In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

Tyre Nichols, 29, died days after being injured during an incident with Memphis police officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads.

Panelists at the National Civil Rights Museum event included Katrina Merriweather, head coach of the University of Memphis women’s basketball team, Memphis Grizzlies small forward Danny Green and former NBA superstar Grant Hill.

About a third of Tennessee foster children are placed in three or more homes in their first year in state custody, according to a Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth report, putting children at greater risk of compounding trauma.

“With an aging membership in churches and the broader society, the need for compassionate care for those who have dementia is rapidly increasing.”

Tyre D. Nichols, 29, was injured following a confrontation with officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.

Unlike other pollutants, chloride doesn’t break down in water over time. In other words, once it’s in, there’s no getting it out — and just a teaspoon of salt can pollute five gallons of water forever.

Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.

Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.

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Members of the LGBTQ+ community show concern as proposed Tennessee legislation targets drag shows and transgender issues.

Tourists join Memphians outside the gates of Graceland, paying their respects to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll’s only child: “She was the daughter of a legend...”

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Prior to her 1996 appointment to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Justice Janice Holder was elected to Division II of the Circuit Court of Tennessee for the 30th Judicial District in Memphis in 1990.

The EPA included Memphis’ Sterilization Services of Tennessee on a list of high-risk facilities in August, but a pending lawsuit says the agency is moving too slowly; the Memphis City Council is also considering what actions it can take. 

MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen says his priority is finding ways to accelerate the $1.2 billion, five-year plan to upgrade the utility’s infrastructure. 

While the Elvis estate is overseen by a separate company, Lisa Marie Presley had been the sole owner of the mansion and its grounds, inherited after her father’s 1977 death.

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Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.

Republican David Kustoff sees the prolonged balloting for the new Speaker as a healthy sign for Republican unity. Democrat Steve Cohen says Republicans will remain unified in the short term, but not in the longer term.

There are multiple ways Memphis-area groups will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth.

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FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies volunteered to help spruce up Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary on Thursday as part of a day of service in celebration of the coming Martin Luther King Jr. King Day holiday.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.

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Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.