City of Memphis teaming up with federal office to cut down on gun violence
By Imani Williams MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – It’s a new approach to ongoing crime in Memphis,
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U.S. and Ukraine announce signing of contentious minerals deal
By Siobhán O’Grady and Jeff Stein The deal’s language marks a win for Kyiv, which has
From Homeless to Healthcare: How Daughters of Zion’s Newly Crowned CNA Valedictorian Beat All Odds
By the Shelby County Observer Education Staff on May 1, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN —
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game
Author: Associated Press, Adrian Sainz A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who
Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft
Author: ROB MAADDI (AP Pro Football Writer) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the No. 1 pick
Controversial Tennessee bill could criminalize recording police officers within 25 feet
Author: Desmond Nugent Tennessee state lawmakers passed a bill that will make it illegal to record
Memphis comedian aims for world record stand-up comedy set
By Kym Clark MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A Memphis veteran stand-up comedian is preparing for a
Shelby County Commission to vote on term limits for school board members
by: Alex Coleman MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission may decide which Memphis-Shelby County School
Applications for school vouchers launch May 15
by: Courtney Anderson MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says applications for the state’s school
What MATA’s interim CEO charged to her company credit card
by: Jessica Gertler MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Area Transit Authority’s former interim CEO was recently fired after