Testing has begun at the 39 Shelby County Schools where high levels of lead were found in various water sources.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and the Order of the Boll Weevils delivered Christmas gifts to students at Vollentine Optional Elementary School Thursday. 

In a small town outside of London, in a pub known only to locals, I found myself standing next to someone I was in the third grade with at Memphis State Training School.

Google announced Thursday that it will hire 350 people for a new operations center in Northwest Mississippi.

The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.

James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers. 

Pioneer of orchestral soul Isaac Hayes will be honored at the Grammys 2020 Special Merit ceremony with a Lifetime Achievement Award, along with John Prine, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chicago and Public Enemy.

Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg drew a crowd of 150 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Thursday in his first campaign stop in the city. 

James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account. 

The City of Memphis has paid $1 million to Baker Donelson law firm in attorney fees to defend the city in a 2017 consent decree lawsuit. 

In 75% of the cases, the test predicted an infection before the child showed symptoms, according to St. Jude research. 

Belly Acres’ new owner is opening a second location in East Memphis and plans to expand the brand regionally.

Mavis Staples and Young Dolph, both with Memphis connections, also are on the music festival lineup.

Good morning; it’s Thursday, Dec. 19. Today, Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will be in Memphis, and Beale Street Music Fest has an announcement for us. 

There's a holiday celebration for almost any taste in the Mid-South this week. Here's hoping you find the one just right for you!

The Tennessee Capitol Commission chairman is guaranteeing a meeting by the end of February to discuss the process for a vote on removing the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.

First-time head coach Ryan Silverfield flanked himself with experienced coordinators for the Cotton Bowl Classic. 

The Overton Square patisserie 17 Berkshire hosted its first holiday gingerbread house workshop after its social media following requested decorating and baking classes.

Junior transfer Moussa Cisse brings a rare gift to the Memphis high school basketball scene.

U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant voiced support when the attorney general criticized communities that fail to show proper respect for law officers. Were they also concerned when Trump attacked FBI leaders? 

State Sen. Raumesh Akbari is encouraging money to be spent for programs such as Agape in Memphis, which are cutting into poverty, as the state studies how to spend $732 million in TANF "reserves."

Memphis will be without right tackle Scottie Dill in the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic.

Rookie Brandon Clarke's 27 points weren't enough as the Grizzlies blew a 24-point lead in the second half and lost 126-122 at Oklahoma City Wednesday night. 

After a stellar year, Tiger running back Kenneth Gainwell continues to gain national recognition earning another second-team All-American honor on Wednesday.

The EDGE Board on Wednesday approved $13.1 million worth of new tax incentives for two companies that plan to make $141 million in capital investments and add at least 159 jobs.