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MONETTE, Ark. — Monette, Arkansas mayor says his community has “enough on their plates” trying to recover from Friday’s killer tornado, and the last thing people need are contractors ripping them off. Monette was rocked by the killer tornado that left one nursing home resident dead, several injured and homes damaged. Monette Mayor Bob Blakenship […]

Better Business Bureau officials say romance and catfishing scams are on the rise.

While the overwhelming majority of charities are legitimate, looking into a charity before supporting it can help you avoid supporting scams and make better-informed decisions.

An Alabama woman says she had thousands of dollars stolen after a scammer in the guise of a bank employee used the Zelle app to siphon money from her account. (Credit: WHNT)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If your rent’s going up, you’re not alone. It’s a nationwide trend, and some studies show Memphis rents are increasing more than others. Jen Langston has spent months trying to get her landlord to fix her roof. She’s afraid a hole in it is letting in critters. “I need that closed because […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Due to shortcomings of the public transit system in Memphis, many people need access to a car to keep a job. Leaders often say they want to fix the issue, but it leads many to the used car industry instead. Demario Kilpatrick is one of those people; when he called the Problem […]

In the first six months of 2021, Americans have lost over $370,000 to travel incidents, according to the Better Business Bureau.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  A Cordova man has been accused of buying more than $140,000 worth of cars under someone else’s name. Police say Marqueze Blackwell went to a couple of dealerships and bought three cars using a fake ID. In July of 2021, Blackwell purchased a 2017 Infiniti QX60 for $29,977at Gossett Motors on Mount […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a contractor was arrested after he took thousands of dollars for services he never performed. Memphis Police say in February, Bobby Ellis, 38, was hired to do home improvement services on a house on Selman Avenue near North Bingham Street in Binghampton. Police say the repairs were going to […]

There are numerous different meal delivery services, but how do you know which one is the best for you?

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WREG) — Dorothy Johnson and her husband danced their way into their sixth year of marriage with a memorable anniversary party in their backyard. However, there’s one part Johnson wishes she could forget. “I had a cake lady supposed to be bringing my cake. Her name was Tam,” Johnson said. “She never […]