Patrice Bates Thompson, the owner of The Four Way, and her daughter JoElle Thompson pose for a portrait in front of the restaurant in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, October 12, 2024.© Chris Day/The ...

A jury in a Tennessee state court on Wednesday acquitted three former Memphis police officers of second-degree murder and all other charges in the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols.

The third annual WYXR 91.7 FM Dowd Awards honored Black musicians who have influenced Memphis music. The awards, named after DJ "Nat D." Williams, recognize contributions to music and community ...