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April Thompson

First At Four Anchor/Reporter
april.thompson@wreg.com

April Thompson joined News Channel 3 in 1992.

She started her news career at a radio station in Griffin, GA before moving to television stations in Montgomery and Huntsville, AL.

Along with her reporting duties, she anchors News Channel 3 at 4pm and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

April was presented with the Tennessee School Board Association's award for Excellence in Education for her reporting.

April grew up in Atlanta and earned her degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Georgia.

She recently received her master's degree in business finance at the University of Memphis.

When she's away from work, April enjoys golf, biking, gardening and reading.

She also makes time for community service through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

When people ask her what she likes best about Memphis, she doesn't hesitate to say, "The people!"

Recent Articles

  • Bank Urging Cell Phone Users Not To Fall For Text Message Scam

    Posted on: 5:25 pm, May 20, 2013, by , updated on: 06:04pm, May 20, 2013

    Fake text showing up on cell phones in Memphis area Read More ›

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  • Haslam Signs Armed Guards In School Bill With Provisions

    Posted on: 1:34 pm, May 17, 2013, by and

    It passed the House 82-15 and was approved 27-6 in the Senate. Read More ›

    bill haslam

  • Nearly 100 Memphis Teachers Face Firing

    Posted on: 10:59 am, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 01:09pm, May 17, 2013

    Teachers union says new teacher evaluation process is flawed Read More ›

  • Psychology Of Children Who Kill

    Posted on: 5:29 pm, May 15, 2013, by , updated on: 11:54pm, May 15, 2013

    Experts say parents should look for warning signs of trouble Read More ›

  • Jolie’s Mastectomy May Spur Breast Cancer Conversations

    Posted on: 5:30 pm, May 14, 2013, by , updated on: 05:35pm, May 14, 2013

    Health experts say it brings star power to an important cause Read More ›

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  • Family seeks justice after burn victim dies and suspect is released

    Posted on: 5:33 pm, May 10, 2013, by

    Mississippi officials refuse to open up about the case Read More ›

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  • MATA Plus Riders Complain About Long Waits For Pick-Up

    Posted on: 5:13 pm, May 10, 2013, by , updated on: 05:55pm, May 10, 2013

    MATA officials say they have an 85 percent on-time pick-up over the last two months Read More ›

  • Woman Says Ex-Boyfriend Set Her On Fire

    Posted on: 2:24 pm, May 9, 2013, by , and , updated on: 11:35pm, May 9, 2013

    So why he is no longer behind bars? Read More ›

  • Charter Schools Becoming an Option for More Parents

    Posted on: 3:13 pm, May 3, 2013, by , updated on: 07:02pm, May 3, 2013

    Many parents looking for options beyond the merged Shelby County Schools Read More ›

  • Southaven Mayor and Alderman Battle Over Deposition

    Posted on: 5:20 pm, May 2, 2013, by , updated on: 05:27pm, May 2, 2013

    Court hearing resumes in Jackson, Mississippi May 13 Read More ›

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  • Man Who Pulled Gun On WREG Crew Sentenced

    Posted on: 1:36 pm, May 1, 2013, by and , updated on: 01:39pm, May 1, 2013

    Judge Victor Hill said, "Let people do their job and stay our of their business if it doesn't concern you." Read More ›

  • Garbage Strike Over, But Catching Up Will Take Time

    Posted on: 3:15 pm, April 29, 2013, by , updated on: 06:22pm, April 29, 2013

    Union and workers reach 5 year deal Read More ›

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