Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to robbing drug dealers. 

Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation sponsored by Republican state Sen. Paul Rose into law Friday allowing adoption agencies, including those receiving state funds, to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their stated religious beliefs.

A federal appeals court has agreed with a Memphis federal court decision tossing out a case seeking to do away with the touchscreen voting machines used in Shelby County elections.

Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said during his annual State of the Court address Friday that the court does not "recruit children" and that transferring children to adult court is "the hardest thing I have to do.”

Welcome to Friday, Jan. 24, and The Early Word. Today we're talking about a pipeline in the pipeline, what's happening with coronavirus and interstate shootings. 

Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission discussed acquiring 44 acres of parkland for long fields.

A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year. 

The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.

Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael will hold his annual State of the Court address to discuss plans for Juvenile Court in 2020. 

Collierville will be home to the Memphis area's second Exercise Coach – a high-tech smart gym.

Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.

Good morning, all. It’s Thursday, Jan. 23, and we're talking FedEx's strategy, bipartisanship at its best, and how one group likes to swoop in and bring old restaurants back to life. 

An ordinance that would put the question of residency requirements for employees to Shelby County voters failed in committee Wednesday.

Memphis police shut down a portion of Interstate 40 after a man said someone shot at him Wednesday, Jan. 22. 

A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley may have framed the debate on a new voting system that is about to land at the county building.

The first infusion of cash for the city’s Public Service Corps will probably have to wait until the city’s budget season in the spring and the new fiscal year.

The dispute involves the city's effort to catch up on a backlog of autumn leaves that include weekend work and the use of private contractors to clear the backlog by the end of the month. 

State Rep. G.A. Hardaway of Memphis is renewing a push for legislation creating a felony offense for police officers who misuse body cameras and dash cams and preventing the collection of evidence.

Dr. Bill West is an oncologist and founder of the West Cancer Center.

Getting high-quality private schools to sign on is viewed as crucial to the success of the education savings account program, which will launch with up to 5,000 students zoned for Shelby County Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, and the state-run Achievement School District.

The winner will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Southwest hired Leake in 2002 to turn around its low-performing culinary arts program. 

It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day.