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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County students return to the classroom today, but leadership and program changes have been brewing all summer. There are impending school closures, a former superintendent...

Looking for no-frills restaurants in Tennessee with legendary steaks?. These 7 classic eateries offer mouthwatering cuts and straightforward dining experiences without any fancy fuss!. 1. Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House (Memphis) Folk’s Folly isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a Memphis institution that’s been making meat...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department and Memphis Fire Department responded to two crashes on Union Avenue on Sunday morning. The first crash happened just after 2:35 a.m. at Union Avenue and S. Lauderdale Street. Officers spoke with the driver of a Nissan Altima, who said that he...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hair Angel Love Salon held its annual back-to-school festival Sunday morning. Kids were given free backpacks, hair styles, and haircuts as Sunday marks the official last day of summer vacation for most kids in Memphis. Parents were able to shop around to look at local...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a South Memphis shooting Friday night, Memphis Police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Betty Bayou Avenue at approximately 10:20 p.m A male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no suspect information at this time. If you have any information that...

In an effort to clamp down on the mosquito population and curb the spread of West Nile Virus, the Shelby County Health Department has laid out its mosquito control schedule for the coming week. This tried-and-true method will see trucks rolling through designated zip codes, dispensing EPA-approved insecticides in...

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Hundreds of families stood in line Saturday morning for the massive West Memphis Back to School drive. Thousands of backpacks packed with school supplies were given away to students. In West Memphis, students start class on Tuesday, but Saturday, the district spent the morning doing their part...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The sanctuary of First Evangelical Church in East Memphis filled with Bill Morris’ stories, touching and hilarious, on Saturday, August 2. “To Bill, Memphis wasn’t a project, it was family,” said Dr. Scott Morris, Founder of Church Health. On introducing himself to the...

Aug. 3, 2025 – The Tate County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man whose body was discovered near Arkabutla Lake on Friday. According to a news release from Sheriff Luke Shepherd, the individual was identified as Anthony Peavy, age 32 of Batesville. His body was found on property adjacent to the lake.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Town of Collierville says road closures around Collierville High School will cause major traffic backups as school goes back in session next week. The school district is responding by staggering students in hybrid-learning schedules the first two days of the year. Shelby Drive is closed for a...