Shay Simon
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis, TN, United States
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Memphis bakery owner competes on Food Network show
Bakery owner, Rachel Mullen, competed on the Food Network show Spring Baking Championship: Easter. According to the Food Network, eight Easter-obsessed bakers try to claim the throne for a chance to be crowned champion and walk away with the cash prize and the coveted Golden Easter Egg. “I’m so glad I was able to represent the […] → Read More
Memphis “Youth of the Year” prepares next steps
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis “Youth of the Year” for 2023 is Fatou Diallo. 16-year-old Diallo is a junior at Bartlett High School. In a room packed with parents and family and a table of judges ahead, Fatou Diallo took the stage of the Youth of the Year competition […] → Read More
Tennessee governor signs bill restricting drag shows
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A bill putting restrictions on where drag shows can be held in Tennessee was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee Thursday. The law ensures drag shows don’t happen in public or in front of children, threatening performers with a misdemeanor charge or a felony if it’s a repeat offense. Under […] → Read More
Shelby County to study reparation payments
A heated discussion about race and history took place at the Shelby County Commission meeting Wednesday as members explored the possibility of reparations for slavery. → Read More
Memphis-based clothier makes suits for athletes, celebs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Clarence Jones is one of the leading tailors in Memphis, making suits for athletes and entertainers across the country. “Every suit and shirt I make is all handmade. Nothing machine. All by hand,” Jones told WREG’s, Shay Simon. Originally from Chicago, Jones played basketgraduated from Lemoyne Owen College and considers Memphis home. […] → Read More
Memphis artist uses Grizzlies art to connect community and family
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Memphis Grizzlies continue to dominate the NBA, Memphians are showing their love and support. Lyrikal Jenkins is using art to paint a picture of the Grizzlies’ impact on the community “I put the head coach on it, which is coach Jenkins and I put the logo,” said Jenkins, Owner of […] → Read More
Midtown high school students receive funding for their own business
From setting prices to dealing with customers, two high school students will experience real life as a business owners through the Autozone Creative Youth Entrepreneurship Residency (CYER) at Arrow Creative in Midtown. → Read More
Memphis mobile barbershop provides safe space for Black men
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two barbers are changing the way Memphis gets haircuts while also providing a safe space. 901 Barber Concierge was created during the pandemic and brings the barbershop to you. For barber Terrence Summers, it’s about the conversations that happen when clients sit in his chair. “Clients have turned into family. You get […] → Read More
Guns Down in Orange Mound created after woman turns heartache to healing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Orange Mound is filled with history. It’s because of that history, that many are now giving back in a big way to the next generation. WREG’s latest Bright Spot focuses on one woman who has dedicated her life to uplifting her community. Boxes of toys filled a room in the Orange Mound […] → Read More
Guns Down in Orange Mound created after woman turns heartache to healing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Orange Mound is filled with history. It’s because of that history, that many are now giving back in a big way to the next generation. WREG’s latest Bright Spot focuses on one woman who has dedicated her life to uplifting her community. Boxes of toys filled a room in the Orange Mound […] → Read More
Rock Steady Boxing works to fight Parkinson’s disease
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Parkinson’s Foundation says nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the US every year. Now, one group in Desoto County is fighting the disease. WREG’s Shay Simon met up with Rock Steady Boxing to show us how. Once the boxing gloves are strapped on — it’s time for Rock […] → Read More
Memphis Animal Control Officer receives national award
An officer with Memphis Animal Services recently received national recognition. After someone in Memphis calls MAS, Officer Lawrence Higginbottom uses his knowledge of four-legged friends to either return them home or bring them to MAS. He helps families reconnect with their pets or adopt new ones. For Higginbottom, it’s more than a job. He said […] → Read More
Memphis Jookers featured in global Nike campaign
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is known for its music. Now, the dances that come along with it are getting global attention. Memphis Jookin is featured in a worldwide Nike campaign. “Memphis has always been what the world is seeing now, like a mecca of Black art,” said Osaze ‘Agod’ Niamke. Memphis Jookin combines intricate footwork, […] → Read More
After lockup, man uses music to set others free
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The strings of Danny Cosby’s guitar tell a story and his voice does the rest. “My first album was called Bunk 51. That’s the bunk I was on when I first got locked up at 201 Poplar,” said Cosby. Now Cosby walks the halls of The Grove Ministry at Hope Church in […] → Read More
Arlington remembers former football player killed in UVA shooting
The tight-knit town of Arlington is now mourning the loss of one of its own after three football players were killed in a shooting at the University of Virginia Monday. → Read More
Tennessee high school’s female football kicker inspires community
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — A kick of girl power is inspiring the next generation at a West Tennessee high school. From football to softball to golf, Becca Bryant is an all-around athlete at Bolivar Central High School, but it’s the new No. 19 Tigers jersey that she now wears with pride. Bryant is one of the […] → Read More
Seniors ‘Keep it Moving’ with Binghampton line dance class despite challenges
Getting on a treadmill or lifting weights isn’t always possible for seniors trying to stay healthy, but there’s one thing that’s fun for all ages— dancing. In this week’s Bright Spot, our Shay Simon talks to a group that isn’t letting their age stop them from keeping it moving. For Michaela Turner-Stroud age is just […] → Read More
Breast cancer diagnosis leads to selfless mission of love
One local woman is turning her love of quilting into a way to give back. “While I sew, I think about that person and pray for that person and just pray for their comfort,” said Cheryl Garth. In between shifts as a nurse, Garth has sewn more than 100 quilts. She has put in thousands […] → Read More
Road rage shooter says he feared for his life
Earlier this week, WREG told you about a road rage shooting on a Memphis street that ended with a man in jail. Now, that man says although he was the one arrested, there is more to the story. → Read More
Three injured after Whitehaven shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Three people are injured after a shooting in Whitehaven Wednesday evening. Police said officers responded to the shooting at a home in the 4900 block of Gill just before 7 p.m. Three victims were transported to Methodist South by a private vehicle. One of the victims is in critical condition. The other two […] → Read More