Armed protesters cause MoSH to cancel a drag show, the Memphis Tigers win again and NASA monitors Memphis water from space.

At the second meeting of the new term of office Monday, Sept. 26, county commissioners appoint three new judicial commissioners and set the dates for filling a Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seat. 

Juvenile records, a longtime girlfriend and a casual acquaintance seem to suggest Kelly was a person who got into trouble as early as middle school, who was exposed to drugs, violence and gangs and who was perhaps dealing with the recent violent losses of both his best friend and his half-brother. 

The Tennessee Attorney General’s office asked a Nashville court to dismiss the case, saying the counties had lost all their relevant arguments. 

Gordon Food Service opens in Midtown on Thursday and it’s a new kind of grocery for Memphis, a wholesale and retail combination complete with a big produce section and a deli.

A mix of beginner and intermediate yoga fans gathered for “Freedom of The Soul,” a unique healing experience to benefit Grace House of Memphis. 

The city’s discussion on what to do about violent crime is different after two high-profile crimes have raised larger questions. The difference is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”

Recent crime in Memphis has made national, and even international, headlines. Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend can’t change that. But, as he continues to promote Memphis, he sees confirmation that those crimes don’t define the city. 

Community members joined state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon and District Attorney Steve Mulroy to discuss the toll that violent crime has taken on the city. 

A Collierville police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at a Fairfield Inn in Collierville early Saturday morning, Sept. 24.

Stan Bell said that there is a close correlation between teaching and broadcasting. In both fields, a person can be a voice of influence for generations.

The Museum of Science & History apologizes and offers refunds after two Friday night events were canceled, including the Memphis Proud drag show and dance party.

Employment and labor attorney Alan Crone, a former Memphis City Council member, says the claim of “whistleblower” status by County Clerk Wanda Halbert is “nonsense” and likened it to an episode of “The Office.”

In 2003, no shelter in Memphis took in homeless families, let alone a struggling mom or dad with teenage sons. Sister Maureen founded the Dorothy Day House so families asking for help wouldn’t be split up.

Collierville took time to pause and reflect on its collective grief. However, the community also remembered its strength and resilience which shined in the wake of tragedy.

The Pink Palace Crafts Fair, a Memphis tradition, continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, at Audubon Park. 

As Protect Our Aquifer advocates for the region’s water supply, they turned to some friends in high places. Really high places.

The Memphis Fire Department said they are looking for a 21-year-old woman named Catilena “Delina” Collier. She is described as a white female with colorful hair. 

With a goal of providing Arlington students with a hands-on learning experience in various medical professions, the suburb’s school district has begun an internship with several healthcare providers.

Young leaves MLGW after four years. His departure next month comes at a critical point in the utility’s consideration of leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority. 

Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back, the City of Memphis may use artificial intelligence in its blight fight and we look back on the Collierville Kroger shooting on its one-year anniversary.

The city is adding a convenience dumpster site soon at Collins Yard and next year, plans to roll out artificial intelligence tracking to address blight and illegal dumping.

The shooting at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road showed police and fire had trained for times such as these. The resilience of the community continues to shine.

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The show helps support the Trezevant Manor Foundation, which funds capital improvements at the senior living facility. 

Ritz was recommended to the White House by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis and succeeds Joe Murphy, who had been acting U.S. Attorney since February 2021.