MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tennessee lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom Thursday. The bill now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature. The bill prohibits using a wireless communication device during instruction time, such as a phone, tablet, game, smartwatch, or laptop. 30 to 0. The bill to ban cell phones and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) – A bill that would restrict cell phone use in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk. On Monday, the House passed a bill requiring public schools to develop policies blocking students from using cell phones, tablets and smartwatches during class instruction. The same bill passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Quena Johnson, Clinical Dietitian from Regional One Health joined the Digital Desk to discuss what you can do to help keep your heart healthy. Click here to sign up for our newsletter! Click here to…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Should schools ban cell phones? Eight states have already done it, and Tennessee has introduced legislation to do the same. However, some school districts are not waiting for a statewide ban; they’ve implemented their own. Thanks to a cellphone ban, the hallways at Kirby Middle School look and sound a little…