Crash that killed firefighter caused by driver running … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG is learning more about a crash in South Memphis that tragically took the life of a Memphis firefighter. David Pleasant was killed, and three other firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a ladder truck was involved in a crash on E.H. Crump Boulevard and Danny Thomas. Investigators have spent the […]
Car crashes into officers following shooting suspect … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two officers and one suspect were taken to the hospital after police followed a shooting suspect onto I-40, where the suspect crashed and officers were hit by another driver. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday when officers someone in a black Infiniti shooting at another car in the area of […]
Memphis firefighter killed in crash identified UPDATE: The Memphis firefighter killed in Wednesday’s crash has been identified as David Pleasant. Pleasant was the driver of Truck 5 stationed at Fire Station 8. Watch for more updates today on WREG.com. MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A Memphis firefighter was killed and three firefighters and a civilian were injured in a crash Wednesday night in South […]
Three-car crash in Frayser sends officer to hospital MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police responded to a three-car accident in Frayser that left an officer injured Monday morning. Police say the crash happened at Thomas Street and Whitney Avenue. “I was going through the light and all of a sudden I noticed she was coming right at me, and I tried to turn to […]
MFD Chief wants stricter penalties for drivers that … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Chief of the Memphis Fire Department wants a policy change after an overnight crash that injured two firefighters. A Memphis firefighter remains in the hospital after being hit by a car while responding to a crash on I-240. A second firefighter was also injured during the incident. Chief Gina Sweat says […]
Delta says pilot accused of threatening to shoot … Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that the pilot accused of threatening to shoot the plane’s captain during a flight no longer works for the airline, and federal officials say his authority to carry a gun on board was revoked. Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted Oct. 18 and charged with interfering with a flight crew over […]
Dustin Johnson stays in groove, opens with 63 at … SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Dustin Johnson already is approaching $10 million in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series and he’s playing like that number is going to keep soaring. Johnson ran off nine birdies Friday, none longer than about 12 feet, and posted a 9-under 63 at Rich Harvest Farms to build a three-shot lead […]
40 years after ‘Temple of Doom’, 80s actor is a star … A lifetime ago he was the iconic child star of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” as Short Round, and Data in “Goonies”.
David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies … NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died. He was 89. McCullough died Sunday in Hingham, Massachusetts, according to his publisher, […]
Mic’d up during ESPN Sunday night games draws rave … ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball has taken its fair share of criticism for changes trying to get younger fans interested in the game, but there has been one this season that has generated rave reviews. MLB has expanded letting players being mic’d up and interviewed during games after doing it on a limited […]
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers … DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers faked a handoff, rolled right and threw off-balance left, woefully short of his target. Rodgers’ poor pass intended for left tackle David Bakhtiari on a fourth down was picked off by rookie Aidan Hutchinson. It was one of several plays the four-time NFL MVP wished he had back. Rodgers matched […]