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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Things are finally looking up for Serenity Towers after months of complaints and code inspection violations. An attorney told the court that problems with no air conditioning, no hot water, and growing mold at the senior highrise are all fixed. But one lingering issue that is being treated is bed bugs. “A subsequent […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Biden administration announced $2.9 million in funding to modernize the Millington-Memphis airport control tower. The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law goes to regional airports to help support local business. “This grant allows smaller and regional airports to meet today’s demands and prepare them for future opportunities,” said Shannetta Griffin, FAA […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Serenity Towers lawyer told Judge Patrick Dandridge on Tuesday that all but three air conditioning units had been fixed. He also said those were expected to be repaired Tuesday. Attorney Ben Sissman said if any units break in the future, they have extra parts to quickly repair them. He also said they […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In what has sometimes felt like an ongoing drama concerning mold, bed bugs and the lack of air conditioning at Serenity Towers, some residents recently told WREG there are finally signs of progress. Once again, attorneys for Serenity Towers and the District Attorney’s Office were back in Environmental Court to update the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stopped in the Fayette County town of Rossville on Wednesday and brought with him a big check that will go toward a new water tower as the town looks to add 1,500 new homes ahead of the arrival of Ford’s Blue Oval City. Rossville Tennessee Mayor Judy Waters […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– There is a new problem for a Memphis high rise for seniors and the disabled after a person was found dead at Serenity Towers Wednesday. Serenity Towers has been in legal trouble for weeks after no air conditioning, no hot water, black mold, and an insect infestation were reported at the complex. In […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was found dead at an apartment building in the University Area Wednesday, MPD confirmed. Police responded to a dead-on-arrival call at the Serenity Towers on 400 South Highland around noon. The cause of death is unknown. Serenity Towers has been in legal trouble for weeks after no air conditioning, no […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It only took a judge a matter of minutes to tell those representing Serenity Towers that getting things up to code remains a top priority. Thursday, a lawyer representing the subsidized apartments for seniors told the court about the ongoing problems that have plagued the complex for quite some time. He said […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys for Serenity Towers and the District Attorney’s Office squared off Tuesday in Shelby County Environmental Court and a judge is now demanding change. There’s no air conditioning, no hot water, black mold, and an insect infestation. These are conditions usually described when talking about a third world or war-torn country, but […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Young Dolph’s label surprised his fans by dropping one of his previously recorded songs on the one-year anniversary of his death. The rapper’s label, Paper Route Entertainment, released “Get Away” on Thursday. The record allowed fans to hear the thoughts inside Dolph’s head before he passed away unexpectedly. In the song, […]

MEMPHIS – Luis Ortiz recorded the first quality start by an Indians pitcher this season, and Grant Koch launched a tiebreaking home run – his first career blast in Triple-A – to help Indianapolis end a five-game slide while snapping the Memphis Redbirds’ 12-game winning streak in a 6-4 triumph Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. […]