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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — How will the greater effects of the Tyre Nichols death case impact crime in Memphis? Experts point to other cities as a model for predictions. When Freddie Gray died in the custody of the Baltimore Police, it changed the course of that city’s history. “Damaged our city in a variety of ways […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Welcome home Showboats! The United States Football League is once again setting up shop in the Bluff City. League leaders and Memphis’ mayor made the announcement on Tuesday. The Showboats, who played in Memphis back in the ‘80s will return for games this spring. There’s a lot of excitement from local leaders […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis, and the country, is awaiting release of video showing the traffic stop that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols earlier this month. The video is set to be released by the city of Memphis sometime after 6 p.m. (CT) Friday. It will be available here after […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A global company is expanding its corporate roots in Memphis. Sylvamo, known as the world’s paper company, showed off its new worldwide headquarters in East Memphis on Wednesday. At the Sylvamo corporation, not even the rain could put a damper on the company’s grand opening of its new world headquarters on Primacy Parkway. “They chose this […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Piles of trash, tires, and mattresses are plaguing neighborhoods across Memphis. It’s a problem you’ve brought to WREG’s attention countless times. A few months ago, WREG Investigators found out the city was having a tough time hiring people for its pickup program. After making our headlines last spring, the city said it […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday it would review the Memphis Police Department and its specialized units. Through the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center, also known as COPS office, certain policies and practices of the Memphis Police Department will be reviewed.  Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn J. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-South governments should work to engage Ford in helping increase quality, affordable housing, according to experts speaking at Wednesday’s State of Memphis Housing Summit. Ford has announced plans to hire nearly 6,000 people at its new Blue Oval City plant in Haywood County. It’s an exciting time for Memphis and presents an […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced in court Thursday it is ending its contract with Peppertree Apartments and pulling funding, according to a news release from the city of Memphis. HUD said the owners of the troubled Whitehaven subsidized housing complex have not provided decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — President and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas, and Water, J.T. Young is resigning to return to his hometown. Effective Oct. 14, Young will resign as the top executive at the nation’s largest three-service public utility. Young has accepted a position at Florida Power & Light. J.T. has led MLGW with integrity, humility, […]

UPDATE: Authorities have provided the mugshot the man involved in this incident. UPDATE: According to TBI, a man has been charged following the officer-involved shooting incident. TBI stated, “Early Friday morning, agents secured warrants charging the man, Charles Williams II with two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault.  Williams […]

UPDATE, 7:27 P.M. TUESDAY: MLGW says 31 water main breaks have been repaired and crews are working on eight more. At least 42 sprinkler systems have been isolated and secured on private properties. Water has been secured for 2,248 residential and commercial customers. Crews are working on securing another 200 Tuesday night. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — […]