Community gathers at Tom Lee Park to support annual St. Jude Walk
By Shayna Norwood MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The annual St. Jude Walk Memphis returned at
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Memphis Safe Task Force to mark one year, data shows plateau in crime rate
By Garner Montgomery MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis Safe Task Force is approaching its
Dolly Trolley Night draws crowds to downtown Memphis
By Joyce Peterson and Stuart Rucker MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Trolley Night in downtown Memphis
Woman makes fake 911 calls to get her ex-boyfriend arrested, MPD says
By Joel Moore MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A 26-year-old Memphis woman faces a slew of
Federal Drug-Free Communities Grant Awarded to Daughters of Zion to Advance Youth Substance-Use Prevention Across Memphis
September 28, 2026 By Shelby County Observer Community Affairs Department MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Daughters of
Cooling Center opens as extreme heat continues in Memphis
The Cooling Center will be open Wednesday, September 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‘Life threatening’ conditions at 201 Poplar highlighted in new lawsuit
Shelby County officials face a federal lawsuit over deteriorating jail conditions at the jail, including
‘He needs to be our voice’: Attorney criticizes Memphis mayor’s leadership
by: Raven Copeland MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young sounded off on social media, amid
Visiting officer discovers more than 6,000 fentanyl pills hidden in Cordova hotel room
The probation officer said he was staying in the hotel room while in town for
Dollyfest | Two day festival honoring Dolly Parton set for 2027
Organizers say that holding the music festival is “What Dolly Would Do.” The event will