MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Saturday, went into effect loosening restrictions on restaurants in Shelby County.Restaurant owners say the pressure is slowly lifting as customers are feeling more comfortable venturing outside and spending their money.As vaccine numbers increase and COVID-19 case numbers decrease, restaurant owners say they’re very optimistic.And the smiles have returned to world-famous Beale Street.“Beale Street is back!” Joellyn Sullivan, owner of Silky O’Sullivan’s told WMC Action News 5. Sullivan says these past two weeks the crowds have been the biggest she’s seen since the...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Saturday, went into effect loosening restrictions on restaurants in Shelby County.Restaurant owners say the pressure is slowly lifting as customers are feeling more comfortable venturing outside and spending their money.As vaccine numbers increase and COVID-19 case numbers decrease, restaurant owners say they’re very optimistic.And the smiles have returned to world-famous Beale Street.“Beale Street is back!” Joellyn Sullivan, owner of Silky O’Sullivan’s told WMC Action News 5. Sullivan says these past two weeks the crowds have been the biggest she’s seen since the...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Sunday, former US Vice President, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and famous environmentalist Al Gore visited Memphis.Gore spoke in opposition of the controversial Byhalia Pipeline that has drawn protests for several weeks.Alonzo Weaver Park was packed with hundreds of people for the socially distanced protest opposing the Byhalia Connection Oil Pipeline.A passionate crowd of several hundred people came to South Memphis Sunday to oppose the Byhalia Connection Oil Pipeline and hear from US Vice President Al Gore.“This pipeline project is a reckless, racist, ripe off,” Gore...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Sunday, former US Vice President, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and famous environmentalist Al Gore visited Memphis.Gore spoke in opposition of the controversial Byhalia Pipeline that has drawn protests for several weeks.Alonzo Weaver Park was packed with hundreds of people for the socially distanced protest opposing the Byhalia Connection Oil Pipeline.A passionate crowd of several hundred people came to South Memphis Sunday to oppose the Byhalia Connection Oil Pipeline and hear from US Vice President Al Gore.“This pipeline project is a reckless, racist, ripe off,” Gore...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Less than 24 hours after switching back to the online signup process for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Shelby County and experiencing major problems, the City of Memphis has announced they’re moving back to the old online system.Right now hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available online through SignUpGenius on the city’s website.The City said they changed back to the old system because they couldn’t risk any disruptions.City of Memphis officials apologized Saturday for the problems Memphians experienced trying to sign up for a vaccine appointment on...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Less than 24 hours after switching back to the online signup process for COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Shelby County and experiencing major problems, the City of Memphis has announced they’re moving back to the old online system.Right now hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available online through SignUpGenius on the city’s website.The City said they changed back to the old system because they couldn’t risk any disruptions.City of Memphis officials apologized Saturday for the problems Memphians experienced trying to sign up for a vaccine appointment on...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Friday, the Shelby County Superintendent came out with a message he called urgent, pleading with state lawmakers not to pass a bill proposed by the Governor that would strip funding to school districts who do not return to in-person learning.It was a different weekly address for SCS Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray Friday as he joined state Democrats in pushing back on a controversial proposal from Governor Bill Lee that threatens funding for Shelby County Schools.“This week I come to you a bit earlier but with a sense of urgency and with a message to our state leaders...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Friday, the Shelby County Superintendent came out with a message he called urgent, pleading with state lawmakers not to pass a bill proposed by the Governor that would strip funding to school districts who do not return to in-person learning.It was a different weekly address for SCS Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray Friday as he joined state Democrats in pushing back on a controversial proposal from Governor Bill Lee that threatens funding for Shelby County Schools.“This week I come to you a bit earlier but with a sense of urgency and with a message to our state leaders...WW…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Authorities are on high alert for potential threats of violence at all state capitols before, during, and after the Presidential inauguration later this week.The that there are plans on social media of armed protests at state capitols and other government buildings.That threat did not materialize in Tennessee this weekend, but authorities said the threat is not over.Sunday, it was quiet in downtown Memphis, outside Memphis City Hall and the Shelby County Government Building.At the Tennessee state capitol in Nashville, law enforcement stepped up security in preparation...…MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Authorities are on high alert for potential threats of violence at all state capitols before, during, and after the Presidential inauguration later this week.The that there are plans on social media of armed protests at state capitols and other government buildings.That threat did not materialize in Tennessee this weekend, but authorities said the threat is not over.Sunday, it was quiet in downtown Memphis, outside Memphis City Hall and the Shelby County Government Building.At the Tennessee state capitol in Nashville, law enforcement stepped up security in preparation...WW…