Mayor Lee Harris seeks to limit use of military equipment … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will present a new ordinance that would limit the use of certain military equipment by local law enforcement. “We all know that you don’t need a grenade launcher to keep residents safe in Shelby County,” Harris said. The ordinance includes a dozen other items like tracked armored […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores: Oct. 11-17 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: El Toro Loco Mexican […]
Back to class: Many teachers apprehensive about return, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County students were given the choice to go back to the classroom this Monday — but teachers didn’t have an option. They are expected to be back in the building, and WREG found out it’s causing some to resign or take a leave of absence. This week, a caravan of cars […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores: Sept. 6-12 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: Jerry’s Ice Cream – […]
4th person surrenders in slaying of rapper Young … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A fourth person wanted in the slaying of rapper Young Dolph turned himself in on Friday, Memphis police said. Jermarcus Johnson was wanted on a charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, police said on the agency’s Facebook page. Police did not provide any additional details about Johnson or his alleged […]
Shelby County Schools parents left with more questions … The decision to extend the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Tennessee through August 29 is having a potential ripple effect for Shelby County schools parents and when their children could likely return to the classroom.
Class begins August 31: Shelby County Schools board … The finalized schedule offers new details about an unprecedented year to come.
Retired army veteran, MPD sergeant creates outreach … Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making a difference in our community. This week, we caught up with Craig Littles- a retired police sergeant giving back to the community where he was born and raised. “Everything we do is an extension of what I wanted as a kid in […]
London Lamar appointed interim state senator, Dist. … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — State Rep. London Lamar was selected by the Shelby County Commission on Thursday to serve as Interim Senator for the state of Tennessee, District 33, completing the term vacated by former state Sen. Katrina Robinson. Lamar (D-Memphis) will vacate her House District 91 seat to serve in the appointed Senate role. Regardless […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores Nov. 15-21 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: Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill […]
Owner of daycare, driver indicted after baby dies … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Two women have been indicted after a child died after he was left inside a hot car outside of a Memphis daycare earlier this year, according to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. Fay Eschoe, 62, and Dessie X, 64, were indicted on charges of aggravated child abuse and criminally negligent homicide. According […]
