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School Choice fair in North Memphis offers information and support to ease the registration process for students
With the assistance of several local public and charter schools, as well as community resources, the fair provided registration support for kids in the Klondike area.
Woman injured after shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A woman was injured in a shooting in Whitehaven on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the shooting just before 4:40 a.m. on Neely Road. The victim was found and taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no suspect information available right now, according to...
Community leaders and parents gather for ‘Boots on Beale’ to March Against Gun Violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)—City and community leaders came together to save their children from gun violence with a march dedicated to stopping violence, the ‘Boots the Beale’ march. One community leader stressed that gun violence is harming children every day and creating a dangerous crime-ridden environment. The event...
Former Memphis 901 FC star propels FC Tulsa to 1-0 win over the Beale Street Boys
TULSA, Okla. — During his tenure Phillip Goodrum was often the hero for Memphis 901 FC, but on Saturday night he was the villain when he scored for his new club in FC Tulsa and therefore handed Memphis a brutal 1-0 loss. Goodrum's goal came in the 41st minute...
What’s Killing Us?: WREG investigates environmental pollution, lead poisoning
A months-long WREG investigation examined the deadly problems families across the Mid-South are most likely to face. From gun violence and drugs to learning who is at the highest risk for cancer, the News Channel 3 Investigators uncovered numerous health problems plaguing our community. We discovered major hazards and hidden dangers in our homes and […]
Man allegedly caught with a stolen gun on Beale Street
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say he was caught on Beale Street with a stolen AR-15 early Saturday morning. Officers with the Entertainment District Unit Compliance Team were flagged down while on routine patrol at approximately 1:27 a.m. Beale Street security said that a man was armed at the checkpoint entrance […]
‘Jamz on Jefferson’ brings live music to Haywood County
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — One local county takes on day 2 of their weekend long celebration. Leaders in Brownsville-Haywood County held their ‘Jamz on Jefferson’ event Friday evening. This is a collaboration across the entire community. “Every year we a do a series of events starting on Thursday,...
3 detained after police find suspects accused of firing at officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people have been detained after Memphis Police say they found suspects who were responsible for firing at an officer. Officers responded to a prowler call at 5112 Park Ave at 2:48 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, they spotted a dark-colored Nissan sedan that matched the description of a vehicle occupied […]
It's been 3 months since the mass shooting at Orange Mound Park, and the shooter is still on the loose
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Today marks 3 months since the Orange Mound Park block party deadly shooting, and police are still searching for the shooter. On April 20, 2024, around 7 p.m., at least one gunman opened fire at more than 300 people gathered at an unsanctioned block party on 2572 Park Ave. Two people were killed and seven others were injured at the shooting.
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Memphis school district settles lawsuit with Satanic Temple
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Shelby County School District has agreed to pay more than $15,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit with the sponsors of an after-school satan club. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Satanic Temple back in March, claiming MSCS violated their First Amendment rights. Late last […]
Record $11.6-million raised during St. Jude Telethon
PEORIA, Ill. – The 47th annual St. Jude Telethon on WEEK-TV has raised a record amount of money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The telethon signed off late Saturday night with $11,659,937 raised, surpassing last year’s total of $11,094,238. The Memphis-to-Peoria run and the 36...
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