Siobhan Riley
FOX13 Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
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Clergy group creates action plan to combat youth crime in Memphis
Members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference plan to go into neighborhoods and teach conflict resolution. → Read More
Doctors recommend vaccinations as the Omicron variant poses a new concern
The new variant of the COVID-19 virus has researchers concerned now that it has been seen in 10 countries, though not yet reported in the United States. → Read More
Hundreds of Thanksgiving meals given to families in Orange Mound
Volunteers gave away 300 boxes, and with food prices rising, family members say this means everything. → Read More
This year marks 12 years since a Mid-South woman received the gift of life: A double lung transplant
She’s thanking the donor’s family that made it possible for her to keep living. → Read More
Community leaders discuss the link between crime and mental health in Memphis
They hope the memorial for Young Dolph sends a message to people in the community that if we don’t address mental health, we will see more sites of tragedies across the city. → Read More
Memphis mentor calls on members of the hip-hop community to stop promoting guns in music
An Orange Mound man who works to steer teens away from crime is urging members of the hip-hop community to stop promoting gun violence in their music. → Read More
Community leader to testify about the impact of trauma and truancy on Memphis children
A community leader who works closely with children coping with traumatic experiences is preparing to testify to the State Board of Education about the impact trauma and truancy are having on our Memphis children. → Read More
FOX13 presses city leaders on what actions they are taking to make Memphis streets safer
Memphis police say there have been 195 murders in Memphis this year. → Read More
Children dying in Shelby County is a public health crisis, school board member says
23 children have died violently this year in the city, according to the Memphis Police Department. → Read More
Black women more likely to die from pregnancy complications than other demographic groups, CDC says
The CDC says black women are more likely to die from pregnancy complications than any other demographic group. → Read More
SCS parents threatening to hold sit-in to get Gov. Lee’s attention
Parents are demanding Gov. Lee reconsider giving children more options when it comes to virtual learning. → Read More
Local doctor says time to start thinking about getting your flu shots
A local doctor told FOX13 now is the time to start thinking about getting those flu shots. → Read More
Local leaders say permitless carry law is adding to recent gun violence
Weirich says the permitless carry law that went into effect in July adds to the recent violence we’re seeing across the city. → Read More
Southern Heritage Classic big boost for city of Memphis
Southern Heritage Classic weekend is always a money maker for the city. → Read More
New study reveals importance of mobile stroke units, especially in Memphis
A new study reveals the importance of mobile stroke units, especially in Memphis where doctors are treating a number of stroke patients during the pandemic. → Read More
Persevere computer coding program landing felons who just got out of prison six figures
A program is teaching computer coding to felons who find it tough to get jobs out of prison. → Read More
West Memphis to offer city employees $200 to get vaccinated
The City of West Memphis just approved $200 for each city employee to get vaccinated. → Read More
MPD working with THP to increase security after 84 interstate shootings so far this year
There have been 84 interstate shootings in Memphis so far this year, but only 13 arrests according to Memphis police. → Read More
Retired MPD colonel says prayer and youth programs have reduced crime in Memphis
A retired Memphis police colonel says he witnessed a reduction in crime at two precincts because of the power of prayer. → Read More
West Memphis Mayor honors local sergeant killed in Afghanistan bombing
A mother whose son was one of the 13 American service members killed in Afghanistan last week got a huge surprise from the City of West Memphis. → Read More