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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 […]
Suspect on the run after allegedly firing shots at police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department says they are currently looking for a suspect who fired shots at an officer overnight in North Memphis. Just before 4 a.m., officers say while they were driving to a call for service they saw a vehicle speeding past Springdale Street and turn onto Matthews Avenue. The officer […]
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at several of the events happening all across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The Memphis Redbirds will be playing games at Autozone Park all this weekend against the Iowa Cubs Each night you have a chance […]
Technology interruptions impact Memphis Airport, local agencies
UPDATE: Memphis International Airport released the following statement, “Airlines have resumed operations at MEM following this morning’s global technology issue, though schedules could continue to be affected throughout the day.” *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis International Airport and Memphis Police Department, as well as banks, airlines, and computer systems are experiencing technology interruptions after […]
Watch: Trump describes assassination attempt as he accepts Republican nomination
“I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump told the packed convention hall as thousands of people listened in silence. “There was blood pouring everywhere, yet, in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”
Women say contractor scammed them out of thousands
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are coming forward and demanding their money back after they say they paid their contractor thousands but ended up with zero results. One woman is set to build a literacy academy and the other a nail tech school. WREG has been digging into this for weeks and found out this […]
Three wanted in Soulsville church break-in
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Three men were caught on camera casing a Soulsville church and leaving with a giant TV. The break-in happened early Monday morning at Church of The Risen Christ on Mississippi Boulevard. Police said one of the burglars acted as a lookout while the other two broke into the church and took an 80-inch […]
Woman accused of letting friend swing her dog like a lasso
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A dog owner is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say she allowed a friend to swing her Pomeranian in the air by its leash. Tulesia Patterson, 24, was booked in the Shelby County Jail Wednesday and released on her own recognizance on Thursday. Police said the incident happened at The Meadows […]
House burglars steal refrigerator, stove, dishwasher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are looking for several suspects who broke the door and front windows of a home to steal a refrigerator, dishwasher and stove. Neighbors say this was just the latest theft this month at the home on South Parkway near Bellevue, where windows and doors are now boarded up. Police sent […]
FESJC shows off new look par 3 during media day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local media were invited to check course conditions with the FedEx St. Jude Championship just weeks away. Tournament Director Joe Tomek explains what this year’s tournament offers to enhance the fan experience and what makes Memphis a premier stop on the PGA Tour.
Edey injured again as Grizzlies clinch spot in Summer League semifinals
LAS VEGAS — That didn’t last long. After missing five straight summer league games with an injured ankle, Grizzlies top pick Zach Edey made his debut in the Las Vegas Summer League Thursday and got off to a quick start for the Grizz. Edey going 3 for 3 from the floor, scoring six points to […]
Man pleads guilty to murder in 5-year-old boy’s death, two years after body found under floor of Arkansas home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Arkansas man pleaded guilty to the murder of a 5-year-old boy whose body was found underneath the floor of a home in 2022. Nathan Bridges, 34, pleaded guilty Monday to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery, Arkansas State Police said Thursday. The body of Blu Rolland was found Dec. 16, 2022, the […]
MPD: Known crime driver for carjackings, auto thefts held on $1M bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old accused of stealing at least nine vehicles is facing 26 counts of theft and vandalism. Police said that Devin Stamps was arrested Wednesday after he and two others bailed out of a stolen 2023 Infiniti Q50 in the Whitehaven area. Members of the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit (ATTF), […]
AAC release conference opponents
The American Athletic Conference released the pairings Thursday for the upcoming basketball season. Memphis Men– 2024-25 AAC Home OpponentsSouth Florida Florida Atlantic UAB Wichita State North Texas Tulsa East Carolina Rice Temple 2024-25 AAC Away OpponentsCharlotte Tulane UTSA Florida Atlantic Temple Rice South Florida UAB Wichita State Memphis Women– 2024-25 AAC Home Opponents Charlotte East […]
Germantown water crisis: One year later, some think twice before they drink
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — It’s been almost one year since the Germantown Water Crisis, when diesel fuel spilled into a local reservoir, leaving the 40,000 people living in the city under an order to avoid using water for everything except flushing toilets. For about a week, the city shut down its water supply. Germantown leaders said the diesel spill […]
Familes race against FAFSA college aid deadline
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If college is your next step, your deadline for financial aid is around the corner. Thursday night, crucial FAFSA workshops are happening in downtown Memphis to help families navigate the process of applying for aid, racing against an August 1 FAFSA deadline. “A lot of familes are having trouble working through the FAFSA […]
New bail forms will include defendants’ criminal history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County will begin using a new process to get more information about a defendants’ criminal history in order to better determine bail amounts. County leaders including the District Attorney and the mayor announced the effort Thursday, saying it will make it harder for violent offenders to get out of jail, and […]
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