Arkansas heading into first weekend with bars and … WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — This is the first weekend that bars and clubs in Arkansas can be open again. Governor Asa Hutchinson allowed them to resume operations Tuesday. John Woodfin is owner of The Backdour Club in West Memphis. He spent Friday afternoon stocking the bar and spreading out tables as he prepared to open […]
Cozy Corner owner to be inducted into Barbecue Hall … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Cozy Corner Bar-B-Q has been a favorite in Memphis for decades. Now its owner, Desiree Robinson, is certified famous with a spot in the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame. She said it means the world to her. “This is so very exciting, and you know at my age, stuff don’t come […]
Former Grizzlies great Mike Conley continues his … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A three time winner of the NBA’s Sportmanship award, former Grizzlies great and current Utah Jazz Mike Conley, continued his giving ways Wednesday. Conley donated $200,000 split among five communities near and dear to his heart: Indianapolis; Columbus; Ohio; West Helena, Arkansas; Salt Lake City and, of course, Memphis. He’s helping those […]
Truckers face road bumps while traveling during lockdown WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – Troy Howard may be from Georgia, but most days, the highways feel most like home. “I take pride in the fact that I drive a truck,” said Howard. Since 1994, he’s made regular trips back and forth from coast to coast, hauling just about anything. But during these days of coronavirus-related […]
Supermarket sweep: WREG tests grocery pickup and … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In today’s world, going to the grocery store can be stressful, if not life-threatening for some people, so we tested out ways you can get your food without ever going in the store. For our test, we focused on a few options; bigger stores like Kroger, Walmart and Target offer both pickup […]
Coronavirus forces funerals to move outdoors, online As the death count rises, there’s one service growing more essential: funeral homes.
West Memphis Mayor announces curfew to fight pandemic The mayor of West Memphis is enforcing a curfew for the city and Crittenden County after he said local residents are ignoring social distancing policies.
Ja vs. LeBron? NBA matchups if league resumes season … Resuming the NBA season with the start of the playoff is one option for the league. If it happens, the Grizzlies would square up with LeBron and the Lakers in the first round.
Gov. Lee strengthens stay-at-home order, jobless … If you cannot view the stream, click here to watch it on Facebook. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee strengthened a stay-at-home order Thursday after initially resisting a statewide mandate despite pleas from the medical community that stronger action was needed to defeat the coronavirus outbreak. Lee, a Republican, said that a recent […]
West Memphis schools make sure kids getting fed WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Students in the West Memphis school district will be out of school until March 30, but the state and school district are making sure they get two meals, twice a day. Parents say that’s a blessing during difficult times. In front of Maddux Elementary School, West Memphis school district food service […]
Hutchinson: Arkansas doesn’t have testing it needs Governor Asa Hutchinson said the state of Arkansas does not have the testing it needs amid the coronavirus pandemic.