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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#40985

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#8331

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Injured man shows up at hospital after Whitehaven shooting

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An injured man showed up at the hospital after police say he was shot overnight in Whitehaven. At 1:10 a.m., officers say an injured man who showed up at the hospital told them a shooting took place at the Creekside Meadows Apartments on 3471 West Briarpark Drive. At this time, it is still unclear who pulled the trigger or if anyone else was injured as a result of it. Stick with WREG News Channel 3 for updates as they become available.
Memphis Police investigate crashes in Nutbush, Midtown

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two separate car crashes in Nutbush and Midtown are being investigated by Memphis Police early Thursday morning. Just after 12:50 a.m., officers responded to a car crash involving at least two vehicles along Jackson Avenue and Wales Avenue. WREG crews captured photos of two heavily damaged vehicles at the scene. 📡 See more breaking news, local news and weather from WREG.com for Memphis and the Mid-South.
Shots reported fired in Binghampton, Southeast Memphis

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two shootings were reported overnight in the Binghampton and Southeast Memphis area, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they responded to the first shooting near a business in the 3000 block of Summer Avenue around 9:40 a.m.The second overnight shooting was reported at an Exxon gas station on Hickory Hill Road and Winchester Road just before 12:30 a.m.It is still unclear who fired the shots or if anyone was hurt in either incident.
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

2 days ago | wreg.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
VIDEO: Suspect leads police on chase in Byhalia, MS

2 days ago | wreg.com | Raven Copeland

BYHALIA, Miss. — WREG is learning more about a police chase that started in Marshall County and ended in DeSoto County. The witness who took the video, Joseph Bloodgood, says this all started yesterday when the driver sped through a red light at Highway 309. Bloodgood tells WREG that the driver then ran into the Byhalia, Mississippi, post office and hit a car, which resulted in a chase. WREG learned that Mississippi Game Wardens conducted the pursuit.
Westwood woman waits 9 weeks for trash pickup

2 days ago | wreg.com | Eric Lipford

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Westwood woman’s yard is finally trash tree after waiting weeks for garbage collection. Mary Banks said the garbage had been piling up outside her home on Pawnee Avenue for the past nine weeks. Banks says she’s had trash collection issues in the past, but she’s always been able to solve the problem by calling the city’s 311 line. But Banks says this time has been different.
Here's a list of events celebrating the 4th of July

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Looking for plans this Fourth of July holiday? WREG’s got you covered with a list of events from Arkansas, Memphis, to Mississippi. The City of West Memphis is kicking off the holiday with its annual Freedom Fest at Tilden Rogers Park on Friday, June 27. There will be food trucks, fire trucks, and live music featuring Iyuana Patrice and the Elevation Memphis Tina Turner Tribute Experience. The fireworks show starts at sunset.
TN inmate accused of sexually assaulting prison staff member

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An inmate sexually assaulted a staff member at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility last week, according to CoreCivic, a private company that manages the prison. The assault took place on June 16 at the prison located in Whiteville, Tennessee. CoreCivic released a statement saying, “Our immediate concern is for the well-being of the individual affected, and we are committed to providing ongoing support as they navigate this deeply difficult time.
Man accused of stealing $4,000 from ATM in Oxford

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is now in jail after being accused of stealing $4,000 from an ATM in Oxford, Mississippi, back in March. On March 5, Oxford Police say they received a report about $4,000 being stolen from an ATM at a gas station. During the investigation, 41-year-old Santana Graham of Memphis, Tennessee, was identified as the suspect. On June 16, Graham was found by police in Memphis and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center, where he was taken into custody.
Man convicted of sexual child abuse in Hernando, MS

2 days ago | wreg.com | Deja Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was convicted of fondling and sexual battery of a minor after a two-day trial in court on Tuesday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office. Fernando Medina Rivero was arrested on September 20, 2024, after the Hernando Police Department led an investigation into reports of repeated sexual abuse of a child. Rivero has remained in custody since then and is currently being held on an ICE detainer. D.A. Matthew Barton said Rivero is in the country illegally.