1958. Like many who are involved with St. Jude Children’s Research […]
Burglars steal $4K worth from Midtown Advance Auto Parts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Over $4,000 in merchandise was stolen from an Advance Auto Parts in Midtown after a break-in early Tuesday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. At 3:50 a.m., officers say they responded to Advance Auto Parts at 213 Cleveland Street regarding a burglary. Officers say the front door was open and broken […]
Patients discharged with dignity thanks to hospital clothing closet
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in being discharged with dignity. Christopher Jenkins is the Chief Operating Officer of Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett. About a year ago, Michael Dickerson, a paramedic, approached […]
University of Memphis to build sports facility in honor of Eliza Fletcher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis is raising funds for the creation of the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the memory of Eliza Fletcher. Fletcher was kidnapped and killed while out on a morning run in 2022. Cleotha Abston-Henderson, the man accused of the crimes, will face trial on February […]
University of Memphis to build sports facility in honor of Eliza Fletcher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis is raising funds for the creation of the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the memory of Eliza Fletcher. Fletcher was kidnapped and killed while out on a morning run in 2022. Cleotha Abston-Henderson, the man accused of the crimes, will face trial on February […]
Man charged with forging $15K check at Regions Bank
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say he forged a check for more than $15,000 and deposited it into his Regions Bank account. Brandon Bethune, 30, is charged with forgery of $10,000-$60,000 and identity theft. He was released from jail on his own recognizance. According to reports, the victim filed an offense […]
Shots fired overnight at South Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An overnight shooting in South Memphis led to a man being injured, according to Memphis Police. MPD says they responded to a shots fired call at a home on Hemlock Street and South Parkway just after 1 a.m. where a man was found suffering from injuries due to jumping a fence. No […]
Flooding causes $30k worth of damage to local non-profit building
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Torrential flooding has left one local non-profit in an emergency state. The Heal the Hood Foundation was affected by severe flooding three weeks ago, which caused around $30,000 in damages. Since then, mold and mildew have overrun parts of the group’s facility. Now, their mission of helping at-risk youth is in trouble. […]
Silverfield asking for more from his Tigers as season opener looms
MEMPHIS – It is hard to believe but the Tigers open the college football season in just 12 days or a week from this Saturday. That means the finish line to fall camp… is almost here. Not that there isn’t still a ton of work to be done before that August 31st season opener against […]
All 18 greens to be replaced at TPC Southwind ahead of next year’s FESJC
MEMPHIS – Now that this year’s FedEx St. Jude Championship is in the books, major changes are coming to the FESJC in the form of a total rebuild of the greens at TPC Southwind. Starting November first, the greens will be replaced on the front nine and all 18 greens will be closed from January […]
Tigers to play Alabama and 2-time National Champion UConn
MEMPHIS – Penny Hardaway is making sure that his new look Tigers team will definitely be battle tested in the non conference this season. Even the preseason. Hardaway and the Tigers have agreed to take on Alabama in a charity exhibition game in Huntsville on October 28th. That’s a preseason game against a Tide team […]
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