It has been two weeks since Memphis police confirmed that a 19-teen-year-old went on a random shooting rampage around the city stretching across eight different locations, taking three lives and injuring three others. More.

Currently, there seems to be two schools of thought regarding the deterrence of mass murder – mental health treatment versus gun control. Unfortunately, it seems that the moment the topic of mass killings is brought up people retreat to their respective corners; either invest billions of dollars in mental health programs, or ban guns, especially assault rifles. More.

Gun violence takes an emotional toll on parents and children. A panel of local experts answers questions about community safety and how acts of brutality can affect our mental health. More.

The United Community Civic Association held its “Candlelight Memorial of Music” on Monday, September 12, at McManus Me­morial Park (81st Street and Dit­mars Blvd.) to remember, glorify, and celebrate with song and prayer the thousands of innocent souls lost on September 11, 2001. This was the 21st Anniversary commemora­tion. More.

Around 3,000 people we’ve been told, were killed due to the 9/11 attacks; an incident claimed to be the biggest terrorist attack in the world. We’ve heard stories of some of these victims and seen tributes held for them.. More.

“And it’s great running with the firemen out there. They’re all geared up and it kind of pushes you a little bit because there was a few times I wanted to quit,” Runner Ben Hollinger said. More.

Unified School District 207 students, staff, faculty and family members gathered to remember the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, honor the lives lost, and celebrate the service of first responders and service members around the nation Sept. 9 at Normandy Field. More.

Lincoln County Republican Women’s Club hosted their annual first responder appreciation luncheon on Sept. 12 this year with the focus being on 9/11. It’s been 21 years since the tragedy happened. More.