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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rapper Lil Wayne has reportedly canceled his appearance at the Beale Street Music Festival. According to a statement on the Beale Street Music Festival app, Lil Wayne was not able to travel to Memphis due to “mechanical problems” with the jet he was traveling in. “Due to circumstances beyond the control of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Security changes are coming to Beale Street after this weekend’s triple shooting outside of a club, officials say. If you hit Beale this weekend, wanding with hand-held metal detectors will be happening from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. At the moment, those detectors are used beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police have released security photos of the men they believe were involved in a shooting in Downtown Memphis over the weekend. The shooting left a man fighting for his life. Police released pictures of men they want to talk to about the shooting. Detectives say four men were caught on surveilance […]

MEMPHIS – There’s good news and then there’s bad news as the Grizzlies are back at FedExForum for the first of two straight against the L.A. Clippers. We’ll start with the good news. Ja Morant will be back in the line-up Wednesday night after missing Tuesday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. We just don’t […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We have more questions than answers about the shootout on Beale Street that left two people injured and one man dead over the weekend. This happened in the heart of Memphis. A tourist destination. A street many of you have been on. That’s why many want a better understanding of what happened. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of the victim in last week’s fatal Beale Street shooting addressed the media Friday morning along with their attorney. Tacquan Smith, a local rapper and father of four with one on the way, was killed on April 10th as shots rang outside The Green Room on April 10th. The victim’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– As Memphis and the Mid-South grapple with violent crime, life in a pandemic, and joblessness, some religious leaders headed to Beale Street Thursday to show the impact the power of prayer can have on a city. With heads bowed and hands raised, many who make up Pray for Memphis and the Mid-South came […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For many, Friday marks the start of Spring Break, with schools getting out for the week. Unlike years past, it’s expected to be a busy travel season, especially, at Memphis International Airport. WREG has been speaking with travelers since this morning and the crowd has certainly grown by the hour. Officials are projecting we could […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The threat of severe weather forced organizers to evacuate crowds from the Beale Street Music Festival. The second day of the music festival briefly ended when potentially severe storms were predicted to move into the area. Organizers issued a severe weather warning on the Beale Street Music Festival app. “A dangerous weather […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Downtown Memphis Commission is excited about new projects and growth downtown last year but says it’s also concerned about the safety of those who work, live, and play downtown. “Property crimes were an issue across the city, and downtown was also included in that,” said DMC President Paul Young. “We are […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A deadly gun battle on Beale Street has many asking what’s being done to keep the iconic street safe. On April 10, the sun started to rise giving just enough light to see the massive police presence in the heart of Memphis. Police say around 2:15 a.m., three men stepped foot onto […]