Politics

Memphis Man Charged in Dramatic Child Abduction IncidentMemphis Man Charged in Dramatic Child Abduction Incident

Memphis Man Charged in Dramatic Child Abduction Incident

News Summary In Memphis, a 31-year-old man named Robert Allen Avant has been charged with aggravated burglary and kidnapping after…

3 weeks ago
Protesters Rally in Memphis Against Local GovernanceProtesters Rally in Memphis Against Local Governance

Protesters Rally in Memphis Against Local Governance

News Summary A diverse group of protesters gathered at Poplar and Highland in Memphis to voice their opposition to local…

3 weeks ago
Shelby County Budget Amendments ApprovedShelby County Budget Amendments Approved

Shelby County Budget Amendments Approved

News Summary The Shelby County Commissioners have approved significant amendments to the Mayor's budget, restoring over $20 million in cuts…

3 weeks ago
Shelby County Commission Postpones Budget Amendments MeetingShelby County Commission Postpones Budget Amendments Meeting

Shelby County Commission Postpones Budget Amendments Meeting

News Summary The Shelby County Commission has delayed a special meeting concerning amendments to the fiscal year 2026 budget, which…

3 weeks ago
Memphis Sees Decline in Crime Rates Amid Safety ConcernsMemphis Sees Decline in Crime Rates Amid Safety Concerns

Memphis Sees Decline in Crime Rates Amid Safety Concerns

News Summary Memphis has experienced a significant reduction in crime rates, with notable decreases in homicides and motor vehicle thefts.…

3 weeks ago
Judge Paula Skahan Announces Retirement from Criminal CourtJudge Paula Skahan Announces Retirement from Criminal Court

Judge Paula Skahan Announces Retirement from Criminal Court

News Summary Judge Paula Skahan has announced her retirement from the Shelby County Criminal Court after 40 distinguished years in…

3 weeks ago
Shelby County Approves New Affordable Housing InitiativeShelby County Approves New Affordable Housing Initiative

Shelby County Approves New Affordable Housing Initiative

News Summary The Shelby County Board of Commissioners has approved a transformative affordable housing initiative aimed at improving living conditions…

3 weeks ago
Community Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in MemphisCommunity Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in Memphis

Community Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in Memphis

News Summary Residents in Southwest Memphis are raising alarms about pollution linked to the Tennessee Valley Authority's proposed methane gas…

3 weeks ago
Dr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby SchoolsDr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby Schools

Dr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby Schools

News Summary Dr. Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, is suing the district for her dismissal in…

3 weeks ago
Judge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating ProceedingsJudge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating Proceedings

Judge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating Proceedings

News Summary U.S. District Judge Mark Norris has recused himself from the Tyre Nichols case, affecting the legal proceedings against…

3 weeks ago