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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new scam is emerging, and it involves victims being scammed not once but twice. According to the Better Business Bureau, scam recovery scams emerged heavily in 2022, especially in major metropolitan areas. Thieves work to convince consumers who’ve lost money in a scam that they can assist in getting their money […] → Read More
With all this winter weather in the Mid-South, expect your heating bill to go up! Here are some tips to keep your house warm and money in your wallet. → Read More
WREG Investigators have confirmed the Memphis Police Department has requested the five former officers terminated after the beating and death of Tyre Nichols be decertified. → Read More
Believe it or not, tax season is just around the corner. So, NewsChannel 3 has gathered some important deadlines, plus ways to be sure taxpayers keep more money in their pockets. Important Deadlines for 2023 Tax Season Mark your calendars for Monday, January 23rd. That’s the official start of the tax season and the date […] → Read More
A new year means new ways for crooks to try to steal your money! NewsChannel 3 spoke with experts from the Better Business Bureau of the MidSouth about the top three scams to avoid in 2023. → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New, internal records uncovered by the NewsChannel 3 Investigators show that despite demands, the owners of Peppertree Apartments delayed repairs, leaving residents in difficult conditions. Families at the Peppertree Apartments are still waiting for more details about when they’ll be able to move out of the Whitehaven complex after federal housing regulators […] → Read More
If you look at a list of top new year’s resolutions, there’s typically one related to money on the list and 2023 is no different. So, if you “resolved” to spend less, save more or just get your finances in order — keep reading. NewsChannel 3 spoke to a financial well-being coach about getting ‘Financially […] → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG Investigators recently uncovered records revealing that both the owners of the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven and federal housing regulators knew that walkways, and therefore residents, were at risk long before they collapsed. November marked one year since the taxpayer funded complex was declared a public nuisance because of crime. That nuisance […] → Read More
WREG Investigators have uncovered a scathing report from state inspectors that underscores safety and health issues residents of Serenity Towers have long sounded the alarm about. → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis-Shelby County Schools human resources chief Yolanda Martin says she was “blindsided” by the district placing her on leave. MSCS confirmed late Friday that the district placed Martin on administrative leave. The district didn’t explain why, but in a statement, the superintendent said “The district investigates all employee complaints as we continue our […] → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A banner to attract new families could be seen hanging on a fence surrounding the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven on a day in late August. On the same day, a federal judge barred the owners of the complex from signing leases with new tenants for the second time in less than a […] → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Live At 9 is kicking off a new weekly feature called Food Truck Friday, and our first guest joined us for fried catfish and bourbon shrimp. Beonca Lewis is the owner of Busy Bee’s food truck. She learned to cook for her family as a child and has owned eight food trucks […] → Read More
While students and teachers weren't in the Cummings K-8 building Tuesday as class was held at another MSCS school, the News Channel 3 Investigators learned inspectors were planning to be back out at the school building in South Memphis Tuesday. → Read More
Starting Thursday, we’re using our voice at WREG News Channel 3 to move toward a Gun Safe Memphis. That means making sure gun owners take steps to lock up their guns, and making sure they don’t get into the wrong hands — either the hands of young, innocent kids or into the hands of criminals. […] → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Billy Smith bought his F-150 from Vroom in September, but left it parked after getting stuck with an expired, temporary tag and without answers from the online car dealer about its delays. Now, Smith is back on the road again with a permanent tag on his truck. He got his registration in […] → Read More
WREG combed through OSHA inspections for the Family Dollar Distribution Center in West Memphis and found the agency hit them with more than $150,000 in fines since 2018 for some 10 violations. → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With a name like ‘Vroom’ the word “fast” may come to mind. However, customers of the online car dealer who turned to WREG say the experience has been anything but. In fact, the News Channel 3 Investigators uncovered thousands of complaints against the company, including customers who say they’re paying for cars […] → Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- From old pictures to memorabilia like a mug commemorating Lorenzen Wright's 1996 draft night, Lorenzen's cousin Trevino shared it with WREG during research for our podcast on Lorenzen's life. → Read More
The man in the mugshots was a mystery. People had no idea who they were really dealing with. “He was really convincing”, said one Memphis woman who asked us not to show her face on television. She added, “He would send you pictures and you get to choose what you want. He had prices on […] → Read More
MEMPHIS. Tenn. — A Memphis man is waking up in jail after police say he shot at a man multiple times. Fredrick Munn is charged with attempted first degree murder. According to police, the incident happened last July. The victim told investigators he was standing outside of a home, when Munn reportedly pulled up to […] → Read More