Corie Ventura
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis, TN, United States
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Multi-vehicle crash on I-40 at Watkins, multiple injured
5:20 a.m. UPDATE: Westbound lanes of I-40 at Watkins are now OPEN. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people have been taken to the hospital, and all westbound lanes of I-40 at Watkins have been blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash. Memphis Police shut down the lanes at around 3 a.m. and advised motorists to take different […] → Read More
Memphis Dream Center works to close the opportunity gap
Every Tuesday, as part of our community changers series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in closing the opportunity gap. → Read More
Fuel leak on I-55 causes lane closures
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fuel leak from a tanker truck caused southbound lanes on I-55 to be blocked Thursday morning. It happened near Third Street around 6:45 a.m. → Read More
Brown Baptist gives $1,000 per week for two years to WREG’s Community Changers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brown Missionary Baptist Church has been our anonymous donor for Community Changers all along. The church has donated $1,000 per week over the past two years to organizations working hard to make Memphis better. We are thankful that we get a chance to be in the community making a difference. So Memphis, […] → Read More
Nonprofit dedicated to bringing quality food to North Memphis food desert
Every Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in quality food closer to home. The Works is a nonprofit community development corporation. Their Mobile Grocer pulls up in front of Legends Park North Senior Building every other Thursday. […] → Read More
Group dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organization making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that uplifts the soul during a dark time. At the age of twenty-seven Jasmine Smith, a mother of four, was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump during a […] → Read More
Indomitable Families helps those impacted by incarceration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our community changers series, we highlight people and organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in happily ever after, after bars. Bernice Ware is a mother of three, recently lost her husband and one of her sons is currently incarcerated. […] → Read More
Carpenter Art Garden helps the community grow
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on organization making a positive impact in our community. This week, we caught up with a group who believes in art and therapeutic landscapes. Megan Banaszek is the Executive Director of the Carpenter Art Garden. A non-profit organization providing […] → Read More
The Collective Blueprint asks what’s your why?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on organization making a positive impact in our community. This week we caught up with a group who loves to ask: what’s your why? Arianna Whitlow and Alonzo Grant IV, discovered the collective blueprint at the perfect time. “I […] → Read More
In the Arms of An Angel empowers youth and gives back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on organization making a positive impact in our community. This week, we caught up with a group that bring social needs to the front of the line. Grace Hilton-Young and her husband Antonio are the founders of In the […] → Read More
Crashes on Austin Peay, Covington Pike kill two
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were killed in two separate crashes in Raleigh just hours apart Thursday morning. At 3:21 a.m., police say a tractor-trailer crash closed Austin Peay Highway at Joslyn Street. One person was killed at the scene. At 6:30, police say a pedestrian was hit and killed on New Covington Pike at […] → Read More
Group helps men of color receive their teaching certifications
Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on people and organizations making a positive impact in our community. This week, we caught up with a group that is changing the landscape of public education. “Two percent of educators are black males. We have true problems in our community sometimes […] → Read More
Southern Reins offers therapy for those with disabilities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on people and organizations making a difference in our community. This week, we caught up with a group that celebrates ability and individuality. Every Wednesday you’ll find Clark Tompkins saddled up on Shiloh, a therapy horse at Southern Reins. Clark […] → Read More
Orange Mound Outreach opens doors to neighborhood kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we shine a light on people and organizations making a difference. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in stability. Orange Mound Outreach Ministries started out as a drug and alcohol ministry. However, the founders, Reverend Reginald Tucker and his […] → Read More
One organization helps abuse victims restore hope
Every Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we bring you good news about great people doing wonderful thing in our community. This week, Corie introduces us to a group that believes in restoring hope. One woman is sharing her story with us, but she doesn’t want to reveal her identity. “I have two […] → Read More
Memphis Youth Arts Initiative gives kids a chance to play
Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week we caught up with a group that believes all kids need something to do. Memphis Youth Arts Initiative is a non profit organization that provides access to performing arts. Corey Travis is the founder and executive director. He […] → Read More
Retired army veteran, MPD sergeant creates outreach program for Memphis youth
Every Tuesday as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making a difference in our community. This week, we caught up with Craig Littles- a retired police sergeant giving back to the community where he was born and raised. “Everything we do is an extension of what I wanted as a kid in […] → Read More
Compost Fairy puts dryer lint, food waste to soil use
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Caroline Norris is the president of Compost Fairy, a non profit organization that works hard to reduce food waste by educating Memphis and the Mid-South. “We all feel like compost is the number one easiest way to make a difference today, right now,” Norris said. “Just go home and recycle your food […] → Read More
Group teaches children how to create a cleaner environment
Each Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One group is helping Memphians make a collective difference. “We produce one point seven tons of waste annually in Shelby County and we’re only recycling about 8%. The national average is about 35%,” Boscarino said. Janet Boscarino […] → Read More
Morning Center offers free support to expecting mothers
Every Tuesday, as part of our Community Changers series, we highlight organizations making memphis better. This week, we sat down with a group that believes every expectant mom in need should be surrounded by love and support no matter their income. → Read More