Politics
Former Shelby County Clerk Joe Brown Pulls GOP Petition for Mayor
Brown previously ran as a Democrat and independent, now eyes Republican bid for county's top job.
Halbert Signals Interest in 3 County Races, Including Clerk
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert pulls petitions for multiple county offices despite term limits.
Crowded Shelby County Mayoral Race Draws Early Interest
Voters express priorities like education and public safety despite limited knowledge of candidates
Crime
Two Memphis Gang Members Convicted in Racketeering Murder
Jury finds 'Unknown Vice Lords' members guilty of killing fellow gang member over suspicion of betrayal
Woman Shot and Killed After Dispute at Shelby County Apartment Complex
Authorities investigating homicide at Centennial Gardens Apartments in southeast Memphis
Evergreen Presbyterian Church Hosts 3rd Annual 'Guns to Gardens' Event
The church aims to reduce gun violence in Memphis through anonymous firearm surrender and transformation into gardening tools.
Lifestyle
Linda Schoeller, 81, Passes Away
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother remembered for her devotion to family and charitable giving.
Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley, Longtime Tuckerman Teacher, Dies at 70
Riley spent over two decades teaching English at Tuckerman High School before retiring in 2021.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board Appoints Dr. Roderick Richmond as Permanent Superintendent
The board unanimously voted to remove Richmond's interim title and make him the permanent head of the district.
Weather
Extreme Winter Storm Fern Exposes Vulnerabilities in US Power Grid
Experts warn of potential catastrophic blackouts from future storms, solar flares, or cyberattacks if renewable energy mandates aren't adjusted
Holly Springs Utility Department Restores Power to Most Customers After Winter Storm
Less than 100 meters remain without electricity over 20 days after the storm hit north Mississippi.
House Fire Rages in Midtown Memphis
Cause of blaze under investigation by local authorities
Entertainment
The Black Keys Release New Music Video
The blues-rock duo films their latest video in Memphis
Paul Heyman Challenges Tom Brady to Verbal Confrontation on WWE Raw
Heyman warns Brady he has "no idea" what he and Logan Paul would do to the NFL legend on the mic.
Memphis Rapper GloRilla Donates $25K to Alma Mater's Arts Program
Grammy-nominated artist supports fine arts at Melrose High School in hometown
