Zaneta Lowe

Chief Consumer Investigator

From coverage of severe weather to saving money, Zaneta's done it!

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Zaneta has more than 15 years in experience in the business. She got her first taste of life in the newsroom as a high school intern at the CBS affiliate in her hometown.

Before joining the WREG Investigative Team, Zaneta worked for five years as an Anchor/Consumer Reporter at WTVM in Columbus, GA. Throughout that time, Zaneta anchored the morning show, started a consumer blog and covered stories that saved viewers from rip offs, and even put scammers behind bars.

Zaneta previously worked as a General Assignment Reporter at WVTM in Birmingham and as an Anchor/Reporter at WJRD (now WVUA) in Tuscaloosa where she earned two, Associated Press Awards for Best Spot News Coverage and Best Documentary.

Earlier in her career, Zaneta was also an Anchor/Reporter at WUAL-Alabama Public Radio.

In each city Zaneta has lived in, she's spent time outside the walls of the tv station, understanding that true commitment comes from outreach in the community.

She's worked with literacy groups, arts foundations and Cooperative Extension to name a few.

Zaneta is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors.

Although an Alabama native, Zaneta says she's excited about getting to know the folks in the Mid South, learning about the history and especially tasting all the good food!

Zaneta and her husband Woodrow, Jr. have three boys. In her spare time, she goes to their baseball and football games and takes family pictures.

Zaneta also enjoys reading, scrapbooking and is an avid couponer.

Her kids say it's a hobby, she says it's saving, and that's a way of life.

Recent Articles

  • Beware of Shady Tax Preparers

    Posted on: 10:48 am, March 18, 2013, by , updated on: 10:48pm, March 18, 2013

    Tax season shouldn't have to get nasty, but it does Read More ›

  • Tennessee Bill Takes Aim At Online Ticket Scalpers

    Posted on: 8:49 pm, March 11, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:25pm, March 11, 2013

    (Memphis) Sue Sarriken enjoys theater and says the best way to experience it, is live, “I’m a big theater fan,... Read More ›

  • Mo’ Money Workers Banned from Preparing Taxes

    Posted on: 4:10 pm, March 4, 2013, by , updated on: 04:24pm, March 4, 2013

    (Nashville) A federal court has permanently banned two employees of a Mo’ Money tax franchise from preparing taxes.  Toney Fields... Read More ›

    mo money
  • Exclusive: DCS Head Vows to Fix Problems Quickly

    Posted on: 4:06 pm, March 1, 2013, by , updated on: 05:36pm, March 1, 2013

    ames Henry spent most of his life as a lawmaker and politician, now his job is to fix the DCS in TN Read More ›

  • Child Fatalities Increase for Shelby County

    Posted on: 6:05 pm, February 26, 2013, by , updated on: 07:05am, February 27, 2013

    There were a total of 898 deaths in 2011 and 192 of those children were from Shelby County Read More ›

    child's grave
  • DCS Case Files Reveal Red Flags, Questions Remain About Deaths

    Posted on: 2:23 pm, February 25, 2013, by , updated on: 10:35pm, February 25, 2013

    (Memphis) WREG uncovers new details about children who died in the care of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.  A... Read More ›

  • Poison Center Calls Spike with Popularity of Energy Drinks

    Posted on: 4:30 pm, February 14, 2013, by , updated on: 11:02pm, February 14, 2013

    Alcohol mixed with energy drinks is today's cocktail of choice for young people Read More ›

  • Man Behind Mo’ Money Taxes Is Back In Business

    Posted on: 10:52 am, February 11, 2013, by , updated on: 10:35pm, February 11, 2013

    As Markey Granberry opens the doors to a new business, there are some old customers who still don't have their refunds Read More ›

  • Need Free Tax Help?

    Posted on: 11:56 am, February 8, 2013, by , updated on: 12:55pm, February 8, 2013

    (Memphis) If you’re struggling to file your taxes, you are not alone. Tax preparation can be overwhelming and lots of... Read More ›

    IRS-Taxes
  • Tennessee DCS Commissioner Resigns

    Posted on: 11:08 am, February 5, 2013, by and , updated on: 06:21pm, February 5, 2013

    (Memphis)  After heading up the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for two years, Commissioner Kate O’Day is calling it quits.... Read More ›

    Kate O'Day DCS V2
  • Previous Problems For Daycare Involved In Crash

    Posted on: 5:36 pm, February 4, 2013, by , updated on: 06:21pm, February 4, 2013

    DHS evaluation report done on the same day as the accident, notes "transportation shall be ceased immediately Read More ›

  • Court Orders DCS to Provide Access to Child Fatality Records

    Posted on: 5:26 pm, January 23, 2013, by , updated on: 06:34pm, January 23, 2013

    (Nashville)  Chancellor Carol McCoy ruled the Department of Children’s Services must provide access to information regarding the fatalities and near... Read More ›