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Man intentionally set deadly house fire after argument, police say HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (WREG) — A Helena-West Helena man is accused of intentionally setting a disabled man’s house on fire after an argument. Fransisco Rincon lives just two doors fr…

Bitter cold is about to hit the Mid-South. Expect “dangerously cold wind chills” Thursday night, the National Weather Service says.

'Dangerously cold wind chills' coming to Memphis area MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bitter cold is about to hit the Mid-South. Expect “dangerously cold wind chills” Thursday night, the National Weather Service says. There is a Wind Chill Warning until …

4 injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-40 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four people were injured in a crash at I-40 near Warford Wednesday night. Police say officers responded to the four vehicle crash just after 9 p.m. Three people were transpor…

Police said four people are in custody, and three are juveniles. They were taken to hospitals as a precaution after the crash, but an officer at the scene said there were no major injuries.

Stolen car crashes into building; 4 in custody MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A stolen car with four people inside careened into a building at Mississippi Boulevard and Danny Thomas on Tuesday. The crash left the vehicle halfway inside the garage-door entry.…

Police said the would-be victim confronted two men and a young girl who were attempting to take his vehicle while he was sitting in it at the Avery Park Apartments.

Teen shot after trying to steal car with man inside MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man turned the tables on some would-be thieves who attempted to take his car in Raleigh Tuesday morning. Police said the would-be victim confronted two men and a young girl…

Dozens gathered at Northpoint Christian School Tuesday night in memory of professional football player Christian Saulsberry.

Vigil held for football player killed in Mississippi SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WREG) — Dozens gathered at Northpoint Christian School Tuesday night in memory of professional football player Christian Saulsberry. Saulsberry’s life was cut short at…

Carleesha Holmes may be all smiles in her mug shot, but she is facing serious charges after police say she tried to kill her ex-boyfriend Monday.

Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend, hiding gun in BBQ grill MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Carleesha Holmes may be all smiles in her mug shot, but she is facing serious charges after police say she tried to kill her ex-boyfriend Monday. Holmes, 27, is charged with …

Police say 22-year-old Kodie Lewis was found with an apparent gunshot wound at 1:26 a.m. on Pendleton Street.

Victim identified after body found on Pendleton Street MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have identified a man who was found dead overnight Tuesday. Police say 22-year-old Kodie Lewis was found with an apparent gunshot wound at 1:26 a.m. on Pendleton Street. He …

This is ridiculous..

Woman shot at for hitting brakes on I-40, police say MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a scary ride for a Memphis woman who says someone shot at her after she suddenly braked along Interstate 40 earlier this month. The incident happened on Dec. 2. The dr…

An ID for missing nursing student BarShay Wilson was found near a body in Arlington, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

Missing University of Memphis nursing student’s ID found near body MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An ID for missing nursing student BarShay Wilson was found near a body in Arlington, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. A city watch was issued for the 25-year-old…

This is just sad..

Children caught on camera stealing packages MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People in the Evergreen Historic District say a pair of elementary school students were stealing packages and other items outside their homes this week. Several thefts along …

Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Monica Timmerman was arrested for suspected DUI after crashing her car into a utility pole at Poplar and East Parkway North late Wednesday night.

Shelby County ADA arrested for suspected DUI after crash MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Monica Timmerman was arrested for suspected DUI after crashing her car into a utility pole at Poplar and East Parkway North late Wed…

33-year-old Fontrell Antonio Baines, known as Nuke Bizzle, was sentenced Thursday to six years in federal prison and ordered to pay $704,760 in restitution to the California Employment Development Department (EDD).

Rapper sentenced to 6 years after bragging about COVID fraud in music video MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A rapper from Memphis who bragged about getting rich by scamming a COVID relief program in a music video will spend the next six years behind bars, the U.S. Attorney& #…

Some Mid-South parents are panicking after receiving a letter that TennCare won’t pay got their child’s care at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in the new year.

TennCare warns parents about insurance issues with Le Bonheur MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some Mid-South parents are panicking after receiving a letter that TennCare won’t pay got their child’s care at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in the new ye…

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. MORE: https://wreg.com/news/nation-and-world/russia-frees-brittney-griner-in-prisoner-swap-us-officials-say/

Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, Am…

The people of Earle have spoken.

The town of around 2,000 residents elected 18-year-old Jaylen Smith as mayor.

He is now the youngest black mayor in the country.

Arkansas town elects youngest black mayor in the U.S. EARLE, Ark. (WREG) — A teenager will be the next mayor of Earle, Arkansas. The people of Earle have spoken. The town of around 2,000 residents elected 18-year-old Jaylen Smith as mayor. …

One person is dead after a crash in the airport area Wednesday night.

One dead after crash at Wi******er and Airways MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a crash in the airport area Wednesday night. Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Wi******er Road and Airways Boulevard after 8 p.m…

SO SAD: At least three pedestrians were killed after being hit by cars Tuesday night.

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Man hit by car, killed in Fox Meadows MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after he was hit by a car at Kirby Parkway and Mt. Moriah Road Tuesday evening. Police say the victim was transported to St. Francis in critical condition, but …

The foreclosure is tied to a loan dating back to 2014. According to the notice, the trustee failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the loan.

