Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer was among 25 activists arrested Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 19, during a No More Excuses rally in front of the White House.

Today’s installments include two new Hall of Famers, extra help for the Magicians and, if we were once underwater on a local park, we’re now standing on solid ground. 

The SCS sub-contract with Porter-Leath for Head Start services was abruptly terminated this summer with each entity going its own way in providing the services. But county commissioners heard a lot of opposition from SCS about Early Head Start funding to the nonprofit Monday.

Commissioners approved the plans for using $58 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, but several challenged Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ plans for the remaining $10 million.

Additional bill considered during special legislative session for Ford incentives.

The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.

The Tuesday, Oct. 18, City Council session also includes a vote on further commercial uses of the Annesdale Mansion and a vote on raising the minimum wage to qualify for economic development tax break incentives.

State lawmakers are set to begin a special legislative session Monday, Oct. 18.

Rep. Antonio Parkinson tweeted: “The passing of Secretary Powell is a huge loss to Black America... He was a hero at every turn.”

We’re remembering a tragedy — and a travesty, Collierville restaurants are ready to help out and this week’s weather looks to be lovely. 

“This is my advice: Go get a full physical. Try to find out everything that is going on with you.”

Judge follows in footsteps, even sharing the same office, as first female U.S. District Court Judge Julia Gibbons.

District 3 commissioner Mick Wright opened his re-election campaign over the weekend. Races where the incumbent commissioner is term limited are also showing signs of life.

The approval of the spending, which includes $19.1 million for Regional One Health and $4.4 milion to expand health care access to uninsured Shelby Countians, is county general fund money available as the federal ARPA money goes to account for lost county revenues in the pandemic.

“Long COVID” symptoms that include fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath may strike women more often than men — many ages 20-50 — and are just as likely to occur among those whose initial case was very mild.

Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.

Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.

Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission has underlined with a resolution that it needs to have redistricting maps for the school board and the Shelby County Commission no later than Nov. 8 to be ready for the 2022 county elections.

A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth. 

We’re making a pit stop in Arkansas, Tony Allen is back on defense and it’s time to free your mind. 

Low evaluations in graduate medical education programs underline need for better supervision, said Chancellor Dr. Steve Schwab.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by Poor People’s Campaign founders Rev. William Barber and Liz Theoharis in an awards ceremony that was for the most part conducted live in an Orpheum theater without an audience.

Federal and local law enforcement introduce a new plan to tackle violent crime by holding community summits throughout the city.