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.

West Memphis School Board approves a plan to shift 6th graders to junior high and 9th graders to a specialized academy, with staggered transitions starting in 2026.

The National Guard's deployment to Memphis sparked political controversy, with local GOP leaders supporting the move for safety and Democrats opposing, calling it a stunt and worrying about civil liberties.

Deputy James Richey was named Deputy of the Month for July 2025 by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for his exceptional service, including saving a child and preventing a shooting.

The Shelby County Division of Community Services seeks Germantown residents' input through a survey on health and well-being, incentivizing participation with prize drawings.