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Memphis City Council Could Lift Police & Fire Residency Requirement

The Memphis City Council is discussing the possibility of loosening its residency requirement for police officers and firefighters. Currently, city officers and firefighters are requited to live within the city limits in order to... Read More.

New Concourse Coming to MEM

Construction is beginning on a new concourse for the Memphis International Airport. The new space will offer natural light, higher ceilings, and more gate space. All airlines and concessions will now be consolidated to... Read More.

More SkyCop Cameras

More Memphis neighborhoods will have SkyCop Cameras. 2000 cameras monitoring 500 locations will be installed, covering every district including at entrances and exits of communities. SkyCop cameras are video and audio surveillance systems mounted... Read More.

Memphis Zoo Has Twins

The Memphis Zoo has new twins! The newest residents are a pair of Jaguar cubs. The baby Jaguars were born September 4th and are growing stronger behind the scenes at Cat Country every day.... Read More.

MATA Drivers Getting Safety Shields

The Memphis Area Transit Authority is testing driver shields on select buses. The shields aim to protect drivers from unruly passengers. The bus drivers union requested the shields to be installed. MATA says the... Read More.

HUD

HUD Secretary Ben Carson is updating Memphis residents on the public housing crisis. He says the city is on the right track to address the issue. Carson visited Memphis on Friday. Meanwhile, the Memphis... Read More.

Jim Strickland Wins Memphis Mayoral Race

Incumbent Jim Strickland will get another four years to lead Memphis as mayor. Strickland’s two main opponents, Willie Herenton and Tami Sawyer, have conceded the race to Strickland.

Pinch District Pedestrian Bridge

A pedestrian bridge will be built in the Pinch District. According to the Memphis Business Journal, the bridge will cost nearly $4,000,000. City officials say they expect construction to begin in Spring 2020. The... Read More.

State Senator To Introduce Bill Allowing College Athletes To Be Paid

A Memphis-area State Senator is planning to introduce legislation that would allow Tennessee college athletes to cash in on endorsement deals. California has a new law allowing college athletes to be paid for endorsement... Read More.

Beale Street Discount Tickets On Sale Friday

A limited number of discounted three-day passes for the 2020 Beale Street Music Festival go on sale Friday. The discounted passes are $125 and are expected to go fast with prices going up after... Read More.

Homework Hotline Now Open

The Homework Hotline in Shelby County is up and running. Students can call the hotline for free homework help from 4 to 8 p.m. Central Time. Kids will work with teachers certified K-through-12, get... Read More.