Health experts suggest medical tests for students … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One day after revealing that two dozen Shelby County Schools showed elevated levels of lead in their water, experts say the lead can cause a myriad of health problems. Health experts said there’s a wide range of severity and symptoms when dealing with lead poisoning, with anything from mild nausea and headaches […]
UPDATE: Water at 24 Shelby County schools tests positive … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools reported that specific water fountains in some of the district’s school tested positive for lead. Of 165 schools tested as part of a state requirement, 24 schools had specific water fountains, sinks or coolers that tested positive for lead levels above the EPA threshold. SCS said most of the […]
Suspect accused of shooting at deputies before barricade … One person was detained after a reported barricade situation inside an apartment in southeast Shelby County.
SCS to close eight schools Tuesday due to power outage Shelby County Schools announced eight schools will be closed on Tuesday due to a power outage.
Severe weather, tornado rocks Mid-South early Monday … The National Weather Service issued weather alerts for several Mid-South counties.
Board OKs incentives for Raymond James relocation EDGE board members on Wednesday approved $3.2 million in tax incentives for financial services company Raymond James to move out of its office tower in downtown Memphis and create jobs in East Memphis.
Whitehaven, Bartlett, Ridgeway post shutouts in Week … Winners in week eight include Whitehaven, Bartlett, Central and Ridgeway.
Separate accidents on Bill Morris Parkway, I-240 … I-240 was shut down in Midtown because of an overturned tractor trailer.
Early voting numbers low with one week until election MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Next Thursday, voters in Memphis will decide who will fill some very important positions for the next four years — not only in the Memphis mayor’s office but for all 13 seats on the Memphis City Council, plus several more offices. Early voting continues through Saturday, but so far, turnout has been […]
Victim helps police catch trio accused in string … One of their alleged victims, who shared her story only with News Channel 3, explained how she used an app on her cell phone to help police track the suspects down.
The Mid-South, nation remembers 9/11 attacks It’s become a solemn and sacred ritual in the United States each September 11 — pausing for part of the day to remember the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks.