The lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee alleges the Shelby County jail is understaffed, poorly supervised and holds inmates longer than necessary.

With the holiday season nearly in full gear, there are plenty of events and lights in Memphis to enjoy. Here’s a list — don’t forget to check it twice!

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The man found dead after allegedly carrying out killings of four victims and critically injuring another had a checkered past that involved charges of attempted second-degree murder, state charges of domestic assault and federal charges of felon in possession of a handgun.

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The Tigers’ women’s soccer team falls in the round of 16 for the second straight season, and the men’s team loses in a second-round NCAA Tournament match.

Also happening: The Memphis Tigers take a trip to the Bahamas, and we’ve got your guide to mastering Thanksgiving with recipes, music and more.

Memphis broke away from Howard midway through the fourth quarter to win a Battle 4 Atlantis tournament game.

The longtime radio DJ is ‘a Memphian through and through’ and she has a heart for making classical music accessible. “It’s not scary. It doesn’t all sound like the shower scene in ‘Psycho.’”

Yes, it was a 17-point win. But the context of it surely matters.

“I’ve had some tests and all, but we’ll be going through a few more things,” said Bellevue Baptist pastor Steve Gaines.

Jamie Steward and her husband Chris Steward first met Kamryn and Marcquese ten years ago, when the two children were 5 and 3 years old, and on Saturday, Nov. 18 the Stewards officially made them a part of the family.

Eight hours of meetings focused on federal education funding and whether Tennessee should give that funding up wrapped last week. Here are some of the main takeaways.

“Coach Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers still have a chance for a 10-win season, yet so much more could have been accomplished.”