"The Nutcracker," 2 Grinches and much more. There's a lot to do in Memphis and the Mid-South this holiday season.

They're pulled from backyard pools and bathtubs each year, tiny limp bodies, blue and not breathing. A young life can vanish quickly under water. A survivor can endure a lifetime of disabilities.

After retracing his great-grandfather’s escape from a Native boarding school, Ku Stevens faced setbacks that tested ...