Shelby County Observer https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html From Open House to Open Doors: Daughters of Zion and William and Johnson Career College Bring Career Pathways to Avon Lenox High School Federal Drug-Free Communities Grant Awarded to Daughters of Zion to Advance Youth Substance-Use Prevention Across Memphis Health dept. lists Shelby Co.’s top air polluters in pitch to raise fines for emission violations Community gathers at Tom Lee Park to support annual St. Jude Walk Memphis begins sewer construction downtown, closing streets through September 30 Judge set to hear oral arguments for MSCS takeover lawsuit Memphis Safe Task Force to mark one year, data shows plateau in crime rate Shelby County Election Commission hosts voter registration drive ahead of Oct. 5 deadline Stax Music Academy hosts hands-on free workshop Dolly Trolley Night draws crowds to downtown Memphis First Alert Forecast: Warming trend finishes September; rain chances kick off October McGhee Tyson Airport sees record number of departing passengers the day after UT vs. UT game Memphis Metro Land Bank Authority fires CEO following credit card misconduct investigation Woman makes fake 911 calls to get her ex-boyfriend arrested, MPD says Memphis Organizations Turn Drug-Free Coalition Meeting Into Action, Commit to Three Community Prevention Strategies Daughters of Zion and William and Johnson Career College Hosts First CNA Orientation, Championing Inclusive Education and Career Opportunities Home Blog MLGW board approves water and gas rate hike for customers, data centers Elon Musk says he’s staying in Memphis ‘night and day’ guiding data center buildout Whitehaven High School closed due to power outage County commissioners divided over funding fight against MSCS oversight board Councilwoman Cooper-Sutton clashes with residents at community meeting Demolition begins on historic Midtown synagogue Convicted killer accidentally let out of jail in 2025 captured Undrafted rookie QB Daniels savors Thursday night win vs. Cowboys Tennessee prepares for heavy rain, strong winds brought by Hurricane Isaias Tenn. Republicans: Legislature to investigate other execution methods after failed lethal injections Nashville court rules state must preserve all records from botched Tennessee execution Memphis residents question soaring MLGW utility bills Polo Isn’t a Hurricane Anymore — But Its Leftover Moisture Is Heading Straight for Us Beale Street businesses ride out Memphis law enforcement surge Christian Brothers University will be changing their athletic affiliation from NCAA D2 to NAIA Family of driver fatally shot by Memphis police files $35M wrongful death lawsuit Leaders discuss development of hot mix asphalt plant in East Collierville Property assessor warns that empty office buildings in Downtown Memphis could cost taxpayers Eyesore Next Door: 100 vacant, blighted homes in Memphis demolished in 60 days; city leaders say more to come Arrest made after fight leads to gun being drawn at Memphis Zoo Former IKEA property sold to new-to-Memphis retailer Trump’s approval rating in Tennessee stays negative. Here’s the latest Latin Music Clears $542 Million at Mid-Year as Vinyl Sales Explode Cooling Center opens as extreme heat continues in Memphis City Council makes strides toward harnessing data center development in the Bluff City; delays vote on moratorium ordinance ‘Life threatening’ conditions at 201 Poplar highlighted in new lawsuit Millington man wanted for 2022 murder of 15-year-old girl captured in Slovenia Classic car mechanic faces felony theft charges, victims say vintage Mustangs were stripped and abandoned Officials say law enforcement from around the region will help manage an expected crowd of 350,000 at Ole Miss, LSU game Le Bonheur named among ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ for 16th year ‘He needs to be our voice’: Attorney criticizes Memphis mayor’s leadership 15 Youth Participate in Camp Covenant Adventures Outing at Bass Pro Shops