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Adam Hammond

Reporter
adam.hammond@wreg.com

Adam Hammond came to News Channel 3 in August 2011. Before moving to Memphis, Adam was an anchor and reporter for WGXA in Macon, Georgia. During his tenure at WGXA Adam specialized in legal reporting. He also covered many historic events in Central Georgia including the 2008 Mother's Day Tornados and President Barack Obama's visit.

Adam attended Georgia College and graduated with degrees in Political Science and Mass Communication. He also studied European Politics in Nice, France.

In 2009 the Professional Association of Georgia Educators awarded Adam for 'Outstanding Coverage of Education.' Adam enjoys being a journalist because it gives him an opportunity to explore with viewers the world they live in and how we can all make a difference in it.

Adam is a native of Athens, Georgia and enjoys traveling, politics, running, and the Atlanta Braves.

You can follow me on Twitter at AdamHammond3

Recent Articles

  • MS Supreme Court Considering Mother’s Criminal Responsibility for Stillbirths and Miscarriages

    Posted on: 8:49 pm, May 23, 2013, by , updated on: 10:25pm, May 23, 2013

    Right now the state’s Supreme Court is considering a case that charges a mother with manslaughter after he baby was stillborn because she’s accused of doing meth while pregnant.
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  • Commission and Schools Clash Over Budget

    Posted on: 5:17 pm, May 22, 2013, by , updated on: 05:44pm, May 22, 2013

    The unified school district presented that plan Wednesday and faced some tough questions from commissioners
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  • Whalum and Woods Awaiting Ruling on School Board Seat

    Posted on: 2:07 pm, May 21, 2013, by

    Kenneth Whalum, Kevin Woods and the Shelby County Election Commission are waiting on a judge`s opinion to see who actually won last August's school board election.
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  • Local Group Claims IRS Targeted Them

    Posted on: 5:22 pm, May 20, 2013, by

    The IRS is being investigated for allegedly targeting certain groups because of their political affiliation including a Mid-South organization.
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  • Westboro Baptist Protests Elvis at Graceland

    Posted on: 8:24 pm, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 10:33pm, May 17, 2013

    The group known for protesting solider funerals and other national events made Graceland their stage Friday over Elvis's icon status.
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  • Shelby Co. Commissioners Hold Fate of School Budget

    Posted on: 2:47 pm, May 15, 2013, by

    The Shelby County School District's budget asks for $35 Million more than last year, and some county commissioners say they may not get a penny of it.
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  • Passage Of School Board Budget Not A Guarantee

    Posted on: 2:43 pm, May 15, 2013, by , updated on: 05:46pm, May 15, 2013

    School board members examining the unified school budget, and asking district questions
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  • ‘World Class Education’ In Shelby Co. Questionable Due To Budget Cuts

    Posted on: 2:41 pm, May 14, 2013, by , updated on: 02:49pm, May 14, 2013

    Larger class sizes, less teachers and staff and cuts money for tools to help teach children cited
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  • Unified School Jobs and Educational Resources Cut to Make Budget

    Posted on: 2:40 pm, May 14, 2013, by

    The unified district’s billion dollar budget plan cuts hundreds of jobs, closes schools and creates larger class sizes for Shelby county students.
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  • Poll: Memphis Number One For Residents Who Feel Unsafe

    Posted on: 12:09 pm, May 13, 2013, by and , updated on: 06:05pm, May 13, 2013

    In its polling, 43% of Memphis residents said they did not feel safe
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  • Man Who Led Teacher Test Taking Scheme Sentenced

    Posted on: 11:43 am, May 13, 2013, by and , updated on: 01:45pm, May 13, 2013

    Clarence Mumford Sr. admitted to wire fraud, mail fraud, social security fraud, and aggravated identity theft
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  • Despite Cuts Some County Commissioners Still Want $30K for Lunches

    Posted on: 3:55 pm, May 10, 2013, by , updated on: 06:42pm, May 10, 2013

    Shelby County commissioners are a hundred million in the hole and asking every department to cut back so they can pay for schools, but every time they meet they eat lunch on your dime.
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