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This Memphis nonprofit for homeless veterans faces a funding cliff due to HUD delays

This Memphis nonprofit for homeless veterans faces a funding cliff due to HUD delays

Alpha Omega Veterans’ Services sustains two of its three housing programs through HUD grants. Its director says a funding gap could leave them reliant on support from the community.

by Natalie Wallington

He was hit by a cruiser at an anti-ICE march. THP hasn’t released video of the incident.

He was hit by a cruiser at an anti-ICE march. THP hasn’t released video of the incident.

by Katherine Burgess

An unfinished mandate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy

An unfinished mandate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy

By Dylan Yarbrough

A peaceful anti-ICE march turned ugly when the Tennessee Highway Patrol drove into the crowd, hitting at least three people

A peaceful anti-ICE march turned ugly when the Tennessee Highway Patrol drove into the crowd, hitting at least three people

by Katherine Burgess

His business has a ‘no law enforcement’ sign on the front door. The Memphis Safe Task Force swarmed the parking lot anyway.

His business has a ‘no law enforcement’ sign on the front door. The Memphis Safe Task Force swarmed the parking lot anyway.

by Brittany Brown and Katherine Burgess

A Sister’s Love and Grief: Redefining justice in Tyré Nichols’ memory

A Sister’s Love and Grief: Redefining justice in Tyré Nichols’ memory

By Keyana Dixon, as told to Brittany Brown

A Sister’s Love and Grief: Navigating a new normal without Tyré Nichols

A Sister’s Love and Grief: Navigating a new normal without Tyré Nichols

By Keyana Dixon, as told to Brittany Brown

Public Safety

Aquí te explicamos cómo puedes eliminar tus antecedentes de delincuencia juvenil en el condado de Shelby

Aquí te explicamos cómo puedes eliminar tus antecedentes de delincuencia juvenil en el condado de Shelby

by Rebecca Cadenhead

When juvenile detention staff were scarce, youth say they were isolated

When juvenile detention staff were scarce, youth say they were isolated

by Rebecca Cadenhead

Judge Sugarmon says he didn’t know about solitary confinement until June. MLK50 reporting appears to contradict his statement.

Judge Sugarmon says he didn’t know about solitary confinement until June. MLK50 reporting appears to contradict his statement.

by Rebecca Cadenhead

State troopers and federal agents decide Memphis residents’ fates during traffic stops

State troopers and federal agents decide Memphis residents’ fates during traffic stops

by Brittany Brown, Natalie Wallington, Katherine Burgess, Andrea Morales and Michael Finch II

Riding the Line

MATA starts plan to install new, upgraded bus shelters

MATA starts plan to install new, upgraded bus shelters

by Katherine Burgess

Riders still have questions after Memphis names trustees to oversee MATA

Riders still have questions after Memphis names trustees to oversee MATA

by Katherine Burgess

Why five MATA board members resigned

Why five MATA board members resigned

by Katherine Burgess

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Housing

When does Memphis’ warming center open? What to know about city cold-weather policies

When does Memphis’ warming center open? What to know about city cold-weather policies

by Natalie Wallington

Memphis’ warming center will be open Tuesday night. What to know before you visit.

Memphis’ warming center will be open Tuesday night. What to know before you visit.

by Natalie Wallington

Estos residentes de un parque de casas móviles en Memphis están luchando por espacios comunes seguros y accesibles

Estos residentes de un parque de casas móviles en Memphis están luchando por espacios comunes seguros y accesibles

by Natalie Wallington

Government

Gov. Bill Lee declines to secure millions in federal funds to feed Tennessee kids during summer

Gov. Bill Lee declines to secure millions in federal funds to feed Tennessee kids during summer

by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout

Union push is about more than pay, library workers say

Union push is about more than pay, library workers say

by Katherine Burgess

Newly public data shows task force increased traffic and drug charges in Memphis

Newly public data shows task force increased traffic and drug charges in Memphis

by Katherine Burgess and Brittany Brown

They were sleeping, driving, walking in Memphis. Then Trump’s police task force came.

They were sleeping, driving, walking in Memphis. Then Trump’s police task force came.

by Wendi C. Thomas and Katherine Burgess

Economic Justice

Utiliza nuestro mapa interactivo para encontrar despensas de alimentos abiertos en tu área

Utiliza nuestro mapa interactivo para encontrar despensas de alimentos abiertos en tu área

by Natalie Wallington

Use our interactive map to find food pantries open near you

Use our interactive map to find food pantries open near you

by Natalie Wallington

Their friend was killed, then their home was demolished: Inside a Memphis homeless encampment sweep

Their friend was killed, then their home was demolished: Inside a Memphis homeless encampment sweep

by Natalie Wallington

Memphis tightens scrutiny on unhoused community as agencies arrive, but offers no funding to help people find shelter

Memphis tightens scrutiny on unhoused community as agencies arrive, but offers no funding to help people find shelter

by Natalie Wallington

Investigations

Lead makes us sicker and less safe. So why do leaders overlook it?

Lead makes us sicker and less safe. So why do leaders overlook it?

by Jacob Steimer

FedEx says it’s a safe workplace. So why is Jessica James dead?

FedEx says it’s a safe workplace. So why is Jessica James dead?

by Wendi C. Thomas

Methodist Hospital Suspends Debt Collection Lawsuits Amid Furor Over Suing Its Own Employees

Methodist Hospital Suspends Debt Collection Lawsuits Amid Furor Over Suing Its Own Employees

by Wendi C. Thomas