The BFAA is appealing a court decision that denies descendants of Black farmers from claiming restitution from a $2.2 billion fund for USDA loan discrimination. They argue it violates inheritance rights and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

The Memphis Police Department highlighted Officer Robinson's role on their Crisis Intervention Team, emphasizing empathy in law enforcement through a social media post.

Memphis alters trash collection schedule for Veterans Day 2025, with one-day delays for Tuesday pickups. Other services continue as usual, and the City's app provides updates.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee allocates $5 million for food banks due to a federal shutdown impacting SNAP benefits.

A total of 257 inmates at Northwest Correctional Complex celebrated educational achievements with degrees and certificates, symbolizing a focus on rehabilitation in Tennessee prisons.

Commissioner Mickell Lowery urged MLGW to stop utility disconnections for SNAP recipients during the government shutdown, highlighting the dire need for support for those facing food assistance disruptions in Shelby County.

Mayor Paul Young has nominated Assistant Chief Colin Burress to succeed Gina Y. Sweat as Memphis's Fire Chief. Burress has nearly 30 years with the Memphis Fire Department.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools reported an increased graduation rate of 84.4% for the Class of 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of improvement and outpacing some other Tennessee districts.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young plans to increase city employees' minimum salary to $40,000 and give Fire Division staff a 2% raise amidst SNAP benefit cuts.

Officer Owens of the Germantown Police Department has been named Officer of the Year by the Exchange Club of Memphis for his dedicated service since 2017, including roles in SWAT, firearms instruction, and active shooter response.

Memphis Fire Department Chief Gina Sweat retired after 33 years, with Assistant Chief Colin Burress considered as successor. Her career faced challenges, including a dismissed ethics complaint.

The Tennessee Appeals Court ruled the ouster case against Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert can proceed, overturning a prior dismissal. The case relates to various complaints and rental agreement issues during Halbert's tenure.

The Shelby County Commission overrode the Mayor's veto to change school board elections, shortening terms and setting legal questions about the decision's implications for democracy.