The Friends of the Collierville Library aim to raise $4 million for a library expansion, enhancing children's, teens', and adults' areas to exceed state standards.

Gov. Bill Lee confirms the National Guard will deploy to Memphis to address its crime problem, launching a Memphis Safe Task Force with inter-agency collaboration, despite some local opposition and calls for alternate solutions to crime.

Germantown granted $100,000 to the Germantown Education Foundation to support education, benefiting over 6,000 students and backing a stronger community.

Judge Chris Frulla, with a background in archeology, was sworn in as a Shelby County Circuit Court Judge, succeeding Judge Valerie Smith and following his attorney father's footsteps.

Germantown celebrates a teacher and a student for their exceptional contributions, awarding Nikki Benzing and Addison Abney with Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence Awards, respectively.

Memphis renamed its Youth and Family Resource Center to A C Wharton, Jr. Youth and Family Resource Center to honor the former mayor's dedication to youth and family services.

MSCS recommends closing five schools due to maintenance costs and declining enrollment, affecting over 1,200 students. The process involves community engagement and will culminate in a February 2026 board vote.

Germantown's TraVure development's final phase gets approval for a new 34,000-square-foot building that will include retail and office spaces on Poplar Avenue.

Commissioner Henri E. Brooks is hosting voter education forums in Memphis to explain the voting process, featuring hands-on voting machine practice and Q&A sessions, starting September 27.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris signed a resolution to prevent a new jail from being built in North Memphis, reflecting community opposition to incarceration facilities and preference for positive development.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young hopes National Guard troops will help with community services like neighborhood watch, beautification, and cleanup, building on existing local efforts.

Caroline Gordon joins the 28th Judicial District as an Assistant District Attorney, bringing experience and a local perspective to serve Haywood, Gibson, and Crockett Counties.

Memphis educators were honored with awards for their dedication, including Tameka Boyce who received $1,000 from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and CFP Foundation.