Shelby County teachers rally in support after superintendent … Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray got a strong show of support Tuesday after saying he’d consider keeping schools closed if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
SCS, partners plan to provide 60,000 meals a day … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Schools has reopened it Central Nutrition Center and has a goal to serve 60,000 meals a day to local children through a partnership with YMCA. Every Wednesday in July, SCS will be serving meals for children under the age of 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the following […]
Airlines say massive job cuts are inevitable after … (CNN) — US airline workers have been largely spared from the carnage that’s pushed the country’s unemployment to record highs since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But those same workers -— roughly 750,000 pilots, flight attendants, baggage handlers,mechanics and others — will soon be among the most at-risk for losing their jobs. The federal bailout for the […]
Supermarket sweep: WREG tests grocery pickup and … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In today’s world, going to the grocery store can be stressful, if not life-threatening for some people, so we tested out ways you can get your food without ever going in the store. For our test, we focused on a few options; bigger stores like Kroger, Walmart and Target offer both pickup […]
Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft … INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL’s draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of pro days canceled because of the new coronavirus, the Hall of Fame executive who constructed multiple Super Bowl teams during his 32-year career believes it’s time […]
Live Updates: The Coronavirus What started as a mystery virus last month in Wuhan, China, has now killed more than 200 people and infected thousands more around the world.
Two children killed in Hickory Hill shooting identified … A 16-year-old who was critically injured in a double shooting in Hickory Hill has died, the Memphis Police Department says.
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 […]
High school football regular season is in the books Winners from week 11 include MUS, Houston, Kirby, Olive Branch and DeSoto Central.
Tennessee high court to decide newspaper defamation … The Tennessee Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case that weighs the public’s right to know against the right of individuals not to be defamed.
SEC building some of the top defenses in college … While defenses are still a work in progress around the Southeastern Conference, they still rank as some of the best in college football.