WREG-TV (Memphis, TN)

WREG-TV, which operates on virtual channel 3 and UHF digital channel 28, is a CBS-affiliated TV station based in Memphis, Tennessee. The station is part of Tribune Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Tribune Media Company. WREG's studios are situated at Channel 3 Drive, close to the Mississippi River and near I-55 on Memphis' west side. Its transmitter can be found about 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Bartlett, positioned between I-40 and Whitten Road.

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English

Television

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Global

#41625

United States

#8048

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#240

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Ole Miss celebrity softball game turns big profit for NIL collective

22 hours ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

OXFORD, MS — The first ever Ole Miss celebrity softball game was a swing out of the park, as the inaugural event featured former Rebel legends and current coaches. “Man, it’s a big family. I’ve always felt welcomed here and just to be able to come back and still move around a little bit. It felt good. You see that competitive spirit. You still want to come out here and have fun and that’s what we did. Let’s talk about the NIL.
Planet Fitness employee charged after gun stolen from locker

1 day ago | wreg.com | Courtney Anderson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have arrested an employee of a local Planet Fitness after a gun was stolen from a locker. Court records state that 18-year-old Marquis Townsel has been charged with theft of property. Memphis Police responded to the Planet Fitness on Knight Arnold Road on May 21. A man reportedly told officers that his rifle had been stolen from his gym bag, which he had placed inside of a locker.
Scammers are using fake DMV warnings to steal your money

1 day ago | wreg.com | Courtney Anderson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee agencies are warning citizens about a scam involving text messages about fake traffic fines. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol say the new scam involves text messages that allegedly come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles.
Guns pointed at victim over stolen Cheetos: Police

1 day ago | wreg.com | David Royer

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for two men who walked into a Hickory Hill gas station carrying guns, stole several bags of Cheetos, and threatened a person who confronted them. When someone from the store followed the men outside, police say the men pointed their guns at him. They fled in a tan Hyundai SUV. The confrontation happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday at the Citgo station at 5935 Knight Arnold.
Cars allegedly set aflame at northeast Memphis apartment complex

1 day ago | wreg.com | Megan Fayard |Quametra Wilborn

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two cars caught fire in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Bartlett Road Thursday morning. The Memphis Police Department is investigating the fire, which was reported at 5:37 a.m. near Biscoe Avenue. It is unclear what caused the fire, but the owner of one of the vehicles told WREG her car was allegedly set aflame by her ex-boyfriend, who she says has a history of violent behavior. The woman says she is now without a car for work and is trying to figure out her next steps.
Hooter's closes downtown Memphis location

2 days ago | wreg.com | David Royer

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hooter’s closed its downtown Memphis location on Peabody Place on Wednesday, the company said. The company released this statement:After careful consideration of what is needed to best position our company for the future, Hooters made the difficult decision to close our Downtown Memphis location, effective June 4, 2025. By optimizing our business in support of our long-term goals, Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model.
Police investigating shots fired in Collierville

2 days ago | wreg.com | Megan Fayard

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — A shooting at a Collierville gas station is under investigation on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. The Collierville Police Department says the shooting occurred at the Express Mart located at 242 South Byhalia Road. They say two women, who are employees at the Carrier Corporation nearby, got into an argument, leading to a single shot being fired. Police say no one was injured during the altercation. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
D.A. asks for information on Hernando homicide

2 days ago | wreg.com | David Royer

HERNANDO, Miss. — DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton is looking for the public’s help after a recent Hernando homicide. The homicide happened during an altercation at an event, Barton said. It appears the shooter and victim were spending time with the same female, he said.
$25K in sporting goods stolen from shipping container

2 days ago | wreg.com | David Royer

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say several suspects broke into a shipping container and stole $25,000 in sporting goods. The heist happened around 1 a.m. Saturday at a logistics facility in southeast Memphis. Video shows multiple vehicles including at least two vans, a box truck, SUVs and a pickup enter the front gate at high speed, then drive to the shipping container and force it open. They loaded multiple boxes of shoes into the vehicles and drove out through the front gate.
Jimmy Stokes named new mayor of Horn Lake, MS

2 days ago | wreg.com | Megan Fayard

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jimmy Stokes was elected as the new mayor of Horn Lake, Mississippi, marking the first leadership change for the city since 2013. Commissioner Stokes, a Democrat, beat out Daniel Klein Sr. in the mayoral race with a lead of only 83 votes. Only 18.2% of eligible voters cast ballots in the election. He previously ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to Mayor Allen Latimer. Stokes will now be taking Latimer’s place as the first African American mayor of Horn Lake.