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Here's a road trip idea from 39 News. A night of laughter, intrigue, and Southern soul awaits theatergoers as "The Jenkins Family Reunion: A Soulful Murder Mystery" comes to Theatre Memphis on August 24. Presented as an immersive dinner theater experience, the production promises two showings—at 3 p.m. and 7...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man jumped into the Mississippi River Monday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they responded to the Interstate 40 bridge regarding a check on a welfare call around 11:22 a.m. Before officers arrived, they say a man had jumped from the bridge and into the river. At...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County School students are returning to the classroom on Monday morning. As we look to another school year, there is still uncertainty when it comes to who’s in charge of the state’s largest school district. The district has been in the spotlight over the past couple of years, dealing...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) confirmed Monday that an unsafe level of lead was found in the water sources at Bellevue Middle School but said it has "worked diligently" to reduce potential exposure. "Based on the results of testing, and within 24 hours, we immediately removed the affected...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested a person after a shooting in Hickory Hill left one woman hospitalized. At 5:31 Sunday evening, MPD arrived on the scene on the 3100 block of Knight Lane. A woman has been transported to a local hospital in non-critical condition.

In a move aimed at tackling the ongoing HIV epidemic, Shelby County has rolled out a pilot program that offers free in-home HIV self-test kits to its residents, according to the Shelby County Health Department. The initiative, powered through a user-friendly web portal, 901HIVTesting.com, enables individuals aged 14...

A/C issues remain a big concern as students return to classes. As the first day of school commences Monday, there are still concerns about working air condition in MSCS classrooms. Sherwood Middle School was among the dozen schools that faced heat-related disruptions last year.

It's been over two years since the tragic event that rocked the community surrounding the Rosewood Market at 1908 South Lauderdale. The Memphis Police Department is still pushing to solve the homicide case that left Xavier Tankersley dead and another man injured from gunshot wounds. The incident, which occurred on...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 19-year-old was arrested for allegedly killing a man during an attempted robbery over the weekend in the New Pathways neighborhood, records show. Court documents show that Cody Gray, of Memphis, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Omarion Cowley. Cowley was...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - School is back in session for several school districts across the Mid-South, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Many changes are also ahead for students across the viewing area. School leaders passed a new cell phone policy in response to a new Tennessee law that restricts phones in...