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As we honor the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on what would have been his 97th birthday weekend, we invite you to pause for a moment to reflect on where we were as a nation, how far we’ve come and how much ground there is yet to cover in this fight for equality and ultimately, freedom.

Memphis residents are advised of a change to solid waste collection due to the upcoming MLK Jr. Day holiday. According to a social media post from the City of Memphis, solid waste collection schedules will be adjusted for the week. Memphis residents are advised of an updated solid waste collection...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, TN – Residents across the Mid-South are waking up to bitterly cold mornings this week as wind chill values plunge into the teens, with the coldest conditions expected through Tuesday before a...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man caught in the middle of a chase is recovering, after a Maserati fleeing from Tennessee Highway Patrol crashed into his car, leaving him hospitalized with several broken bones and police apologizing. “Everybody wants to go home to their family,” Elvert Pratcher told WREG’s Quametra...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The longest serving bus operator at Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) was celebrated by his team members, the Memphis City Council, and the Mayor’s office on his retirement after serving the community for 53 years. Melvin Deener turned in his keys Friday after driving 1.5 million miles and safely...

Searching for authentic barbecue spots in Tennessee where the locals actually eat?. These 8 smoky havens deliver tender meats and homestyle flavors that will have you coming back for seconds!. 1. Jack Cawthon’s Bar-B-Que (Nashville) That eye-catching red “JACK” sign on the brick building stands out like a beacon...

Without question, Tunica is one of Mississippi’s most popular towns. Located roughly 30 minutes from Memphis, Tennessee, it welcomes more than 15 million guests annually. Some visit for its variety of casino resorts. Others travel to enjoy its museums, outdoor recreational activities and stores. Yet, above all else,...

State environmental regulators will hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to construct a large gas-fired power generation facility in Southaven, giving residents and other interested parties a formal opportunity to comment before a decision is made on an air pollution permit. The Mississippi Department of...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new Northside Square, an $81 million project that transformed the former Northside High School into affordable housing, retail and office space. The development includes 42 affordable housing units reserved for families who make 80 percent below...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of hope and the call to action that echoes through his legacy. This day is not just a day off; it’s an opportunity to reflect, engage, and ignite change in our communities. Let’s honor Dr. King’s dream by coming together to champion justice and...