As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.
New Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said the county government’s financial situation is manageable but requires changes in how the government handles revenue and expenses.
“These leaders tonight will help me make decisions that would change the conditions of our jail, make it more humane, make our jail one of the safest jails in the United States of America,” Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner said.
The doubleheader event with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at FedExForum was first held in 2024.
Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”
Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
Caki Wilkinson uses pressure and constraint to write her poems, and she just took home a national award for it. But when she first came to Memphis, it was to play basketball.
A tour around the suburbs this week finds a new team in Southaven, a departure at the top of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and a no-show of a Lakeland mayoral candidate.
Nominees to represent Tennessee’s 5th District faced questions about ICE, war in Iran at event in Spring Hill.
It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.
Quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns as Memphis rallied from a 16-3 halftime deficit. Related content:
“Amendment 1 would change that balance by allowing people to be detained without bail based solely on an accusation, before a jury has heard the evidence. The question before voters on Nov. 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.” Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee familiesRelated content:
At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.” Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bailRelated content:
The AI company said Mississippi’s environmental regulator is seeking civil penalties for potential violations of the state’s policies across three Southaven sites.
Memphis City Council voted on a pair of data center moratorium proposals on Tuesday.
“A well regulated and generous immigration system, properly staffed and funded, can be America’s super power in the rest of this century... and beyond.” — Ham Smythe about Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.
“We won but honestly I’m not sure what I witnessed. We won. The stadium is fantastic.” — Mark Mitchell about Memphis Tigers win overtime thriller against East Carolina
“Hopefully a second location will soon be announced for Collierville.” — Steve Senteney about Culver’s coming to Memphis area
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Today’s puzzle features the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” at Theatre Memphis. Carla McDonald took the photo.
Memphis has had just 2.29 inches of rain since Aug. 1, and fire officials are urging caution with fire pits as dry leaves pile up. Landscapers are losing work because lawns have stopped growing.
Major projects shaping the city’s future — ranging from the art museum on Front Street to a mixed-use development in East Memphis’ Poplar corridor — will be previewed at the Developing Memphis seminar.
The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.
Culver’s, the chain that features ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard, will open it first location in the Greater Memphis area.
The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.
Oscar-winning British actresses in high-concept new films. It’s an accidental theme of sorts at the movies this week.
“Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster, impacting far more people than hurricanes, floods or tornadoes. These emergencies can devastate a family in a matter of minutes, destroying homes, cherished possessions and, in the worst cases, taking lives.”
Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Katie Barrett that was taken by Mark Weber.