The news of continually declining crime rates comes as anecdotes about local shootings have piled up recently.

A complete replacement project is currently underway for the frequently broken escalators at Memphis’ largest public library.

“It should have been a fun day for the kids to get out and enjoy their last days of high school,” said a family member of the 17-year-old who was shot and killed during a gathering. 

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Sen. Brent Taylor advanced a bill that would track transgender health care and protect conversion therapy for those questioning their gender identity.

The family of Ellie Young filed a wrongful death lawsuit that Jackson Hopper had “prior violent tendencies” and “brutally and intentionally” killed Young. 

The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety. 

Young’s alleged stalker gets out of jail, Growler’s is up for sale and something “big” and “bad” is coming to Cooper-Young.

Here’s an overview of the Democratic primary race for county mayor, the seven candidates and their interaction with each other as well as the shadow of the outgoing mayor on the race.

Two Memphis City Council members want police brass to answer questions about the police response to the March 28 march. 

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

The man accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young last year has been sentenced and will be released from jail. He also may get to sit-down and talk with the mayor soon.

The NAACP, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI.

A student is dead after a gathering in Shelby Farms Park ended in gunfire.

Morgan Steel is seeking a tax break for expansion, and Richardson Oilseed and Mimeo.com are seeking PILOT amendments at an EDGE meeting Wednesday, April 15.

Nichols’ case will detail MPD’s use of force, a farmers market becomes a restaurant and Germantown is ready for snow.

Early voting ahead of the May 5 election day in Shelby County begins Wednesday, April 15, at 26 locations across the county. Here’s everything you need to know about the start of the first election of 2026.

New documents and witnesses announced in Nichols' civil trial will aim to show use-of-force culture in MPD.

Monday’s resolution could eventually result in a list of basic questions and cost options — but it probably won’t be until a new county mayor and commission take office.

House Bill 2532 met with bipartisan opposition, barely clearing the majority vote needed to pass.

University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.

The Memphis City Council also looks at moving $6 million from riverfront projects to improvements around the future Memphis Art Museum.

But the week begins with a public question: How should AI-related property-tax revenue be spent?

Chamber CEO is on leave, FedEx pilots may have a deal and Memphis’ “Soul Man” has a new book. 

In this week’s political roundup: Harris backs Collins, Memphis loses a public records case, Lowery weighs in on LeBron, and Green talks medical debt and executive orders.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was charged with trafficking an illegal substance in Arkansas after he was found to be in possession of more than 200 grams of kratom. But what exactly is the drug?