Man threatens mass shooting after arrest on I-40, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man arrested for reckless driving along I-40 last month is also facing a charge of making a threat of mass violence. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department said Christopher Caldwell, 21, was driving at speeds in excess of 90 mph, weaving in and out of traffic, and taunting deputies when he was […]
Local 7-on-7 league provides new opportunity for … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — For the past couple of months, the city of Memphis has rallied around athletes whose seasons were lost to COVID-19. “It’s a tough time for us, but we’re going to make the most of it,” said Oakhaven senior Gary Brown Jr. That’s exactly what Raising the Bar Community Development has set […]
A closer look at the Shelby County Clerk’s race MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert has been in the headlines lately for her office’s handling of the new license plate rollout. Halbert is up for re-election this August, and is facing two contenders for the job: Independent candidate Harold C. Smith and Republican Jeff Jacobs. WREG is taking a closer look at this […]
SCS deadline for online or in-person learning is … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — By Friday, Shelby County Schools parents have to decide if they want their children to go back into the classroom next semester or continue learning online. The school district plans to offer both options. Shauntina Rainey has already made her choice. She’s keeping her 4th and 1st graders home. “The pandemic and everything, I […]
Shelby County commissioners push for answers about … Shelby County Commissioners want answers about how the upcoming school year will look during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s what Shelby County parents will need for virtual … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Next week, the Shelby County School System will begin distributing free digital devices that will be the link between students and teachers. Preparations are underway to provide thousands of Shelby County students with digital devices as they get ready for virtual learning in the fall. Denozanna Moore is the President of United […]
Live At 9: Interagency Board Looks to Develop School … Tennessee’s Governor recently signed an executive order aimed at enhancing school safety efforts across the state. Local leaders are now developing those kind of programs as well as addressing the root of the violence. Two members of the Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Justice Board spoke with Live at 9 about their recent meeting.
Former Melrose school band director facing charges … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former band director at a Memphis school is accused of stealing fees he collected from students, the second time he’s faced similar allegations in two years. Jimmie Wilson was indicted on theft and official misconduct charges in Shelby County. He spent just a few months as band director at Melrose High […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores Sept. 27 – Oct. 3 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: Waffle House #317 – […]
Local high school football teams brace for changes … Between players dropping out and new safety guidelines, it’s an unprecedented situation for high school coaches to handle.
Online or in-person: Shelby County Schools plans … The district will attempt to provide both digital and in-person learning options this fall. Families will select a track, then begin a semester-long learning plan.
