Demonstrators took to the streets of Downtown Memphis Friday night for a peaceful protest. But outside of the marches, there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes -- alliances being made to take advantage of what some are calling a watershed moment.
Last month, Shelby County Schools introduced us to their Re-Entry Task Force -- a group of 16 people with backgrounds in education, health, faith, business, several parents and a student. We checked in with the group and asked about they work they’ve been doing.
All Tennessee voters can now request an absentee ballot following a judge’s ruling that allows mail-in ballots for anyone who doesn’t feel safe going to the polls because of COVID-19.
June would typically be the start of the summer travel season, but lots of folks are just now feeling comfortable getting out and about in the city again.
A sea of white coats could be seen kneeling in front of the Coleman Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Friday in honor of George Floyd.
Lauderdale County Sheriff Steve Sanders admitted it was him in an audio recording saying a racist slur. Since the recording was leaked to the public, people have been protesting in the county and demanding Sanders’ resignation.
A mother and her two sons have been indicted for a fatal shooting after social media rumors led to the death of a 60-year-old man back in November of 2019.
Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel were in Gulfport Friday talking about the 2020 hurricane season, and the expected impact of Tropical Depression Cristobal.
Several law enforcement agencies have joined together in the search for Nathan Alexander Covarrubias, a 14-year-old boy who walked away from the Summits View Ranch for Boys in Alcorn County a week ago.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking a complex system of showers and storms north of the Mid-South that is expected to roll into the region this afternoon and evening and provide strong to severe storms across parts of the area.
Prior to Thursday night’s ruling, the WMC Action News 5 Investigators uncovered that Shelby County voters were already requesting absentee ballots in record numbers.
Table games like blackjack and carnival games will soon be making an appearance at Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis, with casino officials saying Thursday that safety will be a key part of the equation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With protests for social justice and police reforms continuing across the country, a group in Memphis took a break Thursday night to share new strategies for what comes next.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland agreed Thursday to sign a pledge from former President Barack Obama asking mayors to review “use of force” policies in their cities.
There’s a push to support Mid-South black-owned businesses. The Downtown Memphis Commission is encouraging everyone to support the livelihoods of local African American entrepreneurs.
Thursday officials with the Shelby County Health Department said current modeling predicts a peak of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic later this fall.
A 25-year-old man was indicted this week on first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting an acquaintance in the head last year at a Whitehaven apartment, according to Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.
A new report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce shows there have been 581,405 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee since March 15, 2020.
Nearly four years after a Lowndes County grand jury indicted a Columbus cop for shooting and killing a black man, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has dismissed the case, citing a lack of evidence to prosecute.
Tensions between residents and law enforcement are escalating in Lauderdale County. After a leaked recording with racial slurs, some want to oust Sheriff Steve Sanders.
I sat down with three other moms, who are also raising young black boys and we talked about how to discuss, racism, George Floyd, and being safe with the young black men in our lives.
Demonstrators in Memphis have made it clear they are seeking change against police brutality, racism and changes to policies on a state and local level.
Shelby County Schools announced Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South and reopening its Central Nutrition Center to provide meals to children this summer.
Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter briefed commissioners Wednesday on the COVID-19 pandemic. She said members of the COVID-19 task force are trying to determine if recent case spikes signify a surge coming or just represent our new reality of living with the virus among us.
Memphis Tiger Basketball loses an assistant coach and leading recruiter. Mike Miller announced he has stepped down from the program to spend more time with his family.
A report from ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski states the NBA’s board of governors is expected to move forward with a 22-team return to play format.
The Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum has been a Memphis gem for 20 years now although many of you may know little about it, except for its rockin’ signage outside FedExForum.
A post on Facebook made its rounds in Lauderdale County, a post with audio accusing the Lauderdale County sheriff and at least one employee of using the n-word.
