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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG sorted out the rights and responsibilities tenants and landlords have when it comes to a decent place to live. It’s become all too familiar — high-rise apartments that have fallen into disrepair, leaving tenants frustrated and demanding help. WREG has been reporting about the problems at Serenity Towers and Memphis Towers, […]

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 — 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.– 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. — 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. — A fire was reported at Serenity Towers early Friday, officials say. Memphis Fire Department responded around 5 a.m. at the high-rise senior apartments on Highland. Authorities have not confirmed if anyone was injured. Serenity Towers appeared in Environmental Court Thursday after residents have been dealing with dangerous living conditions over the last […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thursday, those with Serenity Towers went back before an environmental judge. Some of the biggest issues include bed bugs, possible mold, AC units not being operational despite triple digit temperatures outside, and broken elevators. Frank Houston has called the taxpayer funded high-rise home for the past three years. “It’s bad if you’re […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman with ties to Memphis says she is engaged to R&B singer R. Kelly. Memphis-native Joycelyn Savage says she is R. Kelly’s fiance. In the letter sent to the judge before Kelly’s sentencing last month, Savage wrote: My relationship with Robert Kelly is amazing. He is the best thing that has […]

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. — 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.– A judge said the tax-payer-funded Serenity Towers is moving in the right direction as they work to improve living conditions. In Environmental Court Wednesday, attorney Ben Sissman said his client has crews working around the clock to fix the broken A/C units at Serenity Towers. “We’re making substantial progress,” Sissman said. As of […]