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Top Local Memphis News

TN Dismisses Pending State Discrimination Complaints, 90 Days to Refile with AG's Office

Bill Lee · Nashville

TN Dismisses Pending State Discrimination Complaints, 90 Days to Refile with AG's Office

Coverage: 10 sources

The pending cases were dismissed when the Tennessee Human Rights Commission was sunset.See the Story

Shots fired at Memphis Police officer downtown: MPD

Crime · Memphis

Shots fired at Memphis Police officer downtown: MPD

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis Police officer was shot at overnight in the downtown area, according to the department. Officers say they responded to the shots-fired call at the intersection of Rufus Thomas Boulevard and Peabody Place just before 1:50 a.m. (Photos by: WREG's Jerrita Patterson)(Photos by: WREG's Jerrita Patterson)(Photos by: WREG's Jerrita Patterson) No one was reported injured. At this time, it is still unclear who pulled the trigg…See the Story

7-Year-Old Child Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting in Northaven, SCSO Says

Tennessee · Tennessee

7-Year-Old Child Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting in Northaven, SCSO Says

89% Center coverage: 9 sources

A 7-year-old child suffered critical injuries after an accidental shooting Monday morning in Northaven, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).See the Story

Judge Recused From Tyre Nichols Federal Case Has More Cases Reassigned, Court Docs Show

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

The judge who recused himself from the case against former Memphis Police officers convicted in the federal trial over the death of Tyre Nichols has had two other cases reassigned, documents show.Tyre Nichols · Memphis See the Story

Judge Ousts Mayor of Helena-West Helena; Franklin Responds

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. -- An Arkansas mayor was removed from office on Monday after his latest controversy. Helena-West Helena's Christopher Franklin was ousted by a judge just days after he was arrested. The now former mayor is charged with failing to pay his taxes. However, during a hearing, the judge heard a number of other complaints against Franklin. After the four-hour court case, WREG had the chance to talk with citizens of the town abo…Taxes · Helena-West Helena See the Story

Student traumatized by teacher's misconduct, mom says

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis mom says her daughter is still suffering three years after reporting the inappropriate behavior of a Memphis Shelby County Schools teacher. On Saturday, Kenneth Clay, 29, was convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual battery involving a student at Winchester Elementary in 2022. Former MSCS teacher convicted of aggravated sexual battery Prosecutors said Clay had a female student perform oral sex on him inside …Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis See the Story

xAI Receives Permit for 15 Power Turbines, Chamber Says

74% Center coverage: 8 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department has approved a permit for xAI to operate 15 natural gas turbines as secondary emergency power backups, the Greater Memphis Chamber said Wednesday. The company immediately released a statement: "xAI welcomes today's decision by the Shelby County Health Department. Our onsite power generation will be equipped with state-of-the-art emissions control technology, making this facility the lowest emi…Elon Musk · Memphis See the Story

Arkansas Fire-Related Deaths Surpass 2024 Total

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas state officials reported Monday that fire-related deaths in the state have surpassed last year’s total. Officials with the Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office reported that there have been 34 deaths so far this year, passing the 2024 total of 27 fire-related deaths. Working 4 You: Could more have been done to save a North Little Rock man from a deadly fire? Arkansas fire-related deaths have stayed close in rec…Fire · Arkansas See the Story

One Injured After Car Crashes Into Cooper-Young Restaurant

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A car crashed into a Cooper-Young restaurant, leaving one person injured, according to Memphis Police. At 9 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a one-vehicle accident where a vehicle ran into Celtic Crossing on South Cooper Street. The photo shows that the restaurant's front porch was split in half. Celtic Crossing Photo by WREGCeltic Crossing Photo by WREG The following video shows surveillance video of the crash: Police sa…Social Media · Memphis See the Story

Man Arrested After Memphis Rox Shooting; Victim ID'd by Family as Gym Employee

67% Center coverage: 12 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An arrest has been made in connection to a fatal double shooting at a South Memphis rock-climbing gym, and one of the victims has been identified as an employee and mountain climber. Farris Haley, 28, was arrested near the scene of the shooting Sunday. Haley is currently booked on charges of tampering with evidence and resisting arrest, though not with charges directly related to the shooting. Memphis Police said that both the s…Facebook · Memphis See the Story

Jahmai Mashack drafted by Memphis Grizzlies with final pick of the 2025 NBA Draft

92% Center coverage: 12 sources

Memphis Grizzlies · Memphis See the Story

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