Memphis leaders will host meetings starting Nov. 19 at 5 schools slated to close
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools will begin hosting community meetings next week at schools recommended for closure by the end of the academic year . The first meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m....
Memphis youth demand change, support from city leaders
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis teens are calling for adults and city leaders to take action in the lives of young people. Youth Minds United said they’re tired of not being taken seriously by those who are supposed to be showing up for them. They believe the lack of mentorship and programs is leading to youth-involved...
Shots fired at birthday event center for children
BARTLETT, Tenn. (WMC) - Bartlett Police are investigating a shooting at Pump It Up that happened Saturday evening. BPD says there are no reports of any injuries at this time. Police say the shooting is under investigation and appears to have stemmed from a domestic incident. There’s no word on...
Intense Debate: Two MFD Employees Face Charges for Drag Racing
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Two MFD employees charged with drag racing. A recent incident involving two Memphis Fire Department (MFD) employees, Joshua Hines and Jasmyne Long, has sparked a wave of public discussion. The duo was arrested for drag...
Family speaks about man charged with attempted kidnapping of young girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is accused of trying to kidnap a child and harassing people at apartments in the University area, but his family is worried about his struggles with mental health. Dominique Hawkins, 25, is charged with attempted kidnapping. Police say he was at the Woodtrail Apartments on Spottswood...
Memphis Fire Department announces new assistant fire chief
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department announced a new Assistant Fire Chief of Operations. Kenneth Newton joined MFD in 1992 where he rose through the ranks as Fire Inspector, Fire Lieutenant, Battalion Chief and Division Chief. During his career, he has guided recruit classes to graduation, expanded...
Memphis baker to appear on Gordon Ramsay’s new baking competition
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis baker will serve up her skills on Gordon Ramsay's new baking competition show. Chloe Sexton, owner of Chloe's Giant Cookies, will appear on Next Level Baker in December. Sexton shared a heartfelt video to her 2.6 million TikTok followers and expressed her excitement online. "This...
Avoid Bringing Your Aggressive or Untrained Dog to Shelby Farms
Shelby Farms, a popular off-leash dog park, has recently been the center of controversy. A number of visitors have expressed concerns over aggressive and untrained dogs causing problems at the park. The issue has been raised by a group of regular visitors who claim that their dogs, and those of their friends, have...
New judge appointed in state case against Lindsey Whiteside
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new judge has been appointed to preside over the state case against Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery of a child by a person of trust or authority. This comes after DeSoto County Circuit Court Judge Andrew K. Howorth recused himself from the...
Crews battle fire in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis firefighters responded to a fire in the Orange Mound neighborhood Saturday night. The fire occurred in a residential neighborhood on Haynes Street and Kimball Avenue, across the street from Mount Moriah Baptist Church. No word on if anyone was hurt or the cause of the...
