Commissioner Henri E. Brooks of Shelby County is launching a Voting Education District Tour to enhance civic knowledge and voter engagement during National Voter Education Week.

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office honored their employees on social media, recognizing Tracy Green, Daria DeBerry, and two patrol shifts for their exceptional service and commitment.

Germantown is accepting applications for residents to serve on city commissions, with terms starting in the new year. The application process is now online-only, with a deadline of November 30.

State Senator Brent Taylor criticized Memphis' crime policies as too lenient during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, while District Attorney Steve Mulroy defended his record and policies against Taylor's claims.

Congressman Steve Cohen announces a $409,605 Department of Education grant to the University of Memphis for programs aiding students with intellectual disabilities.

Gady Serralta named chairman of Memphis Safe Task Force to combat crime; however, confusion over National Guard deployment and constitutional concerns arise.

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.