WREG is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army again … You can make donations online by following this link: www.kettle901.org It’s Red Kettle season for the Salvation Army, and News Channel 3 is once again helping them make Christmas bright for people in need in our area. Last year, we helped the Salvation Army raise $1.1 million, which was enough to pay for nearly three months of care, […]
US lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower … U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons would result in lower prices for consumers. “Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, in a hearing before the antitrust subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Padilla […]
Police officers help starving woman in need MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Some Memphis police officers are receiving praise after they went the extra mile to help a woman in Frayser Saturday morning. It all started when officers responded to a welfare check at a home in the 2100 block of Slocum Drive after a woman who needed help called a food company in […]
How mass shootings impact mental health MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As yet another mass shooting affects the country, a mental health expert explains why it is crucial to talk about issues you may see or feel. On Tuesday, a manager at a Walmart in Virginia went on a shooting rampage. Detectives say the gunman killed six people and injured at least six […]
These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day … Forgot a key ingredient to your Thanksgiving feast?
How to handle the increased Thanksgiving meal costs … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Increasing food costs have shoppers and organizations looking for ways to save, while grocers advertise discounts and coupons ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. “My budget is a lot different with inflation. The meat is higher. I have to be more smart and selective about how much I purchase or when do I […]
Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving … In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites. Culbreth guesses green beans and macaroni and cheese will make the cut, but his favorite […]
Buffett’s firm cuts stakes U.S. Bank, BYD; adds chip … OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company slashed its stake in U.S. Bank’s parent company and also sold shares in Chinese electric car maker BYD in the third quarter, according to regulatory filings Monday. The moves were among several others including a more than $4.1 billion investment in Taiwan Semiconductor that Berkshire Hathaway disclosed in […]
How much would Kevin’s grocery order in ‘Home Alone’ … Kevin spent less than $20 during his trip to the supermarket in 1990. You won’t be so lucky making the same trip today.
Shelby County braces for blast of cold weather MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If you’ve been outside enjoying your Friday night, you are already feeling it. It’s cold out there, and it’s only getting colder. We’ve seen weather in the 40s at night over the last few weeks, but this weekend, that’s the warmest it will be. People WREG spoke with say they’re working to prepare […]
Dunkin’ releases ‘Box O’ Chocolates’ and new hot … This year, Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy have created five new limited-edition treats that will be hitting store shelves in November.