COLD CASE: The Murder of Michelle Marie
Discover the life of Michelle Marie, a beloved Memphis LGBTQ+ entertainer and Miss Gay Memphis 1974, whose 1990 murder remains
Ray Rico
November 5, 2026
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
Election’s Over. Now What? What Tennessee election 2026 LGBTQ Rights & Results Mean for Our Communities
Blackburn won the governor’s race, Democrats gained state House seats, and voters approved changes to the state constitution and Memphis
Focus Mid-South
November 5, 2026
Be Informed. Vote.
Focus shares a practical voter guide for Shelby County’s November 3 election, including important dates, polling locations, sample ballots, voter
Focus Mid-South
October 16, 2026
An Autumn Getaway in the Heart of New York’s Hudson Valley
by Joey Amato There is nothing quite like autumn in New York’s picturesque Hudson Valley, and a getaway to Dutchess
Joey Amato
October 15, 2026
Party for a Cause: Focus Awards Winners Choose Mystic Krewe of Pegasus for $5,000 Community Partnership
by Ray Rico When Jesse James and Joe Zeeben were named the People’s Choice winners at the Focus Awards, their
Ray Rico
October 7, 2026
Glitz, Glam & Grits: Memphis is Making Room for Trans Joy
A Memphis brunch and drag fundraiser brings WeCareTN, My Sistah’s House and OUTMemphis together to build toward the 2027 Southern
Ray Rico
September 30, 2026
Wicked Manors Returning to Wilton Manors with Masquerade of Mayhem
by Joey Amato Wicked Manors 2026: Masquerade of Mayhem, largest Halloween celebration in Southeast and the signature fundraiser for The
Joey Amato
September 29, 2026
Fat Bear Week: The Bears Are Back, and We Have Some Notes
Forget Fashion Week. Forget Shark Week. The thickest competition of the season is happening right now, and these bears have
Ray Rico
September 25, 2026
Redefining Aesthetics: Cory Wilbanks Brings a New Approach to Beauty and Wellness in Memphis with Pose
Cory Wilbanks is not interested in simply opening another aesthetics practice in Memphis. He is interested in changing the conversation
Ray Rico
September 22, 2026
MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce 2026 Award Winners
by Erin Swinney, Board PresidentMidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce What a night to celebrate the people, businesses and organizations that
Erin Swinney
September 22, 2026
Focus Awards 2026: A Decade of Pride and Progress
The 10th Annual Focus Awards brought an unforgettable night of celebration, recognition, and community to Memphis on August 22, 2026.
Focus Mid-South
September 18, 2026
When Someone Needs a Reason to Stay
Suicide Prevention Is About More Than Crisis. It Is About Connection. By Ray Rico September is Suicide Prevention Month, a
Ray Rico
September 17, 2026