Oak Court Mall in foreclosure, facing auction MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Oak Court Mall is now in foreclosure, according to a notice posted on Tuesday. The foreclosure is tied to a loan dating back to 2014. According to the notice, the trustee faile…

A woman was found dead at the Wolf River bottoms in Northeast Memphis on Tuesday.

Woman found dead in abandoned vehicle in river bottoms MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was found dead at the Wolf River bottoms in Northeast Memphis on Tuesday. Around 1 a.m., police say they responded to a call near Wells Station and Chelsea Avenue and found…

A Marion man is now facing serious charges including nine counts of sexual extortion and human trafficking following a two-week investigation.

Marion man charged with human trafficking, sextortion MARION, Ark. — A Marion man is now facing serious charges including nine counts of sexual extortion and human trafficking following a two-week investigation. The detectives told WREG after receivin…

The man accused of a deadly shooting in Southaven, Mississippi has been sentenced to death.

Southaven Walmart shooter sentenced to death MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The man accused of a deadly shooting in Southaven, Mississippi has been sentenced to death. Martez Abram, the man accused in a deadly shooting in a Southaven, Mississippi Wa…

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Whitehaven community pitches in for the perfect tree MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Whitehaven community is coming together to raise thousands of dollars, all for the perfect Christmas tree. The Christmas stand in front of Southland Mall is empty, but not for …

Police say his father, 53-year-old Jerome Johnson, was charged with aggravated child neglect and reckless endangerment after the child got access to a gun he left a unattended.

Father charged after 3-year-old boy injured in accidental shooting An earlier version of this story reported that the child had died. We apologize for the error. UPDATE: 53-year-old Jerome Johnson, the child’s father, was charged with aggravated child neglec…

Residents in two Mississippi counties could be about to strike it rich.

Millions of dollars waiting to be claimed in Mississippi MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in two Mississippi counties could be about to strike it rich. On Tuesday, Tate and DeSoto County residents will have the opportunity to search the state’s unc…

A man, woman and 12-year-old girl were found dead Monday in a house near Forrest City, Arkansas, the St. Francis County sheriff confirmed.

Man, woman, child found dead in Arkansas shooting MADISON, Ark. — A man, woman and 12-year-old girl were found dead Monday in a house near Forrest City, Arkansas, the St. Francis County sheriff confirmed. The victims were listed as Shalonda Barton…

For the first time in almost a year, a steady flow of customers come through the door to make a purchase from the business known for having the “best butter cookies in the world.”

“We didn’t want it to end that way:” Makeda’s owners talk reopening one year after Young Dolph’s murder MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One year ago, the deadly shooting of superstar rapper Young Dolph sent shockwaves throughout the music world and here in Memphis. So, imagine the feelings of the owners of the stor…

A GoFundMe page set for slain UVA football player Devin Chandler has raised more than $100,000 in less than 48 hours.

GoFundMe set up to help mom of slain UVA football player MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A GoFundMe page set for slain UVA football player Devin Chandler has raised more than $100,000 in less than 48 hours. The former Arlington High School player was one o…

“It sent chills through my spine just like it happened all over again."

Fans reflect on Young Dolph’s legacy one year after his death MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Fans are remembering the life and legacy of Memphis rapper Young Dolph on the one-year anniversary of his death. Many will never forget when and where they were when images of…

A Memphis woman says a man she met on Tinder carjacked her at gunpoint and later tried to sell her the vehicle for $500.

Tinder date carjacks woman, offers to sell her the car, police say MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Memphis woman says a man she met on Tinder carjacked her at gunpoint and later tried to sell her the vehicle for $500. The incident happened nearly a year ago, but E…

The artwork says the song was recorded over the phone from inside 201 Poplar and boasts the lyrics “Say I’m a rapper, the state say that I’m a paid killer.”

Young Dolph murder suspect releases song ‘No Statements’ from jail MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Memphis rap star Young Dolph’s death, a new song is letting people inside the mind of Justin Johnson, one of his accuse…

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Le Bonheur nurse killed in hit-and-run on Wi******er MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Family members have identified the pedestrian who was killed Monday night in Southeast Memphis during a hit-and-run. Julia Maxwell, a nurse at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital,…

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Woman last seen with Lyft driver found dead UPDATE: According to Memphis Police, there were no obvious signs of foul play at this time. This is still an ongoing death investigation. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Memphis Police said Monday th…

A Mid-South fire chief said he was terminated after less than 10 months on the job for inappropriate use of emojis.

Arkansas fire chief fired over ‘inappropriate’ use of emojis MARKED TREE, Ark. (WREG) — A Mid-South fire chief said he was terminated after less than 10 months on the job for inappropriate use of emojis. Allen hicks, the now former fire chief of Marked…

UPDATE: CHILD FOUND SAFE

ARKANSAS MISSING/ENDANGERED CHILD ADVISORY

Name: Nicolas Davis Age: 9
Missing from: West Memphis

If you see Nicolas, please call the West Memphis Police Department @ 870-735-1210.