Civic engagement is the watchword this week. 

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said major offenses, including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, have declined significantly compared to previous years.

Also in the political roundup: a look at turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, Gov. Bill Lee on the mix of public and private and a possible Senate vacancy, campaign sign rules and write-ins.

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.

Although Memphis Light, Gas and Water hasn’t been targeted by recent cyberattacks, utility officials promise Memphians they remain hypervigilant to keep the water supply safe.

In 2001, Bob Estes won the Memphis pro golf tournament. Sunday, he was back in town reuniting with familiar faces.

Also happening this week: We get an update on the Wolf River Greenway, and municipal candidates have an election deadline.

“Jesus saved me from suicide,” Joshua Oldham said. “He did so much for me. And because I love and appreciate him, the least I can do is start a business for his purposes.” 

She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

The County Commissioners who were elected on the Aug. 6 ballot will fill the vacancy left by the election of Judge Lonnie Thompson to Chancery Court on the same ballot.

The company’s X post offered a timeline for construction of the water-recycling plant.

The former hotel at 7060 Riverdale Bend Road was transformed into 110 units of affordable housing for veterans, including access to the services needed to build long-term stability and independence.

If followed properly, Tennessee regulations should have prevented the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, a nonverbal, autistic child who her father said was left on a childcare bus for hours Thursday as the temperatures hit 99 degrees.

Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. 

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This weekend’s for the theater kids. 

A library dispute goes public, an attempt to close Tennessee’s open primaries, and the golf tournament tees off for real. 

Residents of Clark Place in Midtown praised Revid Realty’s decision to file an eviction case against a disruptive tenant.

As eight Shelby County commissioners prepare to leave office at the end of August, the federal corruption case of former commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who resigned earlier this year, is still on its way to sentencing.

A 1972 state law is receiving renewed emphasis. What the law means still depends on which party and which of its leaders you talk to.

An attorney reveals why negotiations broke down between Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, but the city disputes some of those claims.

“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”

Bryan Jones took his daughter to a Cordova daycare as usual, but says she was never dropped off at elementary school. Police are now investigating her death.

Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.

Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery said that while he doesn’t think 25 days is enough time to assemble a team, he will be deliberate on appointments. 

“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.