Category Archives: Community
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
LOCAL | Tax-Free Weekend Begins In Tennessee
Tennessee's back-to-school tax-free weekend is here. The holiday started at 12:01 a.m. this morning and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Tax-free items include clothing priced at $100 or less per item, s...
Jul 25, 2025 Orange school backpack full of school supplies and a supermarket basket with office supplies on a blue background. The concept of gathering children for the beginning of the school year.
LOCAL | Memphis Showboats Rumored To Be Leaving, Not Confirmed
After three disappointing seasons, the Memphis Showboats could be leaving Memphis....again. The United Football League is reportedly finding new homes for the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks,...
Jul 23, 2025
LOCAL | Memphis Fire Fighters Association Files Lawsuit On City Of Memphis For Breaking Pay Increase Promise
The City of Memphis is being sued by the Memphis Fire Fighters Association for allegedly underdelivering a promise on a pay increase.The city’s budget for this year originally called for a ...
Jul 17, 2025
LOCAL | SELC & NAACP Challenges xAI Permit Issued By The Shelby County Health Department
The Shelby County Health Department’s decision to approve Elon Musk’s xAI for 15 natural gas turbines with air emissions permits has been challenged by environmental organizations.The perm...
Jul 16, 2025
LOCAL | MFD To Send Canine Search Team To Texas Flooding Area
Following a tragic flood that has claimed over 100 lives, the Memphis Fire Department will be sending a canine search team to Texas.The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday that ...
Jul 08, 2025
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