This week in Memphis, Julia Baker and Ian Round bring us the story of a form of identity theft, in which victims can lose houses they own. The Memphis Zoo names a longtime employee as its new CEO. And, Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray defended the district and its leadership after groups of parents and others demanded his resignation. 

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Since 2018, 7,500 property owners in Shelby County have fallen victim to this form of identity theft. 

Tennessee Secretary of State arrested for DUI after leaving Bonnaroo By Ian Round

New Memphis Zoo CEO named By Jasmine McCraven

Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents' claim By Ben Wheeler

Trump teases second run during stop in Southaven By Rob Moore

'We will lead beyond distractions:' Superintendent says MSCS leaders fit to run district By Alicia Davidson

‘Ray must go!’: Groups demand MSCS school system overhaul By Alicia Davidson

STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies By Aarron Fleming

Memphis in May reports lowest attendance in more than two decades By Christin Yates

First public bidder for MLGW electricity contract is familiar name By Keely Brewer

TN Attorney General asks to reverse order aimed at LGBTQ discrimination By Ian Round

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