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Memphis & Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board vote against xAI permit appeal

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 15, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis and Shelby County Air Pollution Control Board have voted against the XAI permit appeal. The board voted 6 to 1 against citizens in the appeal. In July, the Shelby County Health Department approved the use of 15 permanent natural gas turbines at Elon…

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Some Memphis families have gotten their SNAP benefits, others have not

Kate Bieri, FOX13 Memphis Nov 12, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s been a confusing and chaotic time for thousands of Mid-South families who rely on federal benefits to feed their families. “I need my benefits!” said Shandra Phillips, who is still waiting on her SNAP benefits. “I’ve been surviving, eating cold cuts, which I’m tired…

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Memphis schools open ‘state of the art’ real-time safety center

Brooke Muckerman Dec. 11, 2025, 3:52 p.m. ET Alton Elementary School still looks like it once did from the exterior, before it closed its doors in 2022. The school is surrounded by suburban-like neighborhoods in South Memphis. Streets are wide and the sidewalks still run around the majority of the perimeter of the school. While…

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LISC Memphis launches home repair for seniors program with Habitat for Humanity

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 8, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A new home repair initiative has been launched in the Bluff City, specifically designed to help older residents be able to continue living safely in their own homes. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Memphis teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to launch…

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Tensions high as City Council discusses possible MFD pay raise; firefighters’ union responds

FOX13 Memphis News Staff  Dec 3, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tensions were high Tuesday night as the Memphis City Council talked about giving Memphis firefighters another raise. “Y’all are wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong,” Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton said. “And God sees your intentions and sees your hearts and he’s gonna deal with each and everyone…

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Thousands of arrests by Trump’s crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

By  ADRIAN SAINZ Updated 6:28 PM CST, November 24, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests, compounding strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded jail in ways that concerned officials say will last months or even…

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Memphis Starbucks employees join nationwide “Red Cup Rebellion” demanding fair labor practices

Thousands of Starbucks Workers United baristas around the country kicked off the strike on Nov. 13, protesting the company’s alleged history of union busting. Author: Terrance Davis Published: 7:46 PM CST November 20, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of the Starbucks Workers United (SBU) union in Memphis joined an ongoing nationwide effort on Thursday afternoon, demanding fair labor practices…

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Tennessee National Guard allowed in Memphis while state appeals

By: Adam Friedman November 20, 2025 5:58 pm Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis will continue as the state appeals the ruling. Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal issued a temporary injunction Monday blocking Lee’s deployment of the national guard, agreeing with the plaintiffs that it likely violated the “terms…

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Veterans rally to oppose ‘militarization of Memphis’

Dozens gathered at Robert Church Park Tuesday, Nov. 11, calling Guard deployments and ICE operations a threat to democracy and the communities they once served. Author: Ezekiel Telemaco Published: 11:02 PM CST November 11, 2025 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of veterans gathered at Robert Church Park Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, to voice opposition to what they…

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How FedEx is preparing for flight cuts at Memphis, airports across country due to shutdown

Corey Davis Nov 6, 2025 Memphis-based FedEx is keeping a close eye on how its operations could be impacted by flight cuts at airports across the country due to the ongoing government shutdown. Memphis International Airport is on a reported list of 40 major U.S. airports that face a 10% reduction in flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced…

Local Organizations

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Just City - Inspired by the work of the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office, Just City was founded in 2015 by a group of activists attorneys, and civic leaders.

Mid-South Peace & Justice Center - The Mid-South Peace & Justice Center is a multi-issue, multi-race organization whose mission is to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to realize social justice through nonviolent action. We work to educate and train new community leaders to lead campaigns for racial, economic, environmental and social justice.

Memphis Grassroots Organizations Coalition - A coalition of organizations and individual members dedicated to dismantling oppression and injustice in the city of Memphis.

Memphis United - Memphis United is a coalition of grassroots organizations, community groups, and Memphis residents formed to confront structural and institution racism.

Center for Transforming Communities - Center for Transforming Communities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the holistic transformation of neighborhoods and communities in and around Memphis, Tennessee.  We were established in 2009, but trace our history through a number of past organizations, including CONECT, Inc.

