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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — President Joe Biden was among the national, state and local officials sounding off after five Memphis police officers were indicted on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, for their involvement in the death of Tyre Nichols. Wednesday night, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis released a video statement, calling Nichols’ death “heinous, reckless, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Shelby County Commission is pumping the brake when it comes to a position of “no confidence” in the county clerk’s office but new action is still being taken. While commissioners decided against the no-confidence vote in the clerk’s office, they did agree the state could help make improvements. Long lines followed by delayed […]

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. — The Shelby County Clerk’s Office will get more than half a million dollars for postage to help deal with a weeks-long backup mailing out new vehicle license plates. County commissioners approved $540,000 for the clerk’s office near the end of a lengthy Monday night meeting. County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s office had been […]

Tuesday is primary election day in Shelby County and in many counties across Tennessee. Polls close at 7 p.m. and results will be posted here as they come in Tuesday evening. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris issued a statement on Twitter following his primary win Tuesday evening: “I am thrilled by this evening’s primary election […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — April is Autism Awareness Month and while we honor the disorder for one month, families deal with it year-round. Rapper Kia Shine, who just earned the key to Shelby County, speaks with WREG as his son conquers autism. Nakia “Shine” Coleman is known around Memphis for his music. But in 2012, his […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The charge against the man accused of threatening Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer was reportedly dismissed Thursday morning. George Johnson was facing a misdemeanor assault charge after he was seen on camera yelling profanities at Sawyer while waving a confederate flag in June of 2021. Johnson was part of the crew moving […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby County Commissioner said she wants legal action after years of harassment from white supremacists. For almost four years, Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer says she’s been harassed by George Johnson of Mississippi. He is believed to be a member of a group called Confederate 901. Johnson was accused of threatening […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer is teaming up with the Shelby County Health Department to give out free at-home COVID tests this Saturday. The drive-thru giveaway will be located in the parking lot of the Springdale Baptist Church in North Memphis. The event will start at 11 a.m. and will last until […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Commissioner Van Turner announced on Twitter Tuesday that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Turner said that he had been vaccinated and boosted. He credited the vaccines for ensuring his symptoms were mild. Commissioner Turner recommended getting vaccinated and boosted. Earlier this week, Tami Sawyer announced that she tested positive […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer said in a Facebook post that this year’s Kwanzaa Celebration will be postponed due to an increase of COVID-19 cases. The event was originally scheduled for December 29 at Mahogany Memphis. WREG will update with more information as it becomes available.