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By Dr. Layne McDonald Immediate Answer Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk-elect Joe Towns Jr. says his Facebook account was hacked after a controversial post appeared on his page. Towns said he did not write the message, removed it after learning about it, and warned followers to disregard recent posts, direct messages, or other communications from the account. Facts A controversial post appeared on the Facebook account of Joe Towns Jr., the newly elected Shelby County Cr

Author: Dr. Layne McDonald Immediate Answer Shelby County has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday, August 21, because elevated ozone levels are expected across the Memphis area. Code Orange means air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, active outdoor workers, and people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Residents should limit prolonged, strenuous outdoor activity. Facts The Shelby County Health Departme

By Dr. Layne McDonald A joint multi-agency operation has located 30 missing children in Shelby County, reuniting them with their families. The effort reflects a community determined to protect its most vulnerable. Memphis has also seen encouraging progress, with violent crime down 37% from 2025 : the lowest level in two decades : and more than $40,000 invested in neighborhood-led safety and beautification projects. These are real signs of hope in the Mid-South. Scripture plac

By Dr. Layne McDonald Immediate Answer: Downtown Memphis vintage trolleys are officially scheduled to return to Main Street this fall following the successful completion of rigorous brake safety testing and system integration checks. After months of suspension and meticulous technical upgrades, this reopening marks a vital milestone for downtown tourism, local merchants, and the resilience of the Mid-South community. What Happened: The Path to Reopening Main Street For mont

By Dr. Layne McDonald Immediate Answer: Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) officials have announced plans to restart historic rail trolley service on Main Street Downtown this fall, utilizing four refurbished streetcars. While local leadership targets a fall relaunch pending final safety testing and state approval, oversight agencies like TDOT continue to review regulatory compliance and timelines to ensure absolute passenger safety. What Happened: For years, the distincti