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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making a positive impact in our community. This week, we caught up with a group brightening spirits during difficult times. Rosemary Alexander-Ledbetter was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in May. Every two weeks, Rosemary goes to West Cancer Clinic in DeSoto […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man accused of killing two women he arranged a date with online has been convicted on two counts of first-degree murder, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. A jury found 26-year-old Darrin Walker guilty after a five-day trial in Criminal Court. Both charges carry a life sentence and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple people are dead or injured after nearly a dozen shootings in the Little Rock area, police say. The Arkansas State Police, the Little Rock Police Department and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are reportedly investigating 11 shootings that have happened over the past day. According to the Arkansas State Police, three […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Briarcrest Christian ATH Max Carroll is taking his talents to TCU after committing to the Horned Frogs Friday. The 3-star athlete and No. 18 recruit in the state, according to 247Sports, chose TCU over Texas A&M, Michigan, and Vanderbilt. Former Tigers coach Anthony Jones, who’s now the running backs coach at […]

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 […]

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ DEADLINE DAY The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s 6 p.m. EDT trade deadline fast approaching. Soto is the biggest name on the block, with Washington considering bids for the 23-year-old slugger after he turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Monday the indictment of 19 people and 16 arrests on a wide variety of charges after a yearlong investigation by special agents from TBI’s Drug Investigation Division. Starting in June 2021, agents coordinated efforts with the TBI, 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force, the Hardin County […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Crews began a routine inspection of the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, or “old bridge,” between Memphis and West Memphis on Monday. The work requires an outside lane to be blocked by inspectors, but traffic still appeared to be moving smoothly Monday despite the lane closure. The inspections will last about three weeks, on Mondays […]

Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest: Domino’s Pizza #5442 – […]

MEMPHIS – It is still one of the hot topics around the country. The changing landscape of college football with not only Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC but UCLA and USC making the move from the PAC-12 to the Big 10. Realignment has reared its head again, which isn’t necessarily good news for the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Up to 7,500 people will be pulled out of poverty thanks to a $25-million grant earned by the University of Memphis. The GROWWTH proposal is a workforce readiness program designed to prepare local business and the workforce for Ford’s Blue Oval City. “This is a testament to the ability of departments across […]