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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after police say a shooting happened on Beale Street and Riverside Drive Saturday night. It was just before 11 p.m. when detectives say shots rang out, striking two teenagers. A WREG crew member captured the moment first responders desperately tried saving the life of a teen critically injured. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memorial Day weekend of 2015 nearly destroyed Valeria Henderson. The mother of an Army Sergeant is still grieving while his killer remains on the run. Memphis police say her son, Calvin Wilhite Jr. was shot near the FedEx Forum on May 24. “I hate them, I hate them,” Henderson said. “That was […]

As the playoffs heat up, fans all around Memphis are repping for the Grizzlies, with some wearing jerseys and some wearing hats. One father-son duo is taking their love to another level. Every game day, fans pack FedEx Forum, showing their love for the Grizzlies. But this father is taking the love in his heart […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Beale Street Landing, the $43 million river cruise dock that opened in downtown Memphis in 2014 after a decade of planning and construction, is undergoing renovations to replace a cracked concrete façade. Memphis River Parks Partnership announced Tuesday that demolition is happening now, with construction of a new façade expected by December. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three juveniles were arrested for a homicide that left a 15-year-old dead and a 16-year-old injured from gunfire, according to the U.S. Marshals. Click here to read the original story. The shooting happened on March 4 on Beale Street and Riverside Drive. Rodriques “Little Rocky” Minor was later identified as the 15-year-old […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Leaders at the Memphis Police Department presented new crime numbers to city council members this week. Homicides and interstate shootings. These are two things we unfortunately hear about too much. But new numbers from the Memphis Police Department show a shift. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis and her team presented the crime trends […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a Mother’s Day weekend filled with gatherings and music fans coming into Memphis for the Beale Street Music Festival a week earlier, Shelby County is experiencing an increase in COVID cases. Desiree Dyson said her family is ready to mask up again if it means staying safe. “I just think that […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following the Beale Street shooting more than a week ago, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis released a statement about the violence, but today was the first time she’s spoken to us on camera. “I think it was an anomaly,” Chief Davis said. “Because it’s unusual for any individual to see police officers […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis icon Ida B. Wells has been added to Barbie’s list of role models. Mattel released a doll modeled after the civil rights leader on January 17 as part of Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series. The collection features inspiring female role models that have paved the way in women’s history and continue to inspire […]

The Downtown Memphis Commission, Beale Street Management and City of Memphis announced a security fee will be implemented Memorial Day weekend along Beale Street.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a busy weekend for Memphis Police as officers responded to several shooting across the city. Saturday night, a teenage boy and girl were shot near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Beale Street around 11:00. A 15-year-old boy died from his injuries. Investigators have not said what led up to […]