Shelby County family reflects on first week of virtual … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first week of virtual learning for Shelby County Schools students is in the books. It’s been a historic week as tens of thousands of students have powered up to learn from home. WREG got to take a peek at the Friday afternoon music and art classes for second-grader Maria Brent and […]
Students make voices heard outside district office … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of Shelby County students walked away from their books Wednesday morning because they say they want to do something that is just as important to their future — playing football. Some high school football players got emotional outside the Shelby County Schools building, because it looks like they won’t be playing […]
16-year-old among 3 murder suspects captured by Marshals MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Three murder suspects, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested for first-degree murder in Memphis, the U.S. Marshals Service announced. According to a press release, Michael Mahan was found shot to death at the 3600 block of Hallbrook on April 7. A warrant was issued for the arrest of a 16-year-old for this crime. […]
Thousands in danger of having utilities cut off as … Thousands of electric customers in Memphis are in danger of having their service cut off starting on Monday.
Shelby County Schools considers cuts with anticipated … The district is anticipating a $11.5 million revenue loss, as school board members discussed at a meeting Thursday afternoon.
Shelby County Restaurant Scores: Dec. 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: Chang’s House (Food Service) […]
President Biden, leaders react after Pearson, Jones … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — President Joe Biden, lawmakers, and other leaders are reacting after Republican members of the Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel two Democrats, including Memphis’ Justin J. Pearson, for breaking rules of decorum during a protest last week. The vote to expel Pearson was split along party lines 69-26, removing […]
Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee … NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday, a week after their expulsion for participating in a gun control protest propelled them into the national spotlight. State Rep. Justin Pearson, of Memphis, was […]
The Gentlemen’s League engages with young men over … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local non-profit brought together more than 200 young men for breakfast to kick off the fourth year of their mentorship program on Wednesday. The Gentlemen’s League fellowshipped and engaged with youth over chicken and waffles, french toast sticks, omelets, bacon, sausage, pop tarts, and of course orange juice to wash it […]
Security guard accused of assaulting LeMoyne-Owen … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A security guard is accused of assaulting a LeMoyne-Owen College student during a confrontation inside the dorms. This incident happened on February 2. The student, 24-year-old Destinie Jones, said the altercation started after friends came to her about a confrontation the security guard, 30-year-old Darius Brown had with another student inside the […]
Whitehaven High School football player killed in … A Whitehaven football player was killed during a shooting at a local gas station Thursday afternoon.
