“We hear so much about the need for transparency in government; this might be a good and easy place to start. It all boils down to the people’s trust in their government.”

On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he has tried to meet with federal officials from the Memphis Safe Task Force to talk about his concerns ICE agents are racially “profiling” Memphians.

When Rix started developing his signature line of chocolates, a sweet potato chocolate was the first flavor he ever made, and he named it “Mama Jean” in honor of his grandmother.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a gum-stick-size chip used to test an antiviral, and it is courtesy Caleb Jia.

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Memphis closes the game on a 9-0 run to win its sixth game in its last eight contests. 

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Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, as Memphis won for the sixth time in eight games. 

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The Memphis teenager was shot and injured during the school day in a park adjacent to Overton High School in East Memphis, according to police and the school system.

Federal prosecutors in Memphis have charged members of a national drug-trafficking operation, Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, said.

An upset win over the Bears would be crucial for the Tigers to keep hope alive of building a resume worth of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.

A coalition of Tennessee medical professionals is urging Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions “to allow the courts to consider active litigation concerning the protocol.”

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate. 

Lakeland Board of Commissioners look at controlling commercial and industrial development along the U.S 70 corridor, with an eye toward preserving the character of the area.

“On any given weekend, you’re going to have 30 to 50, 60 shows going on,” said Chris Duncan, who’s been curating a list of local weekend concerts since 2023.

Rudolph, Annie, Scrooge and the Grinch star in shows across Memphis.

There is restaurant news from DeSoto County to Bartlett and suburbs in between.

Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey is no longer with the program, a source confirmed, and a Tigers offensive assistant coach is leaving with him.

The Grizzlies have looked better, especially during their recent 3-1 road trip, but they don’t want to get ahead of themselves. Especially with 60 more games to play.

While three coffee shops are opening new locations, including the national chain Dutch Bros, one is taking a break.

The “debt cliff” refers to how much city bond payments are expected to decline in the future — essentially, the city’s annual payment on its never-ending mortgage.

The Panthers have added some key transfer pieces to go along with the seniors who have been a part of three consecutive Class 4A runner-up teams.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Russell’s Farm Supply’s resident pets and was taken by Mark Weber.