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Macy’s at Oak Court Mall set to close this year

Author: Kim Chaney Leaders at Macy’s Inc. announced 66 store locations would close, including the store at Oak Court Mall –...

Windows busted out of Federal Building during ‘disturbance’ in Downtown Memphis

By: FOX13 Memphis News Staff MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Windows of the Odell Horton Federal Building in Downtown Memphis were busted...

Republican TN lawmaker introduces bill that penalizes some acts of intimidation, months after hate groups march through Nashville

Author: WBIR Staff The bill includes language that requires people to give officers their names if they have been detained. It...

Children’s hospital treated most children with gunshot wounds from 3 zip codes

by: Jessica Gertler MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Le Bonheur has treated far too many children for gunshot wounds, and over the past...

Man charged with robbery of USPS letter carrier in Memphis

Author: Judy Black The latest robbery happened around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2024, in the 6700 block of South Landing...

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Shelby Co. commissioners vote in favor of no-confidence resolution for MSCS Board

By Imani Williams, Bria Bolden and Action News 5 Staff MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Commission voted on two resolutions for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) on Monday. Commissioners voted in favor of...

Attempt to oust Memphis superintendent sparks school funding threat and calls for a ‘reset’

By  Marta W. Aldrich Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Community backlash is mounting ahead of a pivotal decision this...

‘Nuclear option’: State leaders consider takeover of Memphis schools over Feagins issue

by: David Royer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board considers terminating Superintendent Marie Feagins’ contract, lawmakers in Nashville are watching. House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the state could...

‘No confidence’ vote will move forward against MSCS board

By Joel Moore and Imani Williams MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The “no confidence” vote resolution regarding the Memphis Shelby County School board is headed to the full Shelby County Commission. The education committee...

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