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MEMPHIS, Tenn.– From police to firefighters, teachers and hospitals, the fallout from COVID is making it harder for workers to do their jobs. WREG asked for the absentee numbers for different departments. Memphis Fire said last month it averaged 52 workers out sick per day, down from last year’s average of 65, but still the highest in the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The wintry weather was to blame for school closures Thursday, but despite freezing temperatures on Friday, classes resumed for tens of thousands of Shelby County Schools students. Parents and district leaders spoke regarding the combined effort on how to keep the students warm and safe, while educating.   The frigid forecast had many […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An icy mix will start your day Thursday. Rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow began moving across the Mid-South early Thursday morning, causing closings or delays for many school districts. Temperatures fell during the overnight hours, dropping into the upper 20s by morning, and icy spots on bridges and overpasses will be […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mid-South schools are weighing their options as the approaching winter weather prompts school closures or virtual learning. For a full list of closures and delays, please visit this page with the latest information. Shelby County Schools said they will close all district schools out of an abundance of caution. Fayette County Public […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With the winter weather and COVID-19, it’s difficult to know when schools are open or not. WREG is working to keep you up to date on the latest school openings and closures. Tennessee: Shelby County Schools said they will return to classes on January 3. Shelby County Schools posted this message from […]

Shelby County leaders are no doubt looking for new ideas for reducing crime after another year of worsening violence.  One idea involves alternative sentencing for juvenile offenders. It’s been just a few months since a thirteen-year-old shot a classmate at Cummings K-through-8 Optional School and his punishment included a house arrest program but no jail […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Monday marked the end of the holiday break for Shelby County students, but unfortunately, there is no break from the pandemic as the rules with the coronavirus are constantly changing. Just Monday, the FDA authorized Pfizer vaccine boosters for those between the ages of 12-15, five months after their last dose. The […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Amid this surge in coronavirus cases, children’s hospitals across the country are reporting an influx of pediatric patients linked to the highly contagious Omicron variant. This spike comes as children are days away from returning to the classroom in Shelby County. As the number of coronavirus cases continue to break records across Shelby County, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The Shelby County Health Department issued a new health order on Wednesday that will go into effect at the beginning of the new year. The health department said the Health Order No. 29 was issued to renew December’s health order and reflect new CDC guidelines on isolation and quarantine measures. The health order […]

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. — Christmas came early for the Mid-South Food Bank as it received one of its largest donations ever Tuesday. The Shelby County government presented the Mid-South Food Bank with a $3 million check to help the food bank distribute more meals to those in need.  “We’re going to make a contribution to the […]