Mauricio Calvo, the president and CEO of Latino Memphis, says that the arrival of ICE hasn’t just hurt his community. It threatens to turn Memphis into a “ghost town.”
The head of school is on administrative leave as the matter is reviewed. Multiple students have been expelled.
The bond measure is among a slate of recommendations from a subcommittee convened by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. Their ideas are meant to drive a plan from interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration that would close, consolidate and repurpose schools over the next several years.
Collierville Schools got a needed approval to relocate the suburban school system’s bus lot. But some neighborhood residents are concerned about what the move means for them.
The Tigers play their first road game against the Rebels in Oxford.
A mystery grocery store is looking at becoming part of the Ashmont development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road. Developers could not provide the identity but indicated it is a national chain.
As the newly elected senator for parts of DeSoto and Tunica counties, Theresa Gillespie Isom brings an education and health care background to her role — and she plans to use it.
Our Thanksgiving guide will help you prep your holiday menu and plan what to do after the big meal.
The group alleged the city had violated the state law that forbids local governments from regulating firearms in any way.
The Mid-South tends to be in a “battle zone” of temperatures and passing fronts, causing the area to alternate between warm and very cold.
After a few days of crashing out, the back-to-normal Grizzlies hit the road, with plenty to evaluate, on the sidelines and on the floor.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t give a concrete update on injured starting quarterback Brendon Lewis. The defense must play better at ECU, no matter who plays quarterback for the Tigers.
The Tigers, who are seeded seventh, will open at home against Illinois Saturday at 7 p.m.
At Berclair Elementary School in Memphis, a class of 16 fifth graders were asked how many had seen a real gun. Nearly all raised their hands.
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Fairley, Lake Cormorant, Lausanne and Melrose are up for consideration.
“I am frustrated on behalf of my constituents, whose flights to or from Memphis may be canceled or delayed, effecting untold numbers of business meetings, family gatherings, and vacations.”
“We need a comparable high end restaurant at this same property.” — John Macon about Former East Memphis Houston’s bought
“… Camps like this can’t be replaced once they are sold. …” — Steve Senteney about Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
“… No idea how this season plays out, but there is talent in this deep roster.” — Kevin Knott about Someone pinch Julius Thedford. He’s a Memphis Tiger. For real.
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From making baklava by hand as a child to pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the aftermath of the pandemic, owner Corinne Knight shares the story of the Grecian Gourmet company.
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Today’s photo is from the India Fest taken by freelance photographer Greg Campbell.
Curios, statues, Albrecht Durer and Elton John: How have Memphis museums been victimized by thieves in the last century?
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
“The shot hasn’t been falling for him in some of these games,” Tuomas Iisalo said about Ja Morant. “That’s something that we can live with. It’s going to come around.” Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally in the 2nd half and beat Grizzlies 114-100Related content:
At Petals of a Peony, after the plates are cleared, the soft tingle of pepper and the warmth of that final bite linger — the kind of souvenir you can’t pack up.
“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.
David Wesley Williams dodged layoffs in a more than 30-year newspaper career. In his novel “Come Again No More,” he memorializes a now-bygone era and celebrates his adopted hometown of Memphis.
When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.
It’s Monday, Nov. 10, and if there’s a theme for the week ahead, it might be walking.