Mississippi teachers say it’s time for a pay raise. Some might leave the state...
Raising Mississippi teachers' pay will likely be a hot topic during the 2026 legislative session.
Memphis Community on Alert After Burglars Make Off with $9k in Valuables from Country...
A recent burglary attempt in the affluent area of Country Club Lane has left residents on edge. The Memphis Police Department reported that on November 24, officers were dispatched in response to a burglar alarm at 2:00 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered signs of attempted entry with pry marks on a...
11 Charged for Allegedly Assaulting Memphis Task Force Officers, U.S. Attorney Stresses Presumption of...
In recent developments connected to the Memphis Safe Task Force operations, 11 individuals have been brought up on federal charges, as disclosed by the U.S. Attorney's Office. This roundup of indictments for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers comes after U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant highlighted the...
Man accidentally shoots himself outside Bass Pro Shops
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man was in Tennessee was hospitalized after he accidentally shot himself in the parking lot of Bass Pro Shops downtown, according to local authorities. Officers said they responded to the shooting at 4:17 p.m. local time Monday. The man told police he went into the business to sell his gun;...
St. Jude ranked second as America’s dream employer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital received high honors Wednesday from Forbes. According to the company, St. Jude is ranked second in America’s Dream Employers. The survey included 10,000 college students and 140,000 U.S. employees. Leading the survey was NVIDIA, and just behind St. Jude...
BTH: MSCS Interim Superintendent Richmond on enrollment, attendance and facilities
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond says stabilizing Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has been his central focus during his first 11 months in the role. On WKNO's Behind the Headlines, Richmond spoke with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Laura Testino about enrollment declines, chronic...
Off-duty guardsmen provide life-saving aid after collision
National Guardsmen from the 269th Military Police Company pulled over and stepped in when they witnessed a collision in Interstate 40 near Memphis. The off-duty soldiers with the 269th based in Murfreesboro were driving westbound on I-40 when they witnessed two vehicles collide. Theu immediately pulled to secure the...
‘Not Yet at the Finish Line:’ Mayor Young Commends Data Indicating a Decrease in...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on 'Far from the finish line:' Mayor Young praises data showing drop in Memphis crime.
1 injured, 2 detained after Highland Heights shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was injured, and two people have been detained after a shooting in the area of Highland Heights on Wednesday afternoon, according to Memphis Police. Officers said at 1:43 p.m., they responded to a shooting in the 3100 block of Faxon Avenue and located a male victim who was transported to […]
Memphis Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Berryhill Market Attempted Burglary
On Monday, an attempted burglary occurred at Berryhill Market, located at 1885 Berryhill Road. According to the Memphis Police Department, a male suspect tried to pry open the market's front door using a yellow crowbar. The unsuccessful attempt took place around 4:00 a.m., after which the suspect vacated the premises...
