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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis men’s basketball program has set a date to retire Lorenzen Wright’s jersey. The Tigers will retire Wright’s No. 55 jersey to honor the late basketball star on Feb. 4 during halftime against Tulane. Wright, a Memphis native, played two seasons with the Tigers in 1995 and 1996. The University of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Tigers will retire Lorenzen Wright’s No. 55 jersey in a future game, the U of M announced Wednesday. Wright, a Memphis native, played two seasons with the Tigers in 1995 and 1996, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots during both seasons, advancing to the NCAA […]

Loved ones come together each year to remember the nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives that day. Each name is read out during a ceremony.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Billy Ray Turner, the man convicted and sentenced for killing basketball standout Lorenzen Wright, went back to court Friday with the hope of getting a new trial. In July, Turner was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder and 25 years for attempted murder. Those sentences will be served concurrently. Turner’s […]

Where to vote on Election Day See list below. Ask most Shelby County residents – who frequently vote – and they’ll tell you that this is the election they dread most out of all! It’s the one with the long, long ballot that includes all the area’s judges. Since the ballot is long, this guide […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge has ruled that Billy Ray Turner will serve two 25-year sentences for his convictions in the Lorenzen Wright murder case. Billy Ray Turner appeared in court Friday for a sentencing hearing. Turner was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder and 25 years for attempted murder. Those sentences […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man who helped police solve the Lorenzen Wright murder case was back in court Thursday. Jimmie Martin is hoping to get a new trial in another murder case that has him serving a 22-year prison sentence.  Martin may have been the prosecution’s top witness in the Lorenzen Wrights murder, providing never before heard […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of NBA standout, Lorenzen Wright, appeared back in court Friday. Turner is already serving life in prison for the killing of Wright, and Judge Lee Coffee decided to wait to sentence him on the other charges. The sentencing scheduled for Friday was […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sherra Wright, ex-wife of slain NBA star Lorenzen Wright, has been denied parole. The case needed three concurrent votes for a final decision. Wright was denied parole based on the seriousness of the defense, according to the press release. WREG spoke with Lorenzen Wright’s mother, Deborah Marion who said she was not […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sherra Wright, her children and supporters testified on her behalf in a parole hearing Wednesday, as Lorenzen Wright’s family and law enforcement officials spoke against her release. If parole is granted, Wright could be released three years after she was sentenced to serve 30. “I’m sorry for what happened to him. I’m […]