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BREAKING: Satanic Temple Challenges MSCS in Court Over Alleged Discrimination
In a move that sharpens the national conversation on religious freedoms and educational policy, the Satanic Temple has filed a lawsuit against Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), alleging...
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STATISTICAL NIGHTMARE: Mulroy presents juvenile crime data to public safety...
With data in hand, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy provided an update on juvenile crime to the Memphis City Council Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee meeting on Tuesday, March...
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The Tri-State Defender Goes Paperless
If you’re looking for your familiar paper version of The Tri-State Defender — as in one actually printed on paper — well, you won’t find it anywhere. As of January 2024, we’ve gone paperless! There are...
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As “The Black Experience” expands, what will hold us together culturally?
By Maya Mackey, Inglewood Today/NNPA Almost two weeks removed from Black History Month, I found myself pondering what Black Culture is, in modern times. There’s a running joke on X/Twitter that “we are...
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National Civil Rights Museum Hosts “The Resilience” Symposium to Address...
On March 22, 2024, the National Civil Rights Museum is set to host “The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety,” marking the final national convening in a...
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Memphians among demonstrators in ‘Tennessee for All’ protest on Capitol steps
Four buses – Two from Memphis and one each from Chattanooga and Huntsville, Tenn. – arrived at the Tennessee Legislature in Nashville on Wednesday, March 12, loaded with members of Tennessee For All....
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MARCH MADNESS IN MEMPHIS: Baylor and Clemson Dominate in NCAA Tournament Opener
In the kickoff to the NCAA tournament’s Memphis session, the expected Madness took a backseat as Baylor and Clemson sailed to comfortable victories. Here are recaps from Day 1 of the NCAA Regionals in...
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MARCH MADNESS IN MEMPHIS: Two Texas Teams advance in South Bracket
In the NCAA South Regionals in Memphis, two teams from Texas impressed and advanced to the next round. Here are the recaps: Texas A&M 98, Nebraska 83 In one of the most anticipated matchups of the...
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MARCH MADNESS IN MEMPHIS: Clemson Upsets Baylor in a Thrilling NCAA Second...
The drama of the NCAA tournament intensified during the second session of the second round, with the Clemson Tigers clashing with the Baylor Bears, and ultimately getting the win, 72-64. The matchup,...
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MARCH MADNESS IN MEMPHIS: Houston Survives Overtime Thriller Against Texas...
With aspirations of reaching the Final Four, top-seeded Houston faced a determined Texas A&M, setting the stage for a game that would resonate far beyond the hardwood. Ultimately, Houston edged out...
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Civil Rights Museum’s ‘The Resilience’ Symposium tackles police violence and...
The National Civil Rights Museum’s final event in a thought-provoking series, “The Resilience” Symposium, took place on Friday, March 22nd at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis,...
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Rhodes College unveils plaza honoring NPHC Fraternities and Sororities
Memphis’ Rhodes College became familiar stomping grounds this past weekend, after hosting the annual Black Students and Alumni Family Reunion beginning on Friday, March 23. With a calendar full of...
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BLACK MAYORS UNITED: Young invites other Black mayors to Memphis to...
In an unprecedented move to address the rising concerns of crime across the nation, Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in collaboration with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), has unveiled the...
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Cohen announces funding for surveillance and accountability upgrades at MPD
As crime remains Priority No. 1 across city leadership, the Memphis Police Department is set to receive $1.9 million in federal funding to upgrade surveillance tools, along with officer equipment to...
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Embroiled in scandal, Judge Boyd taken into custody after bond is revoked
In a reversal of fortune, Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd was taken into custody after her bond was revoked for violating conditions of her release during a hearing at the Shelby County...
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Brandon Clarke returns for Grizzlies (yay) but Lakers win (boooo)
On Wednesday, one of the most popular players in the league, LeBron James, made his first appearance this season in Memphis. But so did one of the most popular players in Memphis. Brandon Clarke also...
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New Memphis superintendent’s contract includes ethics clause, reflecting...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members say the contract being finalized for incoming Superintendent Marie Feagins reflects the lessons learned after former Superintendent Joris Ray departed the...
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OPINION: TSU’s Chief Operating Officer on “Why College Matters”
A college degree is important. While a higher earning potential may be the most obvious benefit – and the reason many seek out a four-year degree in the first place – it’s not the only reason and may...
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Takeaways from the Black Mayors’ Coalition on Crime: Cities can learn a lot...
Sharing their experiences with crime reduction, The Black Mayors’ Coalition on Crime wrapped up a two-day conference at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis on Thursday, March 28. Memphis Mayor Paul...
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Manassas High Alumni Association Unity Brunch set for April 6
After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the Manassas High School Alumni Association is poised to host its much-anticipated 29th Annual Unity Brunch. Scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6,...
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