Tim Simpson
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis, TN, United States
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Heavy rainfall in Mid-South, slight risk for severe storms
RIVER STAGE AT MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Here comes the rain, again. I’m tracking showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Weather models show scattered showers cropping up this afternoon as a warm front lifts over the News Channel 3 viewing area. But, the stronger storms and heavier precip arrives ahead of the close-following cold […] → Read More
Stroke survivor gets help from long-time friend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis master plumber is going through some health issues, but a long-time friend is looking out for him. Theoron Dotson is now in private security, but he used to be in the plumbing business. That’s where he got to know Greg Williams. “This is my close friend. We came up through […] → Read More
Tornado, flood watch issued across the Mid-South
Watch the latest forecast in the video player above. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several counties across the Mid-South are under a flood and/or tornado watch Friday. As of 7 a.m., some counties in the News Channel 3 viewing area are under a Flood (Areal) Watch until 12 p.m., a Flash Flood Warning until 9:15 a.m., […] → Read More
78-year-old woman working 12 hours shifts gets help
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An elderly Frayser woman is working some long hours just to make ends meet. This week she gets a little extra help. Range Hills Baptist Church serves the Frayer community of Memphis, and Pastor Malcolm Norris is always trying to help people in need. “We have a neighbor that is a widowed lady. Her name is Linda […] → Read More
Mother of 3 fighting Stage 4 colon cancer gets help
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A young Memphis woman battling a terminal illness is in the fight of her life, and she’s not giving up. Ashley Mellen, as described by her friend, Debra Larkin, is a sweet young lady. “I watched her grow up with my children at church. About a year ago, she was diagnosed with […] → Read More
Pass It On: Help for MPD employee whose car caught on fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police Department employee received some help after her car unexpectedly caught on fire. Christine Jenkins is an Administrative Assistant at the Carnes Avenue police precinct. She loves her job but finds it challenging to get to work these days. Police Colonel Sandra Green told us about her situation. “Well, her […] → Read More
Tornado watch, severe t-storm warning issued in Mid-South
The Mid-South is expected to experience severe storms Wednesday night through Thursday morning. There is a possibility of large hail and flooding, along with a threat of tornadoes. → Read More
Long-time friend returns favor to Vietnam veteran after house fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tipton County man has faced some recent struggles, but now he’s getting some help from a dear friend. Bob Beanblossom is from Ohio. As a child, he enjoyed photography. In college, he studied oceanography and later served as an Aviation Electronics Expert in the Navy. He’s a veteran of the Vietnam […] → Read More
Friend gives back to dedicated teacher hit by hard times
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis educator loves her students. However, some recent events outside the classroom are making life quite challenging. The students at Leadership Prep Charter School are busy learning. They have bright minds, good attitudes, and caring teachers. But one teacher has been struggling. Our playmaker Jamar Wright shared the situation with us. […] → Read More
Tornado Watch issued across Memphis area, Mid-South
UPDATE, 8:04 p.m: The Tornado Watch has been extended for Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, and Tippah counties until 10 p.m. UPDATE: A Tornado Watch has been issued for the following counties until 8 p.m. Wednesday: Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Fayette Benton Crittenden Hardeman Coahoma Lee Haywood DeSoto Phillips Shelby Lafayette St. Francis Tipton Marshall Panola Quitman Tate […] → Read More
Woman struggling after COVID diagnosis receives help
A South Memphis woman has been struggling since she was diagnosed with COVID-19 last year, but she got some help this week from News Channel 3 and our anonymous donors. → Read More
Pass It On: Help for disabled woman struggling after winter storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The recent bout of near-zero temperatures took a toll on many Mid-South residents, including one woman in Whitehaven who was hit particularly hard. Mable Crawford’s home has seen better days. The gutters are full of leaves and the house could definitely use some paint and a good dose of TLC. Our playmaker […] → Read More
Neighbor helps woman living without heat, gas for three years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman in the Westwood neighborhood is struggling with something that many of us take for granted. Our playmaker Bertha Lowe told us about her neighbor Sarah. “Miss Sarah, I’ve known her for about seven years. About three years ago she went to get some help to get her house winterized. They […] → Read More
Veteran with cancer, wife touched by friend’s act of kindness
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Vince and Jeri Leyva are loved by all who know them. However, this past year has been a year of health challenges for the Leyvas. Our playmaker Laura Talley told us about their situation. “Jeri is a stay-at-home grandma. She helped me out with my daughter when I needed help. She didn’t even […] → Read More
Teacher without transportation gets much-needed help
A first-year teacher at Crump Elementary School is getting rave reviews from her peers. However, Justice Johnson's coworkers Linda and Janet told us she is having a real struggle with getting to the classroom. → Read More
Binghampton woman returns the favor to helpful neighbors
Sandra Burns has lived in Binghampton for years and has seen a lot of things in her life, but nothing compares to the kindness of her next-door neighbors. → Read More
West Memphis family gets help after tragic loss of loved one
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A family is still mourning over the loss of their loved one who was shot and killed in West Memphis, Arkansas almost a month ago. With the Hampton family dealing with such a tragic loss, playmaker Tiffany Franklin wanted to help. “Her name is Christle Hampton and she recently, October 8th […] → Read More
Woman receives support from her church after surgeries
HERNANDO, Miss.– A woman in Hernando, Mississippi, is recovering from multiple eye surgeries, and her church family is there for support. WREG’s Tim Simpson met with Phyllis and her friends at Conger Park, where they gathered in support of their dear friend Mary Bledsoe. “Well, we’re here because of God for one. Two, Mary Bledsoe, […] → Read More
Woman known for helping others gets blessing of her own
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- Many of us spend enough time a work that our co-workers can become like family members, and nobody knows that better than Trina Johnson and Sandra O'Neal. → Read More
Tim Simpson: Storms are moving in tonight
Storms are making their way across the Mississippi River and into the Memphis area tonight. WREG Weather Expert Tim Simpson gets you ready for what’s coming. → Read More