There are 20 articles by Lydia Williams :
While Mayor Paul Young is unsure how long the National Guard and Memphis Safe Task Force will remain, he said he wants to focus on sustaining a low crime rate once the operation ends.
The pilot makes it so no passes, fare cards or payments are required on all fixed-route buses, trolleys and MATAplus services.
According to a filing with a federal court on Monday, Nov. 3, emergency reserve funds will be used to cover “50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” These funds may be delayed.
Nearly 20 Latino and immigrant advocates requested efforts protecting and distancing students from Task Force operations, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NCRM’s 2025 Keeper of the Dream awards winners — Carlos Watkins, Pragna Rajashekar and Christian Love — answered questions from The Daily Memphian, from what the museum means for Memphis to where they’ll travel with their prize.
Through TIPS, eligible Tennessee families can get up to $1,500 to help pay for college.
The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.”
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.
Recent arrest affidavits suggest the Memphis Safe Task Force is reliant on traffic stops and instances of stop-and-frisk policing.
“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”
The new courtyard will complement and blend with the existing building.
The plant operations team at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis walked into the conference room expecting a meeting. Instead, the team was met with a room full of people waiting to congratulate them.
Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.
Daily Memphian reporters talked to Memphis residents to find out if they support President Donald Trump’s new task force. See The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Volunteer Memphis began hosting the 9/11 commemoration annually in 2019. This year, volunteers delivered meals to about 750 first responders around the city.
Drones, hot air balloons and a student-made wind tunnel were part of a hands-on demonstration of what kids could be learning in the classroom.
They include an educator, a former mayor of New Orleans and the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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