Memphis News Today: Stories That Matter to Our City

Memphis is shaping the next generation of innovators, builders, and creators through a powerful new program connecting students to high-demand careers. Junior Achievement of Memphis has launched a new initiative — “Made in Memphis and Beyond” — in partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber and Morgan Steel, designed to prepare and connect local and regional…

For the fourth consecutive year, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has been named the most trusted nonprofit in America, according to Morning Consult’s annual Most Trusted Nonprofits report. This year, St. Jude not only topped the list once again — it also earned the highest reputation score across all 3,000 for-profit and nonprofit brands studied…

The energy inside FedExForum was electric as the 2nd Annual Hoops for St. Jude® Tip-Off Classic brought together basketball, community, and a cause that hits home for Memphis. The doubleheader featured both the University of Memphis women’s and men’s basketball teams, with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, where families never receive a…

Tiger Pride filled the University of Memphis campus Friday night as the school launched its inaugural ROAR Fest, a fresh take on Homecoming that replaced the traditional parade this year. The new festival-style celebration — timed to coincide with Parents & Family Weekend — invited students, families, and visitors to experience the energy, music, and…

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is taking another major step forward in its mission to save lives and advance global research — right here in Memphis. The hospital has announced it’s ready to begin vertical construction on what will become the largest building in St. Jude’s history: the 16-story, 865,000-square-foot Advanced Research Center II (ARC…

Memphis continues to make its mark on the national music scene — this time through the halls of Rhodes College. The Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College has been recognized by Billboard as one of the nation’s Top Music Business Schools. The list highlights programs shaping the future of the music industry through…

Memphis has always been a city of changemakers — and that spirit is alive and well in three local students who were recently recognized by the National Civil Rights Museum for their leadership and activism. During the Freedom Award Student Forum on October 16, NCRM President Russell Wigginton announced the 2025 Keeper of the Dream…

Memphis is earning national recognition as one of the country’s top innovation hubs — a title recently spotlighted by Business Facilities magazine, which listed the region among the 2025 Top Innovation Hubs to Watch. This is a representation of a thriving ecosystem where research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration intersect. The Greater Memphis Chamber has branded…

The Hyde Family Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 15 Memphis-based organizations, supporting projects that strengthen education, arts and culture, neighborhoods and public spaces, and leadership and civic pride. Each initiative aims to advance three key outcomes: access and opportunity, citywide connectivity and vibrancy, and visionary leadership. “Our mission is to build a…