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Youth Villages has denied allegations made by the family of the teen, 17-year-old Alegend Jones

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for Bartlett's public water system due to a water main break. Customers are advised to boil their water before use to kill bacteria and other microbes. This applies to activities like hand washing, teeth brushing, and drinking. The notice is especially important for children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems who are more at risk of bacterial infections.

Discover the latest buzz in Bartlett as a major new grocery chain, Hy-Vee, is set to give existing stores a run for their money. Learn about Hy-Vee's history and growth, and get updates on the new store's location and construction timeline.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men are wanted after police say they stole as much merchandise as they could carry from two Millington stores last month. Millington Police say on November 28, around 10:15 a.m., three men went into Beall’s Department Store on Highway 51 and grabbed arm loads of men’s clothing and jewelry. A white […]

This came one day after another man charged in the case, McKinney Wright Jr., reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five months after a woman was shot in the head, police have arrested the suspect identified by the victim the night of the shooting. James Lyons, 55, was booked in Shelby County on a charge of attempted first-degree murder. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.

Walk into cotton fields across West Tennessee this year, and you’ll step into a snapshot of what 2023 produced. “This year we've got the potential to make a really good cotton crop in Tennessee,” says Brad Williams, who farms near Burlison, Tenn. Williams is a farmer, a gin...

Two incidents occurred in Bartlett, Tennessee this week. In the first incident, a man has been indicted for killing a child aged 8 or younger. He is facing charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated child neglect. The second incident involves the death of a teenage girl at a Youth Villages facility. The circumstances surrounding her death are being referred to as an "incident." The girl's mother is now being represented by a civil rights attorney.

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - A 15-year-old boy has been charged in a string of auto burglaries across east Shelby County, officials said. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) released on Tuesday a photo of the alleged things investigators seized from the teen, which included several weapons, laptops and key fobs.

Be sure to catch the high school basketball games happening in Tipton County, Tennessee today. Details on how to watch all of the action can be located below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby County superintendent hopes to educate state leaders about why he feels a major overhaul could destroy public schools in Tennessee.  There’s tough talk and criticism of the Tennessee Department of Education’s long-awaited A-through-F letter grade system and Governor Bill Lee’s proposed school voucher expansion plan. “Superintendents, for lack of a […]

Regina Newman is the Shelby County trustee. With the holidays upon us, people’s minds turn to shopping for presents, decorations and everything to do with the holidays. Scammers know this and continue to take advantage of our increasingly online shopping habits. Our partners at the Better Business Bureau (BBB)...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. WATCH: Thieves caught on video stealing armfuls of Nike shoes from Millington shopping center. Frustration grows among local businesses as thieves caught on video stealing armfuls of Nike sneakers. Cell...

Discover the startling findings from an audit revealing less than 40 trials in Shelby County over 14 months. The report, conducted by a retired judge, highlights the impact of the pandemic and new judges on the court system, leading to extended case durations.

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 restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: Bamboo Garden […]

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.—A sweet little parade returns to Brownsville. The City of Brownsville held their annual children’s parade. Children from all ages are encouraged to walk around Haywood County’s Courthouse. They were able to bring bikes, scooters, and other transportation to enjoy the parade. The parade is followed...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.— Crash ends in fatality. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol says one person is dead following a fatal crash that occurred Friday in Haywood County. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Department posted on social media Friday the following statement:. We reached out...

Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Native Mark Herbison, who has been a key player in the Blue Oval City project, spoke to the Paris Rotary club on Thursday about the effect Blue Oval will have on West Tennessee. Herbison is President of HTL Advantage. Herbison, along with Kyle Spurgeon, who also...

Tennessee basketball is back at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center after four games away. No. 13 Tennessee (4-3) hosts George Mason (7-1) on Tuesday (6:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network+) after playing in the Maui Invitational and at North Carolina. The Vols have lost three straight games all to teams currently ranked in the top 10. ...