Live At 9: Memphis Mayor Calls on Owners of Peppertree … Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland joins Live at 9 to discuss ongoing issues at Peppertree Apartments and how to combat the crime problem residents across the city face daily.
Tyre Nichols case: Mayor says C.J. Davis right person … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Almost one month to the day after the police beating of Tyre Nichols, the mayor of Memphis says he’s standing behind Police Chief C.J. Davis, who has been praised by some for her response to the incident. The City of Memphis said Tuesday seven more police employees are under investigation in […]
City working to provide shelter for homeless during … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dangerously low temperatures will hit Memphis and the Mid-South just days before Christmas, but what will that mean for one of the most vulnerable populations — the homeless? WREG has the information you’ll need if you or someone know is seeking shelter during the bitterly cold weather. While many prepare to celebrate […]
Live At 9: Memphis Mayor Says Too Much Risk Involved … The temperatures aren’t the only thing that’s hot in Memphis. There are a few issues that have heated up City Hall during what’s typically a quiet season for government. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland addresses the One Beale project and other topics.
Coliseum Coalition interview on Live at 9 The Mid-South Coliseum has been a Memphis landmark for decades. After years of vacancy, some say it’s time for the city to let it go. Mayor Jim Strickland is backing any effort to tear down the old Coliseum and build a new soccer stadium. However, that plan has run into some opposition. Marvin Stockwell and Angela Barksdale are with […]
Strickland on stolen guns: ‘I’m pleading with people’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is sounding the alarm over the number of crimes being committed with stolen guns. He says police are doing everything they can but need your help. Most of the crimes being committed are with guns stolen from cars. We’ve reported on the epidemic of car break-ins in the […]
Tyre Nichols investigation: What happens next? MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Preparations are underway for the release of footage showing the moments that Tyre Nichols was taken into custody. Mayor Jim Strickland and Police Chief CJ Davis said that video will be released once the internal investigation is complete. Ahead of that happening, the community and law enforcement are making arrangements. Ahead of […]
City leaders looking to build soccer stadium in Midtown MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City leaders are pushing for a new professional soccer stadium in Midtown and the Mayor’s Office has issued a call for designers interested in the project. Last week on WREG’s Live at 9, Mayor Jim Strickland said he’d like to see the old coliseum torn down in favor of new developments. “The […]
Memphis Sports and Events Center opens at Liberty … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis leaders cut the bow on an early Christmas present for the youth of Memphis over the weekend, officially opening the new 227,000-square-foot Memphis Sports and Events Center at Liberty Park. The building has room for 16 basketball courts, 32 volleyball courts, seating for nearly 2,500, VIP suites, and two multipurpose rooms. […]
Memphis Mayor: Revolving door at courts is city’s … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Murders and homicides decreased in Memphis in 2022. Wednesday, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talked to WREG about how he wants to make the city safer in 2023. There were 302 homicides last year, versus the record-setting 347 homicides the year before, MPD said Tuesday. There were 200 murders last year, versus 247 […]
City Council asks mayor for national search for next … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Memphis City Council has advanced a resolution to ask Mayor Jim Strickland to launch a national search for MLGW’s next president and CEO. Mayor Strickland selected longtime city chief operating officer Doug McGowen as his top pick for the job last week. However, five council members voted in favor of a non-binding […]
