More than 20,000 participants from all 50 states and 75 countries crowded the streets of Downtown Memphis for one of the biggest fundraising event of the year in the fight against childhood cancer. 

On “Behind the Headlines,” the incoming president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber Ted Townsend called it a “vast change” from being a magnet for logistics and distribution.

Brother Terence McLaughlin changed the timbre of life in Memphis by admitting the first Black student to the Brothers’ local high school before being sent away by church leaders incensed with his independent thinking.

An examination, conducted by the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis, found the district likely had overspent millions of federal dollars on HVAC upgrades that benefited one company in particular.

The deadline for MSCS to find an agreement or lose ownership of the schools is Jan. 1.

Here’s how the city’s representatives in Washington D.C. voted on the two major issues and what they had to say about it on social media.

New Shelby County Clerk’s office misses opening deadline, MSCS has a new timeline to fill its top job and an art exhibition looks at evictions. 

Thursday’s observance included a World AIDS Day 2022 proclamation from Mayor Lee Harris and a balloon release to pay tribute to all who are living with HIV/AIDS and remember those who’ve died in the past year. 

Memphis-Shelby County Schools bumps up the timeline for a new district superintendent as the board seeks a search firm to aid in the process. 

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U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker presided over a four-hour hearing Thursday concerning the legality of TVA’s long-term contract. 

St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend kicked off Thursday, Dec. 1, with the unveiling of a St. Jude patient art display at the Renasant Convention Center where it completely covers two walls on the center’s second floor.

The Memphis Sports & Events Center formally opens Dec. 10 with amateur sports leagues and tournaments following in January.

Davis has been a key player in the latest changes to the city’s solid waste division. His nomination goes to the Memphis City Council next week.

The approval comes after the Memphis-Shelby County Schools' charter office recommended revoking the charter of six schools last month.

The new Shelby County Clerk’s office missed a second opening deadline of Dec. 1.

Rape victims say MPD engaged in “false statements,” MSCS asks for new high school funds and the Tigers catch their breath.

CEO Clay Bright also said there are two “potential gravesites” on Megasite grounds, totaling less than two acres, but provided no information about who might be buried there.

In a legal twist in Memphis’ rape kit lawsuit, victims cite new evidence about DNA testing that could have been used to solve sexual assaults by strangers.

Even with growing support among Tennesseans and state leaders, medical and recreational legalization still face a long legislative process. 

The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. 

The district asked commissioners to consider partnering with them as it faces the possibility of losing ownership of four of its schools, including Germantown High School.

Memphis airport opens new de-icing facility, Bogie’s Deli reopens with 2000-era prices and soccer fans celebrate a World Cup win. 

The marathon, the single largest fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. Memphians should be prepared for road closures throughout the Downtown and Midtown areas.

Rainfall is expected to continue through midnight, possibly into early Wednesday morning, and the National Weather Service said severe storms could produce tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. 

The Phil Trenary murder trial is delayed, TVA’s 20-year contracts face a legal challenge and Collierville ends the call for a proposed cell tower.