Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission holds first meeting after budget season, and Memphis Public Libraries hosts a senior health fair — with a dance-off.

This nonprofit creates space for healing and second chances for people with autism, trauma or other diagnoses, and also for horses that had careers in the show ring, on the polo field or elsewhere.

Former President Donald Trump was bloodied, but said he was “fine” Saturday after the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The attack at a Pennsylvania political rally left at least two people dead and two critically injured.

Through an internship, teenagers get a taste of working in a private firm, corporate law division or government agency. They visit courtrooms, attend trials, hear motions and network with legal professionals. 

Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.

“This unprecedented investment in Memphis marks the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee state history and will be transformative for our infrastructure,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.

A man accused of organizing the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph will remain out on bond despite a recent arrest in Mississippi.

At the center of the debate between Taylor and Spickler is how bail should be implemented, a topic of sometimes fierce disagreement between elected leaders, government officials and the general public.

Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.

Early voting is open, Stereo Alley is official and the old Muddy’s Grindhouse has been put to “Good” use.

Here is everything you need to know about how to vote early ahead of the Aug. 1 election day in Shelby County.

Early voting opens Friday, July 12, in an election cycle that was much different four years ago due to COVID-19. The pandemic is over, but it’s still complicating turnout predictions for the Aug. 1 ballot.

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Ballot Basics: Early voting July 12-27

As early voting opens Friday, July 12, here is a look at the primaries for the two Congressional districts that cover Shelby County and the race for one of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the appointment announcement at a Thursday night meeting of his administration with more than 35 animal advocates from across the area.

At a reception celebrating her honor, retired judge Bernice Donald pointed out the significance of the street sign that will hang within what was once known as “Cotton Row.”

The historic alleyway runs east from Second Street now to Fourth Street between Court and Madison avenues. Stuart Harris, a developer who spearheaded a renaming effort, said the “in-between” place holds “a lot of possibility and magic.”

Longtime service worker apparently killed over food order argument.

“They bring crime. People hanging out, shootings, killings,” one board member said. However, the applicant says he wants a family business in the neighborhood.

Federal agents seized 938 grams of meth, 541 grams of fentanyl, 200 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and about 26 pounds of marijuana during the course of their investigation, according to the office.

Marie Feagins celebrates 100 days, Zach Edey sits out with ankle pain and we’ve got a recipe for potato chip-coated chicken tenders.

Longtime Tennessee Sen. Sara Kyle faces a Democratic primary challenger on the August ballot — Erika Stotts Pearson, a perennial candidate for higher office.

The Republican primary winner is likely to face a spirited general-election challenge. State House District 97, which includes parts of East Memphis and Bartlett, is among the most competitive in the state. 

The Cordova-based state House seat is the only Shelby County seat with no incumbent. With no Republican or independent contenders, the August Democratic primary will determine who gets the seat.