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Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
Indianola enforces curfew after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Board of Alderman for the City of Indianola has approved a midnight curfew for Indianola residents. The Mayor and Board of Alderman announced the decision Friday after a shooting at a nightclub killed three people and injured over a dozen more last weekend. The emergency proclamation said that the decision was […]
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
Mississippi company ‘shocked’ by Olympics display mocking Last Supper, vows to pull advertising
A Mississippi technology and communications company’s leadership said Saturday they were “shocked” by a mockery of Jesus Christ Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As a result, CSpire said it would pull its advertising from the Olympics. “We were shocked by the mockery...
MPD: Man breaks into Captain D’s, steals over $5k
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say broke in and stole nearly $6,000 from a Captain D’s on Friday. At 7:28 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at Captain D’s at 4735 Getwell Road. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a male suspect entered the business through the drive-through service window […]
Contending with more showers in the Mid-South, but changes aren’t too far away!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - While the Mid-South has been dealing with showers and thunderstorms over the past ten days, there will be a shift in the weather pattern that will result in fewer showers and hotter temperatures. It is worthwhile to point out that there will be more showers and...
Resignations, documented concerns at Memphis Animal Services in recent months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the first half of this year, 14 people left Memphis Animal Services, including two veterinarians who’d been there for years. WREG Investigators continue to dig deeper into mounting concerns at MAS. At a Memphis council committee meeting on Tuesday, there were more questions than answers regarding an investigation surrounding MAS and […]
Memphis Honors Elvis Presley's Rock & Roll Debut with 70th Anniversary Celebration at Overton Park Shell
Memphis is gearing up for a commemorative weekend as the Overton Park Shell marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic rock & roll debut on its stage. According to WREG, the festivities will start with a backstage tour and a look at the Shell's storied Green Room, renowned for hosting some of the most significant names in Memphis music history. Activities will be launched out of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and span rarely visited sites relevant to Elvis's formative years.
Pastor speaks out on problems prior to church fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a church on Tuesday, but questions are now arising about if it was a faulty air conditioning system or if it was something else. WREG spoke with the owner of the building and the pastor of the church who told two different stories about what was happening before the […]
Passantino’s Concert Cafe announces grand opening in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. — A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee. Passantino’s Concert Cafe is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, July 27. The cafe located on 144 North Second Street in Medina promises an unforgettable blend of live music and great food. The menu...
Seymour’s McKay named Miss TN Volunteer
Hannah McKay is having a memorable summer. She started it off by graduating from the University of Tennessee, and near the end, she was named Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025. The Seymour native will now serve as Gov. Bill Lee’s representative for character education, speaking to school groups across the state and sharing her message of empowerment.
Blytheville holds public meeting for residents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Blytheville voiced several concerns in a public meeting on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Blytheville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mayor Melisa Logan, Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, Mississippi County Judge John Nelson, and councilmen Jacquin Benson Jr. (Ward...
Kentucky Man Faces Charges After Fire Destroys Tennessee Home
A Kentucky man faces arson charges after an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in Springville. During an investigation, agents from the TBI and deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s department collaborated and successfully apprehended and charged a man from Morgantown, Kentucky in connection with an arson case.
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