Using a concrete canvas, fifth grade class says, ‘I belong here’
Dual-language teacher Brandon James Scott and his group of students celebrated diversity and inclusion by transforming a pathway in Memphis.
Brandon LaGrone II
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Shelby County Buckner names new command staff, sets priorities for crime reduction and jail safety
“These leaders tonight will help me make decisions that would change the conditions of our jail, make it more humane, make our jail one of the safest jails in the United States of America,” Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner said.
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Shelby County Lowery’s transition team delivers recommendations for Shelby County’s future
New Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said the county government’s financial situation is manageable but requires changes in how the government handles revenue and expenses.
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Arts & Culture Memphis takes center stage before more than 550 arts funders
More than 550 arts funders from across the country are in Memphis this week for a national conference examining how investments into local artists and organizations can strengthen communities.
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Spirit of Memphis Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100 years
Booker T. Washington High opened in 1873 as Clay Street School but moved to its current location in 1926.
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Memphis students bring 1963 civil rights case to federal courthouse exhibit
A Supreme Court decision that helped end segregation in Memphis public parks is finding a new audience through the work of 19 high school students who spent their spring break studying the federal judiciary and the city’s civil rights history. -
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MillingtonMillington pauses new data center applications for 6 months
Officials say they want zoning rules in place before a large-scale computing facility is proposed.
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City of Memphis Accessible baseball field coming to Tobey Park
A new baseball field designed to give children and adults with disabilities greater opportunities to participate in sports is coming to Tobey Park.
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Music2 Memphis college programs named to Billboard’s top music-business schools
Billboard magazine has highlighted two college music programs in Memphis, each with its own unique approach to music industry education.
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Public Safety Sheriff Buckner taps new chief inspector
A law enforcement career that began as a teenage volunteer has led to a top leadership position in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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Arts & Culture Memphis students bring 1963 civil rights case to federal courthouse exhibit
Memphis and Jackson-area students unveiled a five-panel exhibit at a federal courthouse exploring the 1963 Supreme Court case Watson v. City of Memphis and its role in desegregation.
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Music Good music and dusty shoes: Local musicians take center stage at Mempho festival
Local acts Degenerate Breakfast and Zoë Dominguez brought incredible energy to the Mempho Music Festival stage on Friday as attendees braved the dust for a great day of live music.
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City of Memphis MLGW proposes gas and water rate hikes for 2027 and beyond
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said none of the proposed utility increases “have anything to do with the increased costs of operation because of data centers.”
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City of Memphis Broadband internet access expands in Orange Mound
The Orange Mound location is the first of 116 planned anchor sites across the city that will provide free, public, high-speed Wi-Fi.
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Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
The National Civil Rights Museum honored four leaders at its 35th Freedom Award ceremony, amid calls to protect historical truth and civil liberties from ongoing rollbacks.
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Shelby County New chief jail inspector brings nearly 50 years of experience
After a two-year retirement, 46-year veteran Anna Barnett is returning to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to serve as chief inspector of the jail amid ongoing operational challenges.
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Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
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Education Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx unveil new Dream Court at Northeast Prep Academy
Northeast Prep Academy students celebrated the unveiling of a vibrant new Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Dream Court featuring a hand-painted mural by local artist Siphne Sylve.
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Public Safety ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force
A federal judge heard arguments about whether to temporarily block the Task Force from enforcing a Tennessee buffer law and retaliating against citizens who film police operations.
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Metro Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
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Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Event organizers said that the gathering is designed to activate and honor the continued legacy, courage and determination associated with today’s civil rights movement.
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Public Safety Task Force has targeted citizens, ACLU alleges
Attorneys seek a preliminary injunction to stop Task Force members from retaliating against residents who film their operations.
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Elections How to register to vote in Shelby County
Shelby County residents preparing to participate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election must complete their voter-registration applications by Monday, Oct. 5.
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Shelby County Detainees sue Shelby County over extreme heat, broken fire alarms, raw sewage at 201 Poplar
The lawsuit paints a picture of a facility in perpetual crisis, from a major air conditioning failure this summer as well as raw sewage backups, mold issues and pest infestations.
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Metro How El Niño could affect the Mid-South this winter
As the calendar turns toward winter, Mid-South residents face a seasonal forecast dominated by a familiar but often misunderstood meteorological phenomenon.
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