Family fights for memory of lynching victim with memorial marker
The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis and the family of Jesse Lee Bond are working to put up a historical marker at the site where two men lynched Bond in 1939.
What is monkeypox and how does it spread? | Expert Interview with Kawsar Talaat
Social media users have posted a lot of questions about monkeypox; some are worried about another global pandemic while others ask about vaccines. See our interview.
The NRA did not ban guns from their annual meeting, but the Secret Service says guns can’t be carried where and when former President Donald Trump will be speaking.
Fact-checking if more children died in school shootings in 2022 than police officers died by gunfire in the line of duty
This year, 24 children have been killed in school shootings as of May 25. During the same time, between 17 & 21 on-duty law enforcement officers have died from guns
Fact-checking if you are required by law to give two weeks’ notice when quitting a job
In most states, employers have to give their employees good cause before firing them. But employees can still quit their jobs at any time without two weeks’ notice.
Yes, the Capital One data breach settlement is real
In July 2019, nearly 100 million Capital One credit card customers and applicants were the victims of a cyberattack. A settlement has been preliminarily approved.
Two years after Floyd: Strickland says 'community policing' the focus of MPD
Citizens can file and look up past complaints on specific Memphis police officers at reimagine.memphistn.gov. Policy changes have also included a ban on chokeholds.
A community in Uvalde, Texas was ripped to shreds when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, killing 19 children and two teachers.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Kentucky Jif peanut butter plant
Lot code numbers 127-44-25 through 214-04-25 of Jif peanut butter are in question. These products can have up to a two-year shelf life, so check your pantry.
'Look twice, save a life' | Motorcycle awareness month promotes road safety
"Sharing the road," is something both cyclists and those in cars need to remember how to do, say rider-coaches at the Southern Thunder Harley Davidson in Southaven.
Memphis Fire Department looking for potential arsonist following church fire
Friday afternoon flames erupted at Ellison Baptist Church. Investigators are looking for an individual who goes by "Johnny." You can call (901) 528-CASH with info.
He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.
In episode two of "A Different Cry," Jeffery Taylor's parents share how he died. Experts discuss suicide rates among Black children. Suicides are also undercounted.
'Someone needed to stand up for Jeffery' | Mother of first-grader who died by suicide sues school district, teacher
Lakeshia Chaney is taking the school district and one of its teachers to court. She said they contributed to the death of her son, Jeffery Taylor, in December 2019.
A deeper dive into some of the day's top sports stories like the Heat taking off in the NBA playoffs, PGA championship preps, and where teams stand in the NBA draft
Discussion and debates over the day's top sports stories, from more questions on the 49ers offseason moves to if the Warriors should be labeled the best team ever.
Discussion and debate over the day's top sports stories like the Heat going cold in the NBA playoffs and Colin Kaepernick's chance to play again in the NFL.
Are 'shenanigans' part of the Arlington boundary dispute? | ABC 24 This Week
Political analyst Otis Sanford says the "skeptic" in him believes that Lee Mills presents a big challenge to current Tennessee House Rep. Tom Leatherwood.
The Grizzlies 'a treasure to the city' | ABC 24 This Week
Rev. Kenneth Whalum says that the Grizzlies are teaching Memphis "how to love and celebrate." ABC 24 This Week reflects on how far the team has come since 2001.
Is Gov. Lee's voucher program a 'game-changing' opportunity or 'fraught with problems' for Shelby County? | ABC 24 This Week
Daniel Chatham of the Shelby County Republican Party, Rev. Kenneth Whalum and ABC 24 political analyst Otis Sanford discuss the future of public education.
Rural legislators 'don't care' if Memphis gets mad | Discussing local autonomy on ABC 24 This Week
Lawmakers in largely rural areas take what commentator Otis Sanford calls a "cookie-cutter approach" with Shelby County, so we discuss autonomy in local government.
TVA 'scolded' by members of Memphis city council | ABC 24 This Week
Ahead of a decision regarding whether or not Memphis should leave the TVA as a power supplier, a "bi-partisan beating up" ensued after what some call a PR stunt.
Talking Primaries with Shelby County GOP Chair Cary Vaughn
Richard Ransom and Otis Sanford talk with Commercial Appeal reporter Katherine Burgess and Shelby County GOP Chair Cary Vaughn about the upcoming local primaries.
Did Governor Bill Lee show leadership during Tennessee's latest Legislative Session?
Richard Ransom, Brad Broders and Otis Sanford talk with Political Consultant Tajuan Stout-Mitchell about Bill Lee allowing controversial bills to become law.
Is Amy Weirich v. Steve Mulroy the most hotly-contested Shelby County election this year?
Richard Ransom, Brad Broders and Otis Sanford talk with Political Consultant Tajuan Stout-Mitchell about what they say is the most interesting Shelby County race.
Two years after Nanette was found in her burned home with a gunshot wound to her head, her family hopes new information will cause a break in the case.