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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police have arrested the last suspect who was accused of shooting at Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies earlier this month. Prentis Frison, 21, was wanted in connection to an incident that happened earlier this month when deputies were shot at after responding to a prowler call at a car dealership on Covington […]

In a little over a week, change will come to the Shelby County District Attorney General’s office in the form of a new D.A. Democrat Steve Mulroy defeated longtime District Attorney General Amy Weirich earlier this month. District Attorney General-Elect Mulroy spoke with Live at 9 about what lies ahead.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 17-year-old was arrested Friday night after being accused of a carjacking. Officers responded to a carjacking call in the 3000 block of Lamar Avenue just before 9 p.m. Friday. They later received information that the stolen vehicle was last seen at February Road and Peace Street in southwest Memphis. When officers […]

HOT TOPICS: Mulroy Wins D.A. Race The New County Commission Tennessee Primary Results GUESTS: Gabby Salinas (Chair, Shelby County Democratic Party) Terry Roland (Former Shelby County Commission)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Changes are possibly coming to Shelby County’s criminal justice system after Steve Mulroy was elected the county’s next district attorney. The University of Memphis law professor defeated current District Attorney Amy Weirich by more than 16,000 votes by campaigning on a progressive platform. He is set to be sworn in on Thursday, September 1. […]

Here are the highlights of the August 4 Shelby County and Tennessee election: ► Shelby County elections: Full results TENNESSEE GOVERNOR With 98% reporting, Dr. Jason Martin has won the Democratic primary. Martin will face Gov. Bill Lee and a bunch of independent candidates in November. U.S. HOUSEIn District 8, Rep. David Kustoff easily won […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andy Ogles, a far-right county mayor, won Tennessee’s crowded Republican primary on Thursday in a reconfigured congressional district in left-leaning Nashville that the party is hoping to flip in November. In a warning ahead of the general election, he said, “Liberals, we’re coming for you.” Ogles, the Maury County mayor and […]

UPDATE, 11:45 p.m.: With 122 of 144 precincts reporting just a few minutes before midnight, Steve Mulroy maintained a decisive lead over incumbent Amy Weirich. The Democratic challenger had 58% of the vote to his Republican opponent’s 42%. “Barring some statistically improbable election day results appear tonight, we have won the election for Shelby County […]

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 15-year-old charged with murder and other crimes in the carjacking death of a beloved Memphis pastor was on probation for a previous carjacking, records show. Records for the juvenile suspect, who is not being named by WREG because he has not been transferred to adult court, were obtained Friday. They show […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Shelby County District Attorney candidate Steve Mulroy received an endorsement from the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others impacted by police brutality during their visit to the Bluff City. As early voting continues, endorsements continue to pour in for both candidates in the race for the Shelby County District Attorney.  Endorsements for Weirich […]