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1 day ago | 
wjtv.com | Raven Copeland
BYHALIA, Miss. — WREG is learning more about a police chase that started in Marshall County and ended in DeSoto County. The witness who took the video, Joseph Bloodgood, says this all started yesterday when the driver sped through a red light at Highway 309. Video Player is loading. Police chase Courtesy of Joseph YoungbloodCurrent Time 0:00Duration 1:11Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
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2 days ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
BYHALIA, Miss. — WREG is learning more about a police chase that started in Marshall County and ended in DeSoto County. The witness who took the video, Joseph Bloodgood, says this all started yesterday when the driver sped through a red light at Highway 309. Bloodgood tells WREG that the driver then ran into the Byhalia, Mississippi, post office and hit a car, which resulted in a chase. WREG learned that Mississippi Game Wardens conducted the pursuit.
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6 days ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are calls to preserve Memphis’ reputation for having some of the cleanest water in the country. This weekend, the non-profit, Protect Our Aquifer, is telling people about the importance of preserving and conserving the city’s drinking water. They’re doing that by hosting what they call a “Toxic Tour” in North Memphis. During that tour, they’ll show and teach attendees about the history of polluted sites in the area.
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1 week ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new judge is on the federal case for the five former officers convicted in Tyre Nichols’ deadly police beating; however, a new sentencing date has still not been set. It’s been a week since Judge Mark Norris recused himself just days before he was scheduled to sentence some of the defendants. Judge Norris has been replaced by U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman. On Friday, the federal court was in session to discuss the status of the Tyre Nichols case.
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1 week ago | 
citizennewspapergroup.com | Raven Copeland
Meharry Medical College partners with church for $310M redevelopmentBy Raven Copeland(Black PR Wire) Memphis, Tennessee - Meharry Medical College is partnering with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for its $310 million redevelopment plan. Healthcare is not easily accessible for every person who lives in Memphis, especially for individuals who live in rural or low-income communities.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The attorney of convicted killer Pervis Payne is reacting to the Tennessee Supreme Court’s recent ruling for her client. The Court ruled that his life sentences will be served consecutively rather than concurrently. His attorney spoke to WREG about what the next steps are for Payne and his legal team. “So, we’re incredibly disheartened that Pervis will remain incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. But, we will not give up,” Kelley Henry said.
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1 week ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The attorney of convicted killer Pervis Payne is reacting to the Tennessee Supreme Court’s recent ruling for her client. The Court ruled that his life sentences will be served consecutively rather than concurrently. His attorney spoke to WREG about what the next steps are for Payne and his legal team. “So, we’re incredibly disheartened that Pervis will remain incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. But, we will not give up,” Kelley Henry said.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who was shot by Memphis Police on Friday has died, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed. On Monday, the TBI announced that Timothy Cook, 35, died days after a shooting in Orange Mound. Law enforcement said Cook intentionally ran over an officer. However, witnesses said there’s more to the story than that. Witnesses told WREG that a birthday celebration outside of a liquor store, near Park and Grand, started peacefully and ended in gunfire.
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1 week ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s Father’s Day and local dads in Memphis are being recognized for their contributions to their families and the community. Those fathers and role models were honored on Sunday at the annual Salute to Fatherhood awards ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis. This year, there were nine honorees for their roles as fathers, grandfathers or mentors. One of those honorees is Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowrey.
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2 weeks ago | 
wreg.com | Raven Copeland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young is speaking out against what he calls “misinformation” surrounding xAI in Memphis. It’s happening as debates and discussions continue among city leaders. This week, the Greater Memphis Chamber met with stakeholders and the Memphis chapter of the NAACP about it. It’s been a year since Elon Musk announced that xAI would be in Memphis. Since that announcement, it’s sparked debates among community members and leaders.
