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MEM, FedEx issue statements after national ground stoppage ends

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), along with FedEx, has issued a statement following a nationwide ground stoppage of air travel. 7:58 PM UPDATE: The Memphis Airport provided the following statement: “The FAA has lifted the ground stop affecting all airports nationwide. While flights can resume at this point, passengers should check directly with their airlines for scheduling updates throughout the weekend.”

Memphis, TN · 23h

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Doctors warn mixing common cold and flu medications could lead to dangerous complications

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -With cold and flu season ramping up, many people are reaching for over-the-counter medications to help them feel better. But doctors warn some common cold and flu medicines can have dangerous interactions with prescriptions people may already be taking. In some cases, the consequences can even be life-threatening.

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Country Herald

Illinois Homicide: Tennessee Man Charged 4 Years After Baby Dies at I-57

A 2-month-old boy died after suffering a traumatic head injury near Interstate 57 in 2022.

Monee, IL · 2d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Scores from last Night: Corinth ends Walnut’s unbeaten start; Lewisburg sweeps Center Hill

Corinth stopped Walnut’s unbeaten girls basketball start with a 55-52 road victory Thursday, November 12, while Lewisburg kept both of

Olive Branch, MS · 1d

WREG

Another setback for man DA says was wrongfully convicted

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was another setback Thursday for a man who the district attorney says has spent 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit. Last week, Judge Lee Coffee recused himself from the case. It was randomly reassigned to another judge — who had also recused herself in the case in […]

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Man charged with firing shots at arguing neighbors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now in jail after deputies say he fired shots at his neighbors who were arguing outside his Arlington home on Sunday afternoon. Delbert Grigsby, 56, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. He is currently held in jail on a $100,000 […]

Arlington, TN · 1d

WREG

Man gets 30 years for killing Main Event security guard

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former security guard was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday for the fatal shooting of his coworker at Main Event back in 2024. According to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, Richard Lewis pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of James Earl Redmon. He is expected to […]

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Ole Miss students speak out after Ring camera captures racist gestures, noises

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three Black Ole Miss students are speaking out for the first time after a Ring camera captured two white women making racist noises and gestures toward their apartment. Roommates Jakiyra Metcalf and Victoria Johnson, along with their friend Kaiyden Caldwell, sat down for a CBS Mornings...

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Data center tech company adding 96 jobs in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis original is making a major investment in the city, adding 96 jobs to a new facility. The company, Peak+, provides cooling equipment that helps data centers lower their energy use. WREG spoke with the company’s chief operating officer and the Greater Memphis Chamber about what this business expansion means for […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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8 Tennessee Meat-and-Three Restaurants Everyone Should Try Once

Nothing says Tennessee comfort food quite like a plate piled high with crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, slow-cooked green beans, and creamy mashed potatoes on the side. If you’ve never tried a classic Southern meat-and-three restaurant, you’re missing out on one of the state’s tastiest food traditions, where...

Nashville, TN · 1d

WREG

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Ford Jr. must report to prison by Dec. 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has exactly three weeks to surrender to federal prison to serve his tax evasion sentence. He’ll serve that two-year sentence at a minimum-security prison on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Ford Jr. has until 2 in the afternoon on Dec. […]

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Mother, boyfriend plead guilty to death of 4-year-old found in trash

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman and her boyfriend were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges in the death of a four-year-old girl. Brittney Jackson received 62 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and abuse of a corpse. Jaylon Hobson also pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 22 […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

WREG

DeSoto sees biggest blue shift among MS counties

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that the Mississippi Senate race has been called for Scott Colom, we’re getting a better understanding of the statewide political shift in this election. Each of the state’s 82 counties shifted toward Democrats compared to the 2004 presidential election — and the biggest shift was in DeSoto County. Two years ago […]

Desoto County, MS · 2d

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Germantown, Collierville ranked among 30 best small cities to live in America

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two local suburbs have earned national recognition as some of the best small cities to live in the United States. Germantown and Collierville both ranked among the nation's top 30 small cities in Livability.com's inaugural 2026 ranking of the 50 Best Small Cities in America, released Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Collierville, TN · 2d

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FOX13 Memphis lets go of reporter Rob Sneed, and viewers are questioning the timing

Sneed says the station attributed his departure to revenue concerns, but the announcement comes days after his exchange with Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn, prompting speculation online. FOX13 Memphis reporter Rob Sneed is speaking out after being let go from his freelance anchor and reporting position, a decision that has prompted...

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8 Memphis-area pies worthy of your Thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving dinner might be all about the turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce, but let's be honest: The dessert table is where things get really interesting… and dangerously delicious. There may be no tougher Thanksgiving decision than choosing between cherry, chocolate silk or classic pumpkin pie. That's why we've included a little bit of everything in this Thanksgiving pie roundup. From old-fashioned Southern hallmarks to creamy, decadent heavy hitters, Mid-South bakers are turning out pies worthy of a spot at any holiday gathering. And it’s not just bakeries. We even found a standout at a Memphis barbecue institution . Traveling from Downtown and Binghampton to Arlington and Olive Branch, here are eight pies worth indulging in this Thanksgiving. THANKSGIVING TO GO IN MEMPHIS: Where to preorder Thanksgiving meals in Memphis, from turkeys to sides Cherry Pie at Crave Sweets Bake Shop 11615 U.S. 70, #107, Arlington | cravesweetshop.com There's something especially appealing about a cherry pie on a Thanksgiving dessert table. It's a little unexpected among all the pumpkin, pecan and sweet potato, but its bright fruit flavor makes a nice counterpoint to the richer, heavier desserts. Crave Sweets Bake Shop in Arlington is a locally owned bakery specializing in custom

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Trial date set for Army vet charged with killing homeless man

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A trial date has been set for a U.S. Army veteran accused of shooting a homeless man to death in Downtown Memphis more than two years ago. Karl Loucks, 43, is set to begin trial Monday, April 5, 2027. Loucks is pleading not guilty to first-degree...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Memphis Man Accused of Stalking Woman a Week Before Mercedes Robbery

A 24-year-old man is facing robbery and theft charges after Shelby County deputies say he and a cousin spent nearly a week watching a Southeast Memphis woman and her Mercedes before making their move, an attack that left her struck by a car door, knocked to the ground, and robbed of her purse, phone-locating app, and ultimately her vehicle.

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Sheriff’s Office searches 3 smoke shops, 1 arrested, 1 wanted

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, along with SWAT, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Memphis Safe Task Force executed search warrants on November 10 at Smokey Mart Store on South Second Street, Raw Smokey Mart on Raleigh-LaGrange Road, and another smoke shop on the 500 block of Shellborne Circle.

Memphis, TN · 20h

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