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On the Look Out For Covid-19

Health officials in Memphis are answering questions about Coronavirus. They held a news conference at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center yesterday to educate the community. Shelby County Health Department officials say staff... Read More.

Jewish Community Giving Back

The Jewish community in Memphis is preparing for Purim. The Jewish holiday is about thinking of others. The Baron Hirsch Congregation in east Memphis hosted its fourth Great Big Sandwich Make for those in... Read More.

Vegan Barbeque

World famous Memphis barbeque is about to take on a new form. A couple of Memphians are organizing the first Vegan BBQ Cook Off and Festival. The cook off and festival is set... Read More.

Text to 911 Now Available in Shelby County

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is now able to communicate with people in or near unincorporated Shelby County using text to 9-1-1. Officials say text to 9-1-1 is for emergencies when someone cannot contact... Read More.

6 Weeks Paternal Leave for Shelby County

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is announcing a proposal for employees considering becoming parents. The proposal would provide six-weeks paid parental leave for Shelby County Government employees. It would allow six-weeks paid parental leave... Read More.

Help Report Potholes

The City of Memphis is asking drivers to report potholes. Officials say street crews have repaired more than 8,000 potholes since the first of the year, but many remain unreported. Potholes can be reported... Read More.

Deadly Traffic Accidents Are UP

Deadly traffic accidents are up in Shelby County. As of February 20, there had been 28 traffic deaths this year. That’s 17 more than this time last year. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials say... Read More.

Early Voting

Shelby County voters are taking advantage of early voting in the presidential primary. Early voting in Tennessee began February 12 and ends February 25. The presidential primary in Tennessee is set for March 3.

New Animals at The Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo is welcoming some new animals. The two bat-eared foxes recently became part of the zoo family. Helen came to the Cat Country exhibit from a zoo in Chicago, while Raj came... Read More.

20 Monitored For Coronavirus

Nearly 2 dozen people in Shelby County are being monitored for the coronavirus. The Shelby County Health Department says the 20 Shelby County residents being monitored reported recently traveling back from China. Officials say... Read More.