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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis family and our entire community were rocked by an unthinkable loss. Police say a woman stabbed her ten-year-old daughter to death and severely injured another family member. Everyone is confused and still processing what happened. There’s one glimmer of hope — the other stabbing victim was released from the hospital […]

Indiana State Police said no suspicious items were found after dozens of school districts in Indiana were sent an anonymous bomb threat overnight, prompting many of those schools to call for an online-learning day or cancel classes altogether Friday.

Shelby County Schools is hosting two virtual information sessions to answer questions parents might have about the return to school.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some 5th graders got a chance to beef up their public speaking skills ahead of a big contest. The Shelby County School students attended a virtual oratorical clinic this past Saturday. Our very own Stephanie Scurlock was one of the presenters who gave students some public speaking tips. The students practiced delivering […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The Shelby County Commission voted Wednesday to reappoint Justin J. Pearson to the state House seat from which he was expelled. All seven commissioners who were present voted yes on the reappointment: Henri Brooks, Edmund Ford Jr., Erika Sugarmon, Charlie Caswell, Shante Avant, Miska Clay-Bibbs and Mickell Lowery. Commissioners Amber Mills, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Department has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office following reports of abductions and sexual assaults in South Memphis, some involving young students. Parents like Timothy Jones are now patrolling around Hamilton K-8 schools, with the suspect still on the loose. “I don’t want it to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — About one in three Shelby County Schools students plan to return to in-person instruction in January, but only about one in six teachers say they will. SCS released their teacher and student survey data showing only 17% of teachers surveyed in schools run directly by SCS chose in-person instruction. Thirty-two percent of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A familiar face in Memphis politics announced Monday he is joining the crowded field running for Memphis mayor this year. “We need proven leadership,” said Willie Herenton in a video on his Facebook page. Herenton, 82, previously served as Memphis mayor from 1992 until he stepped down after five re-elections in 2009. […]

UPDATE: The suspect arrested in this case has been identified by police as 29-year-old Laderio Gordon. Follow updated coverage here. Earlier story below. _____ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An arrest has been made after a string of rapes and abductions involving children in South Memphis, Memphis Police announced. MPD, in coordination with the FBI and the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Some Memphis educators who teach students with disabilities were targeted by thieves early Wednesday morning. Memphis police said at around 7:45 a.m. a parent spotted at least five males jump out of two SUVs and begin smashing windows, and ransacking vehicles in the parking of the Shrine School on Forest View Drive […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans partnered with the NFL Grassroots Program to award $50,000 to Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools Monday for field upgrades at the Brownlee Road campus in Whitehaven. The grant funds will be used to install bleachers, lighting, and a scoreboard. The NFL Grassroots Program is a partnership between the NFL […]