Lanes of 385 blocked after crash MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lanes of highway 385 were blocked after a crash Thursday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, all westbound lanes were blocked after a two-vehicle crash on highway 385 near Ridgeway. TDOT says the left shoulder was also blocked. Memphis Police say the crash was reported just before 12:30 p.m. Police […]
Hwy 385, Ridgeway lanes back open after 3-car accident UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE BACK OPEN. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Highway 385 East and Ridgeway Road eastbound lanes are closed due to a three-vehicle accident. Northbound lanes of Ridgeway under the overpass at Highway 385 west are also closed. One person was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. MPD said the lanes […]
Police arrest man accused of drag racing, selling … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – A Memphis man is facing serious charges after a special patrol caught him allegedly drag racing. According to investigators, officers caught 23-year-old Jeremiah Taylor racing down Winchester near Ridgeway Wednesday night. Those officers were part of a force conducting “Operation Spring Cleaning”, an effort to make the streets safer by putting more […]
Shelby County Restaurant Scores March 1-7 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:La Quinta Inn (Food Service) […]
Officer hit by car during traffic stop leads to chase MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is being accused of hitting an officer with his car and leading police on a chase after an attempted traffic stop. The incident happened last year in October when two police officers saw a Dodge Charger speeding on Quince and Ridgeway Road. During the traffic stop, officers said the driver, […]
‘We just want our dog back, she’s our family’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In what seems like forever since she last saw her fur baby, Megan McCoy is not losing hope that she will find her beloved show dog Oakley. “It’s been kind of a rollercoaster since,” McCoy said. “I have hired a private investigator.” Through her investigator, McCoy has been tracking the suspects she […]
Four lead police on chase in stolen dealership car, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men were arrested after police say a stolen vehicle from a car dealership was involved in a police chase Thursday. A manager at City Auto in Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported to police that two vehicles, a Dodge Charger and Jeep Cherokee, were stolen from the dealership on Feb. 21. Video surveillance captured […]
Man charged after stealing, burglarizing multiple … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A Memphis man has been charged after police say he stole and burglarized multiple vehicles Tuesday afternoon. According to Memphis Police, two cars, a 2007 Nissan Sentra and a 2020 Ford Escape, were stolen around 1:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Atlantic Way. Another vehicle in the area had been vandalized. Officers […]
Micheel and Gossett inducted into the Tennessee Golf … MEMPHIS – A big night out at Ridgeway Country Club for two of this city’s best golfers as native Memphians Shaun Micheel and David Gossett were inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame. It’s a two man class in the class of 2022. One, Micheel, prepped at CBHS and won the 2003 PGA Championship. […]
Memphis opens Respite Centers to give warmth, power … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The City of Memphis along with the Office of Emergency Management, Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security are joining forces with the American Red Cross and faith-based partners to open three Respite Centers as residents struggle with extended power outages and extreme cold. The Respite Centers will be open Saturday, Feb. 5 […]
Officers and colleagues remember CJ Jones MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was an emotional “home going” service for Memphis Police Officer Corille Jones. 32-year-old C.J. as he was known to his family and friends was killed January 20th while on duty. His cruiser was struck by another car at Pleasant Hill and East Shelby Drive. This morning’s service at Hope Presbyterian Church […]