Shelby Farms is home to a herd of bison, 20 miles of trails and, unbeknownst to many, at least one cemetery. Here is the story of that lonely, forgotten graveyard.

The conversation about air pollution in the 38109 ZIP code has focused on xAI. Government data shows that there’s been a lot of pollution in that zip code before Elon Musk’s company took up residence in the former Electrolux plant. 

University of Memphis study shows that SWITCH Youth program meant to decrease juvenile crime is having a positive effect.

The CEO of West Cancer Center plans to provide the perspective of the federal agency’s largest customer: MLGW.

The trend lines are clear on almost all fronts. After reaching high points in 2023, crime in Memphis is trending down at a higher rate through the first half of 2025 than it did through the first half of 2024.

Victor Peeler, 23, is sought on 12 charges of attempted first-degree murder as well as one charge of reckless endangerment in the shooting that occurred early July 4.

At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.

The City Council Scorecard tracks how the 13 council members voted on the critical events of the budget season.

Midtown Fourth of July celebration attracts hundreds, but many who came said they had mixed feelings about the holiday this year.

Suspects allegedly opened fire on cops in Downtown Memphis early Friday morning, Memphis Police Department officials said.

The One Big, Beautiful Bill of tax and spending cuts cleared the U.S. House of Representatives in a 218-214 vote.

The federal judge who formerly presided over the criminal case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols has recused himself in more cases involving attorneys on the Nichols case.

Fish and chips comes to Collierville, the Redbirds caused a stir on socials and we’ve got an update on JJJ’s toe. 

The Shelby County Health Department received more than 1,000 public comments on the project.

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“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration. 

The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.

Jarmond Johnson, 25, an employee at the local rock-climbing facility, was the other man killed. 

Memphis Community Against Pollution announced plans for its own air-quality sensors after doubting testing carried out by the City of Memphis.

When officers came to arrest Dedrick Patterson at his home, they only found his father, who told officers his son had just left with his mother.

When searching for a new leader of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Gov. Bill Lee didn’t have to look far. 

The new director previously served as the department’s health officer and led vaccination efforts at the Shelby County Division of Corrections during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Students’ prior enrollment is a frequently asked question in other state voucher programs and was a required question on the application for Tennessee’s first voucher initiative.

XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.

News of xAI securing more funding also comes as the company looks to move ahead on one of its key promises to Memphis — a water recycling plant that could cut long-term usage of the Memphis Sand Aquifer by about 9%. 

“While the data tells one part of the story, what matters is that people in our neighborhoods are starting to feel the difference in their homes,” Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis said.