The guard’s early actions appear more casual than the federal, state and local law enforcement officers who have flooded the streets as part of President Donald Trump’s Task Force, a multiagency crime reduction effort. 

Memphis Public Libraries, in an attempt to navigate the current political waters, has scrubbed its yearslong observation of Banned Books Week.

Joseph “Rusty” McKinney died April 12, 2024, during a shoot-out between 13 officers and two teenage suspects. 

A trial date has been set in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ramon McGhee, who died last year at the Shelby County Jail.

During the groundbreaking, no one said xAI primary owner Elon Musk’s name aloud, but he was referenced multiple times. 

A map of local recipients of Tennessee’s voucher program expansion shows that most live in Shelby County’s top-earning zip codes. 

Also, the local board game parlor Board to Beers is officially open at its new location at 3482 Plaza Ave.

Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.

No. 24 USF at undefeated North Texas is the biggest American Conference game of the season thus far. Here is why the outcome matters to Memphis. 

“This is a lot better than my court in my backyard,” Ja Morant said. “Hopefully we get some more NBA players out of here.”

Residents miles away reported hearing the blast after an explosion Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions plant about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. 

“We have an embarrassment of riches of quality, excellent dance in Memphis,” Steven McMahon, of Ballet Memphis, said.

Inspired by the wildly popular Savannah Bananas, the new Banana Ball Championship League will bring two teams to Memphis for a pair of games.