Beale Street club owner Robert McRae dies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Robert “Lunchbox” McRae, the owner of Peoples on Beale, died Sept. 1 after what his family describes as ongoing health issues. He was 38. McRae worked at various businesses on Beale Street over the course of 15 years, 10 of which were spent at Peoples. In 2015, he had the opportunity […]
Beale Street businessman Tommy Peters dies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis’ music and entertainment community is mourning the loss of Tommy Peters, owner of several music clubs and restaurants throughout the city and in other cities. Family members confirmed his death Sunday at age 66, saying he died of kidney failure. His daughter, Sara Fay Egan, said Peters died in Orlando while […]
Reckless driving on the streets of downtown Memphis … 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 […]
From Beale Street to county schools, staying safe … 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 […]
Beale Street Landing undergoes $1.1M renovation to … 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. […]
Randolph and Allen to have their numbers retired … MEMPHIS — It’s a landmark moment for the Memphis Grizzlies but one we all knew was coming. Wednesday, the team announced that it will retire the jerseys of two of the best to ever wear the Beale Street Blue, half of the famed Core Four, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen. The Grizzlies will retire ZBo’s […]
Justin Welch convicted in Downtown crime spree that … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who killed two people including a Memphis police officer during a series of unprovoked attacks across Downtown Memphis in 2016 was convicted by a jury Tuesday. Justin Welch, aka Justine Welch, was convicted on one count of first-degree murder, one count of vehicular homicide, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, […]
Memphis musician takes classical music to corner … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the most dangerous parts of Memphis is a man who sticks out like a sore thumb. Henry Booker has been playing the piano since he was a child, and now he’s bringing the sounds of his keys to places he thinks it will impact the most. He sets up his musical […]
Beale Street to implement $5 security fee this weekend MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Those visiting Beale Street this weekend will have to pay a $5 “security fee,” according to the Downtown Memphis Commission. The commission made the announcement Thursday. Starting this weekend, the fee will be used on Friday and Saturday nights. “The security fee is used to help reduce crowd sizes and create the […]
MPD: Woman wanted on attempted murder charges after … An arrest warrant was issued after two people were sent to the hospital following a shooting on Beale Street shortly after midnight on Sunday, according to Memphis Police.
Bike Night on Beale postponed for two weeks for noncompliance … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bikers and bike lovers will have to wait two weeks before they can return to Beale Street. In a post on Twitter, Beale Street announced Bike Night is postponed until August 18 due to noncompliance with Bike Night rules. Additionally, the post states the helmet mandate will be enforced and reminded riders […]
