Colleges across the country face the withering student numbers that have led dozens of colleges to close their doors in recent years. In Memphis, enrollment for one school flatlines, another jumps and two more dip.
Collierville aldermen say they weren’t ready to fire the chief when the August meeting was called off.
County Clerk La Sonya Hall says her office has cleared about half of the 34 crates of unprocessed car titles and vehicle registrations from car dealers so far.
“It’s been a quiet offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies since the end of summer league. But that will soon change.”
“I would say that the repurposing of former retail spaces to owner-occupants or local investors has kind of been our sweet spot,” said one of the brokers in this week’s transactions.
After two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by both sides, the battle about The Station is done.
“There’s an emergency inside the University of Memphis athletic department. Tiger basketball is dying.”
Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.
Jerry and Diane Coletta sold the 8,800-square-foot building on Monday, Sept. 21, to Dulce Lucero Mejia and Humberto Camarena Padilla, the owners of a nearby Casa Mexicana location.
One day after it was announced that his school had forfeited three football games due to the use of an ineligible player, St. Benedict football coach Mitch McDaniel has resigned.
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
Leaders said gas‑driven freight costs hurt results but expect conditions to ease in the new fiscal year.
Event organizers said that the gathering is designed to activate and honor the continued legacy, courage and determination associated with today’s civil rights movement.
The project could reflect growing investor interest in Downtown Memphis, fueled by increased activity and redevelopment along the Madison Avenue corridor.
The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release.
More than three months after Memphis school leaders sued over Tennessee’s takeover law, the case’s first full hearing is set for Oct. 2 in Nashville.
Tulsa is arguably the biggest surprise of the conference so far, but the Memphis Tigers have played their way into being a conference favorite.
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
In all, eight of the 12 teams will be in action against each other on Friday.
ECS, St. Mary’s and MUS win team titles at the Division 2 regional golf tournament at Audubon.
“What a wonderful tribute and as always you make a point about Memphis and how we treat each other. Thanks Geoff.” — Buckner Wellford about Calkins: It’s not just a new stadium. Liza Fletcher is still ‘sprinkling hope’
“Coach, thanks for all that you do for your team, university and the city of Memphis. You telling the team ‘she was one of us’ captured the impact this tragedy had on all of us.” — George Vogel about 20 years ago, Eliza Wellford Fletcher played for the team. Now, they’re breaking ground on her stadium.
“Such great memories of Stubby’s time with the Redbirds! ❤️” — Regina Norwood about Buckley: With the Redbirds in the playoffs, Stubby Clapp recalls good times in Memphis
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Both coaches, however, found many positives after the Division 2-A West Regional showdown.
The Redbirds stranded 10 men on base and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Emersyn Sells cheering for the University of Memphis that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Too many Memphians exploit the reality of violent crime for their own purposes. But the legion of people who made the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium possible decided the better response was to be like Liza and sprinkle hope.Related content:
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“Stubby Clapp, just inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame, won a lot during his six seasons with the Redbirds. Yet even now, Clapp knows that winning isn’t necessarily what matters most in minor-league baseball.”
“There are so many times I go out to a restaurant and have this decadent, chocolatey dessert. There is nothing I want more with it than a glass of milk,” said chef Josh Mutchnick.
Molly Mehner, former town administrator, agreed to a mutual parting of ways with the suburb after a tumultuous month.
The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.
“No more excuses. No more fairy tales. No more treating bus riders as pieces on a chessboard. MATA must comply with the city charter and treat bus riders with dignity and respect.”
Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news.
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.