Shelby County Observer https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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 Federal Drug-Free Communities Grant Awarded to Daughters of Zion to Advance Youth Substance-Use Prevention Across Memphis Comptroller Releases Independent Forensic Audit of Memphis Shelby County Schools Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back Former Hardy, AR police chief convicted of sexual assault Visiting officer discovers more than 6,000 fentanyl pills hidden in Cordova hotel room Memphis’ Charles Huff named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week Dollyfest | Two day festival honoring Dolly Parton set for 2027 Funds to replace food lost during Memphis power outages exhausted on first day 12 pounds of ecstasy pills traveling from Houston to Memphis seized by Drug Task Force Free The 901 calls for businesses to join ‘BUYcott’ against Memphis Safe Task Force Newly elected Shelby Co. mayor, sheriff sworn into office A Guide Through a Difficult Journey: Golden Years Connects Seniors With New Dementia Resource Home Blog 450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement ‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned? Charlie Hatcher defeats incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles in District 5 race Tennessee could get its first-ever female governor after historic primary results Chinese pastor released from prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping Man charged with attempted murder in alleged lobster diving incident 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 13 arrested for $250K chicken heist used for drug debt Children call 911 after left alone, mom facing drug, neglect charges: MPD NIL Worth Protecting: Undefeated Hickory Ridge Team Makes History Taking NIL Pledge Through the DFC-Funded Memphis Youth Drug Free Coalition Imprisoned writer Mumia Abu-Jamal seeks UN intervention after 44 years behind bars Ex-Super Bowl Champ, Who Spent Almost Two Years in Prison, Compared It to Playing for the Jets Memphis tax preparer pleads guilty to preparing false returns Mickell Lowery headed to victory in Shelby County Mayor’s race Buckner claims victory in Shelby County Sheriff’s race 4 new Cyclosporiasis cases reported in Shelby County