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Family

Regional One set to launch mobile unit program for pregnant women in West Tennessee

Business

Memphis environmental group, city council member reacts to TVA approval of supplying more power to xAI facility

Young Gifted and Green president LaTricea Adams and Memphis City councilman Pearl Walker react to TVA board providing more power to xAI facility
Consumer

State lawmakers and Memphis leaders launch initiative for environmental awareness and urban development

Members from the Memphis Metropolitan Green Financial Corporation launch Green Bank plan to invest in clean energy project for future generations.
Wellness

Here are resources to turn to when faced with domestic violence in the Memphis area

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or via text by messaging START to 88788.
Now That's Memphis

The Black Farmers Market connects local growers, offers fresh produce in South Memphis

The market is open every Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Community

Memphis veteran buys run-down homes, fixes them for families in need

“We’re here because we see the things that are going on, and we’re putting action behind it,” said Brad Bell, a Flanders Fields volunteer.
Community

Memphis mayor Paul Young spheres crime summit in hopes to find solutions to reducing crime

City leaders from across 12 states met in Memphis to share ideas and methods of lowering crime nationwide.
Community

Black Seeds Urban Farm opens Mia's Orchard in honor of their mentor, Mia Madison

“She would always remind me to keep the people first,” said Bobby Rich III, Black Seeds Urban Farm owner.
Community

Raleigh residents got tired waiting for the city to clean up its street trash, so they did it themselves

After weeks of pleading with City of Memphis leaders on their major trash problem, these Raleigh residents got to work picking up the mess themselves.
Health

Recognizing the root and response to trauma one year after Memphis shooting spree

“We first have to understand that our environment shapes our mental health," said Dr. Tariq Pettis-Smith, community mental health therapist.
Education

How MSCS is tracking third graders who were held back last year following TCAP reading scores

"I want to put a heavy focus on extended learning opportunities," said Toni Williams, MSCS Interim Superintendent.
Community

Neighbors recount 'horrible sight' as late night fire claims life of Memphis firefighter, injures three other firefighters

“They got together in the middle of the street and they prayed. I know it was hard. It was hard on them,” said Tynetta Simmons-Sutton, a Memphis resident.