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Past articles by David:

Residency requirement for Memphis mayor could lead to legal showdown

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Election Commission is enforcing a rule that says candidates for Memphis mayor must live in the city for five years ahead of the Oct. 5 election, based on a ruling last month. But that ruling could lead to a showdown in court. If it stands, the ruling could affect […] → Read More

Midtown shooting leaves one in critical condition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was shot and another detained by police in Midtown on Tuesday. Police say they responded at 12:30 p.m. to a shooting in the 1800 block of Walker Avenue, near McLean. A male victim was taken to Regional One hospital in critical condition. Police are still investigating. → Read More

Shooting reported at Airways, Lamar McDonald’s

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a shooting was reported early Monday at a McDonald’s at Airways and Lamar. The restaurant was roped off with crime scene tape and surrounded by police vehicles Monday morning. A police forensics vehicle was on the scene. The fire department said they were called around 3 a.m. It’s not yet clear if there are any injuries. This story will be updated. → Read More

Delta plane diverted, circles Memphis on return to Atlanta

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Delta flight from Atlanta turned around over Memphis and flew back after its crew noticed a problem Sunday night, an airline spokesperson said. A Delta flight with 196 passengers was on its way to Seattle when a problem was spotted with a wing de-icing mechanism, Delta said. That prevented the plane […] → Read More

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital president to step down

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital President Michael Wiggins is stepping down to take a role as president of Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announced Friday. Le Bonheur Surgeon-in-Chief James “Trey” Eubanks, MD, Le Bonheur’s interim president, while the healthcare system conducts a national search for a successor. Eubanks […] → Read More

Police pursuit, standoff blocks I-55 in Arkansas

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A police pursuit and standoff blocked part of Interstate 55 in Mississippi County, Arkansas on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened about three miles north of Joiner, state police said. Traffic in both directions was redirected for about an hour. By 3 p.m., northbound lanes of I-55 had reopened, and one southbound lane […] → Read More

Suspect identified in Fayette County Subway shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have identified the suspect involved in a shooting that left one person critically injured outside a Fayette County restaurant last Friday. Kristopher Pappas, 43, is charged with attempted second-degree murder. Police say he could face additional charges. Oakland Police said they responded Friday evening to a shooting call outside the Subway […] → Read More

Mayor says truancy, court system part of youth crime problem

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s been some debate over whether absenteeism or truancy in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is to blame for young people committing more crimes. Juvenile crime is a problem that continues to plague both Memphis and Shelby County. During an appearance on WREG’s Live at 9, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said juvenile crime is […] → Read More

One hurt, two detained in downtown Memphis shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting in downtown Memphis sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to a shooting in the 200 block of Madison Avenue outside the Visible Music College at 1 p.m. They said one victim was found with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to Regional One in […] → Read More

TBI sending rape kits to Florida lab to reduce backlog

Tennessee is outsourcing hundreds of untested DNA rape kits to a lab in Florida for testing, as state investigators try to reduce turnaround times for the evidence. → Read More

Shelby County Restaurant Scores: Feb. 27-March 6

Last week’s 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: There were no […] → Read More

Former TN pastor, coach sentenced to federal prison for sex charges involving teens

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Tennessee pastor and girls’ basketball coach was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing and possessing sexually explicit images of a minor and transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sex, U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz announced in a news release Monday. Joshua Hinton, 34, pleaded guilty […] → Read More

Suspect wanted in Clarksdale club shooting that killed 1

CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Police are looking for a man wanted in a shooting at a Clarksdale nightclub. Marcus Jerome Myles faces a murder charge and two counts of aggravated assault in the Feb. 24 shooting at the CELEB club, police say. The shooting initially left four people wounded, but Clarksdale Police said Thursday that one […] → Read More

MPD reactivates Special Traffic Enforcement Unit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department has reactivated a special unit to crack down on speeding and reckless driving. The Special Traffic Enforcement Unit was activated Feb. 25, MPD said. Ten newly promoted sergeants were temporarily assigned to the Traffic Division. Permanent positions for the unit will be out for bid soon. An MPD […] → Read More

Ja Morant accused of making threatening statement to Memphis mall guard

Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was accused of threatening a mall security guard during a disturbance last summer at Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, according to a newly obtained police report. → Read More

Fire burns 5 acres, buildings in Forrest City, AR

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The fire department in Forrest City, Arkansas is battling a five-acre fire that included two buildings, a shed, a vehicle and severasl medical calls. The fire department posted photos and information on its Facebook page Wednesday. “Several homes along Park and Cherrywood Circle were saved by firefighters hard work against the fire […] → Read More

Services set for fallen MPD officer Geoffrey Redd, pastor says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A visitation, funeral and Sea of Blue is planned next week for a Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd, who died this weekend after he was shot in the line of duty. Bishop Brandon Porter says the visitation will be Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Greater Community Temple COGIC, 5151 Winchester […] → Read More

Juvenile, 2 others shot on Outland Road in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile was hurt in a shooting Tuesday night in southeast Memphis, and police said they later found more victims. Police responded to Outland Road south of Winchester at 6:38. They took one juvenile victim to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Police later said the child was stable, and that two other victims […] → Read More

Arkabutla shooting suspect expected to face more charges

ARKABUTLA, Miss. — The man charged with killing six people in a mass shooting in Arkabutla, Mississippi will be back in court Thursday. A church pastor says he remembers the man charged in the crimes, 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum, as a man who kept to himself but didn’t seem dangerous. The house where Crum lived […] → Read More

Riverside Drive will close Wednesday until July

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Riverside Drive in Downtown will close to traffic between Georgia Avenue and Union Avenue this Wednesday, Memphis River Parks Partnership said. The closure will last until July 1. The road is being closed to allow for construction of crosswalks to Tom Lee Park. It is also closing for the upcoming Memphis In […] → Read More