2 hrs ago | Memphis Commercial Appeal
Poverty migrating to Shelby County suburbs, mirrors national trends
A Brookings Institute study, which analyzed data from the most recent U.S. Census Survey, found the country's suburban poor population grew 64 percent from 2000-2011, significantly outpacing increases in rural poverty, as well.
2 hrs ago | Memphis Commercial Appeal
AMR secures Shelby County ambulance contract
The Shelby County Commission on Monday approved a $1.7 million, 5-year contract with American Medical Response to provide ambulance service for unincorporated Shelby County, Arlington, Lakeland and Millington.
6 hrs ago | WMC-TV Memphis
Tennessee Task Force One to respond to Oklahoma
Sponsored by the Memphis and Shelby County emergency management agency, TNTF-1 is scheduled for deployment Monday night.
11 hrs ago | The Daily News
Haslam Urges Better GOP Campaign Skills Nationally
There were no campaign stickers or push cards at the Shelby County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner, but still plenty of hand-to-hand campaigning Friday, May 17, among the crowd of 350 at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn.
Collierville Police Department Detective Jonathan Watts is pictured with CPD Chief Larry Goodwin and Memphis/Shelby County Optimist Club Respect for Law Committee member Donne Walden after being named the Committee's Officer of the Year for Collierville last Wednesday.
Andy Wise Investigates: All Season's Restorations
"I'm trying to do the right thing," said Greg Brooks, owner of All Season's Restorations.
Man lives out of storage, car to pay child support
He's made his bed, and he has to lie in it. It is just that his bed is his Buick.
Editorial: School System Can't Settle for Status Quo
When schools across Shelby County open on Aug. 5, the consolidation of the city and county public school systems will remain a work in progress.
Arlington pedestrian hit, killed after Friday morning argument
A pedestrian who was arguing with a van driver Friday morning was hit and killed in Arlington by another driver who did not see him standing in the street, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's office.
Immigration reform round-table to be held Monday
Latino Memphis is hosting an immigration reform round-table discussion Monday. It is a topic that has fired up a national debate.
'Human error' led to Memphis 911 error, officials say
But when something goes awry, as it did in Memphis Wednesday night, people are left to wonder if maybe hip-hop group Public Enemy got it right all those years ago when they released the incendiary "911 Is a Joke." Starting between 3 and 4 p.m. Wednesday and continuing until just after 8 p.m. that night, the local 911 system was flooded with ... (more)
Beale Street Merchants Association president defends shutdown club
"Do I think 152's a nuisance? No, I do not. I personally do not," said Miss Polly's owner and Beale Street Merchants Association president Ty Agee.
Carver High supporters rally to fight closure
Students and alumni of George Washington Carver High School in South Memphis have been vocal in opposing the plan to close the school and merge it with Booker T. Washington High.
Clever 'Day Trippin' campaign promotes Mid-South travel
Summer is almost here and if you are looking for an affordable vacation, look no further than the Mid-South. The Memphis Area Association of Governments came up with a clever campaign to promote West Tennessee.
Club 152 on Beale Raided, Shut Down by District Attorney
Club 152 on Beale Street was shut down by the District Attorney's office Thursday afternoon, after an undercover operation revealed illicit drug sales by club employees.
Safe in Memphis: Neighborhood Watch returns
Memphis Area Neighborhood Watch went out of business in 2002, but neighbors in the Old Hickory Hills neighborhood still watch out for each other.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of a man...
The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of a man serving a life sentence for the 2006 first degree premeditated murder of his girlfriend.
Five charged following investigation into major illegal-dumping operation in Raleigh area of Memphis
May 15, 2013 - A no dumping sign is nailed into a tree by the driveway that leads to a massive illegal dump located on the 3400 block of Dillard Road in the Springhill neighborhood in Raleigh.
Mayor Luttrell Calls for Higher Tax Increase to Balance Budget
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell already said he needs to raise taxes by 30 cents just to generate the same amount of money they got last year.
Construction Debris, Trash and Goats Lead to Home's Nuisance Order
It's not your typical backyard. The Shelby County District Attorney just declared a family property in Frayser a nuisance.