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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Forget that small market label. The Memphis Grizzlies have quickly become the talk of the NBA, closing in on the All-Star break with the league’s third best record. Of course, it all starts with Ja Morant. The first time All-Star and All-Star starter is becoming one of the NBA’s top draws. He’s in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Thousands of people are expected to flock to Beale Street to bring in the new year, but with COVID cases soaring it raises the question of what precautions will be in place. Despite this 5th surge, folks at the Tin Roof have said they’re ready for the crowd and to help people safely […]

MEMPHIS — After a much needed bye week, the Tigers get set to kick off the final third of the season Saturday when the U of M hosts 23rd-ranked and once beaten SMU. It is a rematch of one of the best games in Tigers’ history. Two years ago, the Tigers knocked off unbeaten SMU […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It was back to work for the Grizzlies on Monday, out to bounce back from that disappointing performance in game one of their playoff opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. And if you expected to see the Grizz down in the dumps and worried about their predicament, one game into a seven game […]

MEMPHIS, Ten.. — One person was killed in a shooting east of downtown Memphis. Police responded to a shooting call in the 600 block of Pontotoc near Orleans at 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The neighborhood is half a mile from the FedEx Forum and a mile from Beale Street. Investigators say the man was found unresponsive […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Labor Day weekend is in full swing across the Mid-South from concerts to festivals. While COVID-19 forced the postponement of some events, others are going on as scheduled.  As many try to make the most of their Labor Day weekend, a battle is underway to keep mask requirements in school, all while […]

Thousands of people came out to enjoy Downtown Memphis and to cheer on our Grizzlies over the weekend. With another game scheduled for Monday evening, police expect a strong presence of fans.

MEMPHIS — One of the best to ever play in the Beale Street Blue and a member of the famed Core Four is heading back to Memphis. The Grizzlies and Lakers making a trade today that brings Marc Gasol back to the Bluff City. That’s the good news. The bad news is Gasol will likely […]

Memphis is paying tribute to activist, journalist and Civil Rights leader Ida B. Wells. Dr. Lasimba Gray and Michelle Duster talk about the day and what it means for Wells to be honored with her own statue on Beale Street.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Saturday night was a busy night for downtown Memphis, with COVID-19 restrictions loosening, the Grizzlies taking on the Utah Jazz at the FedexForum, and it’s Memorial Day weekend. Officials are doing all they can to keep everyone safe downtown. If you’re heading downtown, you want to make sure you have five dollars […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dangerous driving is the talk of the town, and this time it was caught on camera. You can see that vehicle, a black Dodge Charger, backing up while trying to avoid police. It only narrowly missed our photographer’s car and other drivers. One of WREG’s photographer recorded it all on his dash […]