Shelby County offers an expungement event to help individuals clear past records, including complimentary food and activities, at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church.

C.O. Franklin Park's main playground is closing for upgrades, while the swing set and the smaller playground remain open during renovation. Other city playgrounds offer alternatives.

The Collierville Burch Library celebrates National Read Across America Day by inviting literature enthusiasts to join book clubs, offering a variety of reading materials.

Thaddeus Matthews, Memphis' 'Cussing Pastor,' died at 67 after an illness, leaving behind a controversial legacy marked by profane sermons and legal issues.

Memphis adapts to severe winter weather, altering city services, including delayed trash collection and operational changes in libraries, animal services, and community centers, while opening warming centers for the homeless.

The Shelby County Bluebird Club seeks leadership volunteers to continue their critical role in conserving the local bluebird population, with roles like President and Treasurer unfilled.

The Collierville Fire Department dispatched a swiftwater rescue team to aid flood-affected Rives in Tennessee, alongside other emergency teams. The coordinated response involves evacuations and welfare checks.

The FedEx St. Jude Championship has created a community fund to support local nonprofits, focusing on health, wellness, and sport this quarter, with grants of $1,000 to $25,000 available. Applications close on March 30, 2025.

The 5th Annual Memphis Housing Summit will discuss housing preservation and equity on February 21st, with a Mayors' Roundtable and a neighborhood tour.

Memphis scales back Emergency Warming Center hours due to warmer weather; overnight services continue at specific locations with transportation provided.

Germantown honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with city office closures and service changes, including no waste collection on the day and a one-day delay for the rest of the week.

The MSCS Board discussed the potential removal of Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins following no-confidence votes and allegations of misconduct, with divergent views on whether to extend her contract.

The Church of God in Christ is scheduled to move their annual Holy Convocation from Memphis to St. Louis for 2026-2028, due to accommodation challenges in Memphis.