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.

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

Shelby County Lee Harris’ veto of a resolution to move school board elections and the National Guard coming to town were hot topics on “Behind the Headlines.”

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.

Southwind quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for all six Jaguar touchdowns, thanks in large part to a big night from the big guys in the trenches.

The Saints rolled up nearly 500 yards. But miscues proved costly against the undefeated Eagles.

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

“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. 

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.

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