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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after being caught with a gun at a Millington High School basketball game Tuesday night. Deputies said a student saw Kyron Campbell, 21, drop the weapon, quickly put it in his pocket, and walk out of the school’s gymnasium. Deputies said when […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Students were evacuated from West Collierville Middle School on Monday after a possible threat, according to the Collierville Police. WREG spoke with parents who commended the swift action by the school district and law enforcement. The threat was made by phone call and later determined to be false. The suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many Shelby County Schools’ parents said they are growing frustrated when they bring their digital devices to support centers to get them fixed. There are roughly 95,000 students across Shelby County learning virtually. With so many students using digital devices, there will be situations when technical issues arise. Many parents are saying […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control. Here’s a look at what could happen next: WHAT HAPPENED? Republicans voted last week to expel two Black lawmakers who had approached the front of the House chamber with […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Plans to introduce a bill to make sure Black history is being included in Tennessee Public Schools have been put on hold. The measure is sponsored by a Memphis representative will apparently be tabled for a couple of weeks. District 85 Representative Jesse Chism told WREG-TV, Tuesday morning he planned to introduced […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Van Turner, the president of the Memphis NAACP branch is speaking out after two Democrats were expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives. Democrats Justin Jones of Nashville and Justin J. Pearson of Memphis were expelled after protesting for stricter gun laws following a shooting at a Nashville school. The third house […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby County School principal is suing the district after his suspension last month. Barton Thorne of Cordova High School was placed on paid administrative leave after comments he made over the district’s virtual learning platform. The audio of Thorne’s remarks, which lasts a little more than nine minutes long, was obtained […]

Shelby County School leaders will be hosting another virtual classroom demonstration for parents and students on Friday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Lawmakers and leaders are reacting after the Shelby County Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to appoint Justin J. Pearson to his seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Chants from Pearson’s supporters filled the room after all seven commissioners in attendance voted “Yes” to the decision. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris signed […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Schools board has created a utility assistance program to make sure students can still learn, and their power is not turned off. They have a fund set up giving families $200 for utilities, which goes directly to MLGW. To apply, follow this link: https://www.schoolseed.org/ You must have a child […]

The Shelby County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to reappoint Justin J. Pearson to his seat.