Shelby County Health Department chief cites quick containment of measles outbreak several years ago as an example of how local health care partners work together for the public's welfare. 

Actor and activist Ashley Judd campaigned in the city Wednesday for Elizabeth Warren. Rival Michael Bloomberg comes to town Friday, and former Vice President Joe Biden's ads will saturate local television on the way to Super Tuesday.

'It was my job to provide intervention for X-Man, 45 minutes every day. What a way to kick off my morning, huh?'

A bill sponsored to stop schools from “shaming” students with heavy meal debt narrowly cleared a major hurdle Wednesday.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating an interstate shooting incident in which a FedEx truck driver was shot at on Interstate 40 Feb. 25. The driver was not injured. 

The local turnout in advance of the March 3 election day accounted for 12.8% of the early vote statewide. Most of the Shelby County early vote was in the Democratic primaries for president and General Sessions Court Clerk.

Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent for those who are into that. We've also got a contested development in Midtown, a new type of health clinic and how the rain is hurting certain businesses. 

James Wiseman played only three games for the Memphis Tigers, but Shelby County lawmakers are still targeting the NCAA and trying to protect student-athletes from exploitation.

The corrections officer says in lawsuit against Shelby County that the corrections division is a sexually hostile environment for female officers.

Trump's latest Tweets followed a day-long hearing in Washington on Roger Stone's motion for a new trial.

House Education Committee Chairman Mark White postponed votes on the confirmation of two of the governor’s appointees to the Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission after running into opposition on the House floor.

Kristen Clarke is president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 25, and the Greater Memphis Chamber will be discussing the future of humanity (!!!) this morning. We're also talking about how to keep Collierville Collierville-y, juvenile justice and a three-way land swap. 

The city council is using its committee rooms for council sessions in a temporary move that could last through the end of June. City crews are replacing carpet that has mildewed from persistent leaks in recent years.

State Rep. London Lamar is gaining momentum to pass legislation enabling students who become pregnant to keep their HOPE Scholarship funds.

Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention. 

The St. Jude Spirit of the Dream event celebrates the achievements of African Americans who helped build the legacy of St. Jude and continue to support its lifesaving mission.

UrbanArt Commission opens calls for artists to produce artworks and/or designs for Memphis International Airport's modernized B Concourse.

Strickland's comments about the county government alternative to juvenile detention come after District Attorney Amy Weirich called attention to the problems during a taping last week of "Behind The Headlines."

It’s Monday, Feb. 24, and we've got the Shelby County Commission and the Germantown BMA on tap for today. We've also got the rodeo blues, options for the Grizz and how the U.S. Postal Service has it in for the suburbs. 

The total is ahead of the early vote at this point four years ago but the difference narrowed over the weekend. And Davidson County leads the state's 95 counties in turnout through Saturday.

“Less juveniles are being charged with criminal conduct in Shelby County. That’s a good thing,” District Attorney Amy Weirich said. “The disturbing part of this is that a higher percentage of the juveniles are engaged in violent crimes.”

Thirty-first annual event ladles up samples of area restaurants' favorites to raise funds for youngsters who can use a helping hand.

The last weekend of early voting in Shelby County saw the local Sanders campaign buoyed by caucus results in Nevada and a similar grass roots strategy unfolding in Memphis from rival Democrats in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Memphis leaders across various disciplines share their expertise with language intended to inspire the average person, regardless of background or experience.