Memphis Community Pulse

Memphis Public Libraries is preserving Tay Keith's legacy through both historical archives and practical music education for youth. The...

Memphis firefighters quickly contained a house fire in the 7300 block of Hunter Ridge Drive after it started in the laundry room, extinguishing it within 40 minutes with no injuries reported.

Several practical maintenance and facilities positions are open in the Memphis area right now.

• Walmart Overnight Janitorial Associate in Bartlett:...

Memphis production lines are actively hiring for hands-on work.

• 3rd Shift Assembler at Volt pays $19/hour for 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m. electronic...

• Investigators connected the four robberies through distinctive clothing—a blue bubble coat, black pants, and gloves—seen on surveillance and...

• Day one: Dr. La Sonya Hall sworn in, vows renovation and tech upgrades from Windows 7.
• Sept 11 announcement: Pauses in-person renewals Sept 16 to...

• One critically injured after construction equipment struck the County Road 87 bridge, sending debris through a car windshield
• Southbound I-65...

AutoZone's paid Summer 2027 Store Development Internship in Memphis provides direct exposure to the full cycle of retail expansion, including site...

Shelby County’s move to Wexford Health Sources signals a sharper focus on mental health services inside its detention facilities.

• Mental health...

Memphis police arrested Larry Gordon after he allegedly shot at two innocent men while hunting suspects from an earlier Elbert Drive attack that...

• Indictments issued: Four current and former jail employees, including three jailers and a deputy, face charges in James Perry Jr.'s July death.
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The Orange Mound Community Land Trust broke ground on its first three-bedroom home in South Memphis, using deed restrictions to ensure long-term...

Memphis has active hands-on hiring in construction and skilled trades.

• Tire and Lube Technician at Hertz (Airways Blvd): $17/hour + incentives,...

Memphis employers are hiring CDL drivers for local routes that keep you home daily with reliable pay.

• TransForce: $1,305/week guaranteed, up to...

Memphis has open roles for drivers seeking flexible or steady work on the road.

• Domino's Delivery Driver: Part-time in Memphis, paying about...

Aishas Braid Bar has received its certificate of occupancy for a 1,300-square-foot natural hair salon at 2695 S Perkins Road, with a sign permit now...

Smaller retail formats are driving leasing in Memphis while big-box vacancies rise.

• Closures at Ashley Furniture, Mid-South Furniture and IKEA's...

• Lafayette's Music Room leads with 48 events upcoming
• Minglewood Hall follows closely with 24 shows
• Orpheum Theatre and 1884 Lounge each list over a dozen
• FedExForum and Radians Amphitheater add major arena and outdoor options

Local, state, and federal agencies met at a Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission town hall to discuss sustaining recent crime reductions.

Key strategies...

Memphis gains official Certified Music City status via a new partnership, powering a free app with detailed maps of venues, studios, historic sites,...