Choose 901 - Choose901 is a movement of passionate Memphians who want to invest and enjoy their lives in the Bluff City. These are the people who know and believe that Memphis isn’t becoming a good city, but is already a great city. A real city with problems that need to be solved. A growing city with opportunities to be seized. A fun city with so much to enjoy. Choose901 exists to share these great things and introduce these great people to each other while being a positive megaphone to the rest of the world.

MICAH - MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a coalition of community and faith-based organizations joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice in our city. Our current platform concentrates on three pillar issues, economic equity, education equity, and race & class equity in the justice system.

Juice Orange Mound - Our mission is to develop and advance the self-reliance of Orange Mound and the larger community by building capacity and engagement among citizens and businesses

Memphis Artists for Change - We are an artist-powered community and economic development organization. Memphis Artists for Change creates opportunities for community-sanctioned change in underserved neighborhoods. Tameka Daniel founded MAC in 2012 with the goal of empowering communities to embrace their identity. She realized that the artists in her network could lead community service initiatives.

Upcoming Events

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Juneteenth Free Admission Day at the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum

Join Dallas Doing Good on Wednesday, June 19, to enjoy free admission in honor of Juneteenth. Proclaimed a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed residents of the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery. The Museum is also offering:…

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Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX

Monthly VA benefits clinic hosted in Austin, TX. Join the Central TX Veterans Health Care System at our Austin clinic as they host presentations on disability compensation, Veteran pension, Survivor benefits, burial benefits, state Veterans homes/cemeteries, land sales, VA home/land loans, and more. Other participating organizations include the VBA, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans Land Board,…

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Veterans Music Fest, and Benefits and Career Expo

Veteran’s Music Festival, VA Benefits and Career Expo for Veterans first responders and their families. Featuring music, food, health screenings, a job fair, games for kids and more, as well as a Parkinson’s resource and info pavilion. New for 2024: The Wall That Heals mobile education center – www.vvmf.org/the-wall-that-heals. Veteran authors corner A free cup of…

Warrior Rising SDVETP Program

Service Disabled Veteran Entrepreneur Training 1) Please note, this program is funded specifically to assist service-disabled veterans.  Warrior Rising does have other training programs for veterans looking to start or accelerate their own business that do not have the service-disability requirement.  You can find out more about them here:  www.warriorrising.org/our-process. 2) Please ensure accuracy of…

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Father’s Day Get Away: Men’s Mental Health Awareness

Welcome to the Men’s Mental Health Awareness event! Join us this Father’s Day Weekend, Sat Jun 15 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT as Dawningdays creating this wonderful Men’s Mental Health Awareness experience. This event will be hosted at Green Pines Creative Coworking & Events located on West 5th Street, Long Beach, CA, USA. Let’s come together to raise awareness of the importance of self…

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Intersectionality and Mental Health Workshop

During this workshop we will explore and dissect risk factors and identifiers for mental health (depression, anxiety, suicidality, etc.) for men, women, and individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+. In addition, we will identify how intersectionality plays a role in mental wellbeing for different groups. As individuals/clinicians/professionals, are we aware of our biases towards particular groups? Are…

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Second Annual LGBTQ+ Roundtable: Queer Youth Mental Health

NAMI San Francisco presents the Second Annual LGBTQ+ Roundtable: Queer Youth Mental Health! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! On June 20, mental health professionals in the Bay Area with discuss a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ youth mental health. This event is for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those committed to supporting LGBTQ+…

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Mental Health | Webinar | Counseling | Conference | Workshop | 2024

Mental Health | Webinar | Counseling | Conference | Workshop | 2024 Understanding Mental Health Disorders: Exploring various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc., including symptoms, causes, and treatments. Promoting Mental Wellness: Strategies and techniques for maintaining good mental health and preventing the onset of mental health issues. Breaking the…

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Revitalize your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium

Revitalize your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium Join us for a transformative mental health & wellness symposium with vendors, and physical and mental wellness activities! About this Event Step into a world of holistic healing at ‘Revitalize Your Resilience: A Holistic Mental Health Symposium’. Join us as we explore diverse avenues to nurture mental…

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Mental Health First Aid Training

Join us for a day of learning and growth at our Mental Health First Aid Training event! Located at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, 2696 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042. This in-person training will equip you with the skills to support youth struggling with mental health challenges. Our expert instructor will guide you through understanding mental…

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