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They’re taking on Central High School in what they call the “Whitehaven Classic.”

To help navigate your weekend, we’re putting some things on your calendar here at Action News 5.

In just four days, camping equipment, karaoke machines, projector screens, and more fun summer items can be checked out from the “Library of Things” at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library and Bartlett Public Library.

A wealthy Memphis community wants to close two of five streets into their neighborhood to keep the criminals out.

The annual candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley is going on at Graceland.

With less than 30 days until the Southern Heritage Classic (SHC), game-day tickets are on sale now.

To help navigate your weekend, we’re putting some things on your calendar here at Action News 5.

A fallen Memphis firefighter is being honored by his community. On Thursday, a portion of Mississippi Boulevard was renamed for David Pleasant.

An invite-only event at FedExForum is raising thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an exclusive auction and rockin’ stage show!

The course itself evacuated, fans, spectators and volunteers delayed for a few hours but it didn’t last too long.

In the Bluff City, it’s a big week for tens of thousands of devoted Elvis fans who are flocking to Graceland to celebrate the King of Rock n’ Roll.

The Memphis-Shelby County School (MSCS) Board welcomed a new member into its ranks on Friday.

The Downtown Mobility Center opened its doors Thursday with a ribbon cutting followed by self-guided tours.

Two local leaders are taking action to help residents living in one Memphis senior facility.

A Frayser mother is making sure her late son’s dream to help those in need comes true even after his death.

Runners from several dozen communities are hitting the pavement for the St. Jude Runs event.

The largest camping motorcycle rally in the country is in Memphis!

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than half a billion working women are not given basic maternity accommodations and find themselves unsupported at work.

Sunday was a day of lamenting and calling for action in honor of the late-Reverend Autura Eason-Williams.

The ribbon was cut Friday afternoon on progress at Memphis’ Audubon Park renovations.

Mayor Palazzolo says they’re in a state of emergency, but he’s thankful for the truckload of water they were able to provide.

Crews will focus on outages that get the most customers back on quickly as possible.

People from across the country are driving to a Mid-South barber shop, not only to get a haircut, but also to connect with a specific barber.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), in partnership with the Mid-South Food Bank, will host a mobile food pantry beginning at 4 p.m. Friday.

Family and loved ones gathered Wednesday night to honor the memory of former Memphis basketball star and LSU player Danielle Ballard.

Memphis’ historic Peabody Hotel has once again been nominated for “Best Historic Hotel” by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

The world of women’s basketball lost one of the greats this week. Collierville native Nikki McCray-Penson passed away at the age of 51, it was announced Friday.

The workshop focuses on the Soulsville, South City, and Orange Mound neighborhoods.

There are many events happening in Memphis from July 7 until July 9.

Revolutionary. Historic. Groundbreaking. That’s how organizers describe a new program in Memphis that teaches young men how to be better fathers. It’s called AFIRM, which stands for “A Father’s Involvement Really Matters.”