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Memphis Police Department needs new recruits

History

National Civil Rights Museum exhibit honors schools that changed education for Black Americans

A new exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum offers the history of Rosenwald schools and how they revolutionized education in the segregated South.
Local News

Collierville Fire Department is adding another lifesaving tool to their toolbox

Firefighters completed their third and final Swift Water Rescue training Thursday, before heading to Alabama to be certified.
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Collierville Fire Department is adding another lifesaving tool to their toolbox

Firefighters completed their third and final swift water rescue training, before heading to Alabama to be certified.
Heros

Long Live Dolph tour

All proceeds from the Long Live Dolph tour will be used to fund community projects.
People

Collierville Police officer who was injured after being dragged 300 yards during traffic stop returns to work

Officer Rachel Tigner and Officer Jacqueline Conlan were seriously injured during the encounter in January.
Heros

Quick-thinking deputies help to save man’s life at CJC

Three deputies with Shelby County Sheriff's Office use CPR and a defibrillator on an unresponsive man without a pulse.
Heros

Hero deputies save driver who was trapped in a car upside down and under water

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office gives a shoutout to two deputies for their fast action in saving the life of a driver trapped in a car in a ditch full of water.
Black History Month

Honoring civil rights activist Jesse Epps

“Right now, we have an incredible opportunity to be the change we want to see,” said Cassandra Williams.
Heartwarming

Memphis couple dedicates life to ending homelessness

“Us being Christians, we feel like we have an obligation to do something to sew a good seed back into the community,” said Gregory and Kimberly Price.
Heartwarming

Memphis couple dedicates life to ending homelessness

“Us being Christians, we feel like we have an obligation to do something to sew a good seed back into the community,” said Gregory and Kimberly Price.
Community

5-year-old boy gives away Easter baskets

The child and his mom also founded A Child’s Dream International