WREG News Channel 3

WREG News Channel 3 is a news station based in Memphis, Tennessee. The station covers local news, weather updates, sports events and more. The site features articles on a variety of topics including crime, politics and severe weather events. Some of the primary topics covered by WREG include severe storms and their impact on the Mid-South region, police activity in Memphis and local political issues such as traffic stop ordinances.

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by WREG News Channel 3 often have a neutral bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the article about severe storms likely tonight include conflicting information about the areas included in the moderate risk category and widespread, long-lived severe storms.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in the article about Memphis Police officer and suspect dead after shootout; multiple officers injured include misleading statements about the condition of injured officers and sensationalism in describing the circumstances of the shooting.

Recent Articles

  • TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Implement Body Cameras to Combat Retail Theft: A New Approach to Safety and Training

    TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Implement Body Cameras to Combat Retail Theft: A New Approach to Safety and Training

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods are deploying body cameras for employees to combat retail theft and reduce shrink. The parent company, TJX Companies, reports that the cameras de-escalate situations and decrease theft when people are being recorded. This follows an estimated $100 billion lost to retail theft in 2022. UK grocers like Lidl and Tesco have already adopted this technology.
  • Severe Weather Alert: Tornados, Heavy Rain, and Flooding Threaten Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

    Severe Weather Alert: Tornados, Heavy Rain, and Flooding Threaten Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky face imminent threat of tornados, heavy rainfall, large hail, damaging winds, and flooding over Memorial Day weekend.
  • Two Killed, Six Injured in Mass Shooting at Unpermitted Memphis Block Party: Police Search for Suspects

    Two Killed, Six Injured in Mass Shooting at Unpermitted Memphis Block Party: Police Search for Suspects

    Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 Two people were killed and at least six others injured in a mass shooting during an unpermitted block party in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday night. At least two individuals opened fire, leaving three victims critical and another discharged from the hospital. Police are urging for information to identify the suspects as the investigation continues. This tragic event marks another instance of gun violence in a city that has seen over 115 mass shootings in the US this year.
  • Memphis Police Officer, Suspect Killed in Shootout; Two Others Injured

    Memphis Police Officer, Suspect Killed in Shootout; Two Others Injured

    Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 A Memphis police officer and a suspect were killed in a shootout that wounded two other officers. The incident happened after the officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call. One of the fleeing suspects was later arrested.
  • Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Lift Memphis' Pretextual Traffic Stop Ban

    Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Lift Memphis' Pretextual Traffic Stop Ban

    Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill that would effectively ban Memphis' law banning pretextual traffic stops, sparking controversy and debate over police reform measures. The legislation is seen as an attempt to roll back progress made after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by officers during a traffic stop last year.

  • Memphis Shooting Spree Leaves Four Dead, Suspect Found Deceased

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 November 2023
      The suspect, Mavis Christian Jr., was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shootings occurred at three different locations, all homes of the victims. The victims were all related to the suspect. A 15-year-old girl managed to escape but was shot several times and remains hospitalized. The motive behind the shootings is still unknown, but there was a reported dispute over a late grandmother's house.