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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– As the summer approaches, we’re working to find out what resources are out there to keep children busy. People we talked to say it’s all about keeping kids engaged in unique ways, especially with the rise of social media. All too often we tell you about a teenage victim of a crime or […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis school could lose its charter under Shelby County Schools, after three school leaders were indicted on charges of stealing $400,000 for personal use. Shelby County’s Office of Charter Schools said in a letter dated Dec. 8 it will recommend the district revoke the charter for Memphis Academy of Health Sciences […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal judge Friday issued a preliminary injunction that blocks Gov. Bill Lee from enforcing an order allowing parents to opt their children out of wearing masks in Shelby County schools. Friday’s ruling extends an existing temporary restraining order that was set to expire. The preliminary injunction will remain in effect until […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two weeks into the new school year, Shelby County Schools is still trying to fill hundreds of teaching positions. On June 28, WREG Investigators submitted an open records request asking how many teacher vacancies there were in the district. SCS responded more than six weeks later, giving us a list of teacher positions they needed to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two victims in this weekend’s shooting that left two teenage girls dead, and another teen mother and a baby injured, were identified by family and friends Monday. Tonya Dockins said her niece, Phillexus Buchanan, 15, was one of those victims. Buchanan was a 10th grader at Hamilton High School, and her 16th […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We could see another wave of arguments over school mask requirements as a federal judge in Memphis continues to weigh the options. Today’s hearing could lead to more sweeping changes in classrooms across Shelby county.     Over the past few days, children across the county have had to wear masks to school because […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men who held leadership positions at a Memphis charter school have been indicted and accused of stealing nearly $400,000 from the academy, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said Wednesday. Corey Johnson, Robert Williams, and Michael Jones all held leadership positions at the Memphis Academy of Health Sciences (MAHS) charter school, which operates […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As Shelby County Schools looks to move into their new headquarters, they’re auctioning off items left at the Bayer warehouse, but at least one of those items –a pill press– has some people concerned. With the opioid epidemic, there is concern the machine could get into the wrong hands. The Shelby County […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some parents say they have been protesting every day this week outside the Shelby County Board of Education, asking for a virtual learning option for all students as COVID numbers grow among children. County leaders say one-third of our active COVID cases are among children. Parents said Friday they don’t feel comfortable […]

MEMPHIS — For high school football players and teams in the City of Memphis, Opening Night is almost here and for Shelby County schools, it has been an almost two year wait to return to the field. But these are still some nervous times. While Shelby County schools stay focused on their first games this […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Police say a person crashed into a pole in front of the Shelby County Schools Board of Education building after being shot Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene of the crash in front of the Shelby County Schools building on South Hollywood. Police say the victim was taken to the […]