Timeline for I-40 bridge reopening could be released … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This week we could have a timeline for when the I-40 bridge could reopen, nearly three weeks after it was closed due to a fracture in a beam. Right now, traffic is diverted on the I-55 bridge, but Sunday night part of I-55 was shut down due to a tractor-trailer fire. That showed […]
How abortion clinics are preparing for Roe v. Wade … With the Supreme Court poised to let states tightly limit or ban abortion, reproductive rights advocates are planning to open new clinics or expand existing ones in states where lawmakers are not clamping down on access.
Leaking body fluids found in Tennessee mausoleum JACKSON, Tenn. — Cemetery operator StoneMor allowed the mausoleum at one of its Jackson facilities to fall into extreme disrepair, leading to body leakage and a shutdown of the facility, according to Tennessee regulators. The issues come after a string of similar problems exposed by WREG at StoneMor’s Memphis facilities, including the three Forest Hill […]
5 Tennessee wine trails to visit this summer Tennessee is home to some of the country’s most beautiful mountains and parks. But if you’re looking to tackle one of the state’s many trails without the fear of getting poison ivy, the state has you covered there too – wine trails!
Where to watch fireworks in the Memphis area this … Arlington: Saturday, June 26 at 11307 Memphis Arlington Road.Fireworks start at 9 p.m. event starts at 7. Fireworks, fun and music. More here. Bartlett: Friday, July 2 at Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center, Highway 70 and Appling Road.Fireworks begin at 9:10 p.m. Opening ceremony at 6 p.m., Bartlett Community Concert band plays at 6:30, Kevin […]
MLGW addresses high utility bills MEMPHIS, Tenn. — MLGW officials streamed live on social media Tuesday night, in part, to address high utility bills. Some customers claim their current bill is three times higher than usual. Officials largely blame the increases on last month’s freezing temperatures and record amounts of snowfall. “Simply speaking, it takes a lot of energy to keep […]
Dorothy Day House provides so much more than shelter … WREG’s Corie Ventura shines a light on the incredible work of the Dorothy Day House in this week’s Community Changers.
Trucking companies losing millions of dollars amid … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Truckers are having to adjust their work schedules, plan for longer trips, and some have even refused to take a route that takes them through Memphis due to the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas. Trucking companies say they are losing drivers, and it’s adding to an […]
Lane College names former Tigers standout Andre Turner … JACKSON, Tenn. | Former Memphis star Andre Turner has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lane College. Turner joins the Dragons after spending the past 11 years coaching at Mitchell High School, including the last six as head coach. During his tenure, Turner led his alma mater to eight state tournament appearances and three state […]
NBA Playoff Primer for Game 3 for Jazz vs. Grizzlies Five things to think about heading into Saturday’s Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. 1- Two words: Ja Morant — What more can you say about the performance turned in by the Grizzlies star guard in Wednesday night’s Game 2 loss when Morant scored more points, regular season or postseason, than any […]
Law enforcement give few answers about I-55 shooting … TATE COUNTY, Miss. – A shoot out on a major interstate led to multiple arrests, including a Memphis rapper. But the day after, investigators aren’t saying whether any charges will be filed. It was around noon Thursday and Interstate-55 in Senatobia was packed with law enforcement surrounding several vehicles. Video obtained by WREG showed people […]
