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Trial set for August for ouster case against Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wanda Halbert appeared in Shelby County Circuit court before Division 1 Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson for the first time in the court case to ouster her. A trial date was also set for August 26, 2024. This all comes after Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty Wamp...
City leaders shocked by funding loss for Elvis Presley Blvd., will fight to get it back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the latest roadblock in the plan to redesign Elvis Presley Boulevard. After city leaders told WREG for months construction should start this summer on the second phase of the street’s $42 million facelift, that timeline is no longer true after The Tennessee Department of Transportation pulled its financial commitment to the […]
Midtown tree will be bee-free after massive hive relocated
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tens of thousands of bees that had taken up residence in a Midtown tree are being relocated thanks to the effort of a self-described “bee nerd.” Roger Hunter of Memphis has been the go-to guy when it comes to removing massive bee hives. Not only does he keep the bees as pets, […]
City loses $27M for Elvis Presley Boulevard construction, possibly putting project on hold
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Construction on phase two of a multimillion-dollar makeover of Elvis Presley Boulevard was supposed to start this summer, but new financial concerns have emerged that could put the entire project in jeopardy. Elvis Presley Boulevard is in the midst of a $42.5 million road improvement project. Crews completed construction on the first […]
Cases moved to other courtrooms as court closing looms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Shelby County criminal court days away from closing for good spent the day dishing off cases to other courtrooms. It will put a lot of trials on hold until the judge and attorneys get the new assignments. A majority of the people with criminal court cases in criminal court Division 9 got their cases reassigned to different criminal court divisions due to criminal court Division 9 after June 7 being no more.
Drag racing will soon be a felony in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pumping the brakes on drag racing. That’s what legislators hope to accomplish with the new law that makes the offense a felony. But the law isn't in effect yet. That means arrests for drag racing over the weekend and Memphis are still misdemeanors. "There's people being...
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