Category Archives: Community
LOCAL | Collierville's New Beer Law Unanimously Approved, Effective Immediately
On Monday evening the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen revised the town's beer regulations to conform to contemporary standards; the amendment is effective immediately. Even though a few liquo...
Aug 26, 2025
LOCAL | '901 Week' Launched By UofM For 2025 Football Season
Throughout this week, the University of Memphis is hosting a number of unique events to kick off the football season. The season opener against Chattanooga will be preceded by five days of fan-friendl...
Aug 25, 2025
LOCAL | Sheriff Floyd Bonner And County Trustee Regina Newman File Separate Lawsuits On County Mayor Lee Harris
Due to salary constraints in the county's current budget, Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. and Shelby County Trustee Regina Newman are individually suing the administration of Shelby County Mayo...
Aug 21, 2025
LOCAL | City Of Memphis And Memphis Grizzlies Announce Plan On $550M FedExForum Improvements
The Memphis Grizzlies and the City of Memphis have reached an agreement to extend the team's stay in Memphis past the 2028-2029 NBA season, and they intend to invest $550 million in FedExForum improve...
Aug 19, 2025
LOCAL | Second Case Of West Nile Virus Of 2025 Confirmed By SCHD
According to health officials on Monday, Shelby County reported a second human case of the West Nile virus of 2025 last week. The first case was reported in March by the Shelby County Health Departmen...
Aug 18, 2025
LOCAL | Hernandez Govan Stands Trial In First Day Of The Young Dolph Murder Case
On Monday morning, Hernandez Govan, the man suspected of being responsible for the killing of rapper Young Dolph, went on trial. Govan faces a three-count indictment for murder, murder conspiracy, and...
Aug 18, 2025
TIGERS | WREG To Begin Airing Memphis Tiger Athletics Shows After Signing New Contract
The University of Memphis coaches' shows and sports coverage will soon move to WREG. The university announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Nexstar Media to provide Memphis Tigers athletics ...
Aug 06, 2025
LOCAL | Record-Breaking $12.1M Raised For 2025 St. Jude Telethon Race
The 2025 St. Jude Telethon is the most successful event in the telethon's 48-year history, having raised a record-breaking $12.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, surpassing the $11.6...
Aug 05, 2025 group of athletes running on asphalt street during marathon race, only legs with sport shoes
LOCAL | Former Shelby County Commissioner, Julian Bolton, Passes Away At 75
Attorney, civil rights activist, and former Shelby County commissioner Julian Bolton passed away on Monday at the age of 75. Bolton served for 24 years, making him the longest-serving county commissio...
Aug 05, 2025
LOCAL | West Memphis Mayor Announces Plans To Boost Economic Growth, Including A New Buc-ee's
In an effort to spur economic growth and job creation, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon unveiled a number of new projects for West Memphis, such as an indoor water park resort and a new Buc-ee's. Th...
Jul 31, 2025
