To succeed under Tennessee’s takeover metrics, appointees to the Memphis schools oversight board will likely focus on the district’s lowest-performing schools. Experts say that could result in tremendous academic growth for poor students — or closures of their schools.
The state has tapped lawyers from a Virginia firm that has racked up recent Supreme Court victories.
A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.
Dragons begin Class AAA play Tuesday against Murfreesboro Siegel. Brothers open Wednesday vs. Chattanooga McCallie in Division 2-AA.
Collierville engaged residents last week to further understand their desires for the town’s future, many saying they favor growth — whether moderate or significant.
Competition in baseball, soccer and softball gets underway at various sites in and around Murfreesboro. Track and field competition takes place in Knoxville.
An unlikely local celebrity, Anthony “Monk” Cassata was known by thousands, and he spent decades walking the streets of Memphis with a heavy cane, big cigar, orange cap and multiple coats.
In this political roundup, new congressional districts shake up contenders with August primaries around the corner. Plus, a senator explains what he’s learned from “JFK to Trump.”
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
The Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be held liable in injury cases caused by carriers they hire. But a lack of “guardrails” could still leave an uphill battle for smaller companies in Memphis.
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.
One commissioner is proposing to put more conditions on the $2.6 million the body allocates for grants days after Mayor Lee Harris warned that funding grants is a great share of the county’s budget.
Also happening this week: Memphis turns 206, and the city takes on the county in a basketball game.
State redraws Memphis 9th Congressional district: Read our full coverage.
Memphis allowed seven consecutive runs to Jacksonville in its Sunday loss.
“What a wonderful and fitting tribute. Harold is a fine man whom I had the honor to work with for almost twenty years. ... Harold would not think of taking any credit for the tournament’s success. He will tell you it was because of all the committee members, volunteers, sponsors, and participants. ...” — Sally Mercer about Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
“Houston Texas as a World Championship BBQ event; World BBQ Association located in Europe but congratulations because everyone that knows BBQ knows Memphis BBQ is the best.” — John Guinozzo about For the first time in 42 years, MIM has a back-to-back winner
“There are many opportunities for ladies to have support groups. It is very refreshing to know that there are now opportunities for men to have the same opportunities to meet and learn how to be a father, husband and leader of his family. ... ” — Glenna Flautt about Past struggles and a near-death experience led Curtis Hines to co-found a nonprofit for South Memphis men
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Spinderella performing at the Riverbeat Music Festival and was taken by Mark Weber.
“I remember us being chased by the Klan in Moscow, Tennessee,” Dekater Horton said, “because you are driving in a car with a white woman. It was in the middle of the day. We got on a dirt road, and they couldn’t catch us. It was normal, honestly.”
The restaurant will open a month early, while Kura House Asian Cuisine is closing and Downtown’s The Artist Table is looking for a new location.
Some of basketball’s most recognizable names showed up at the Memphis Sports & Events Center to watch the next generation of stars compete at Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League’s three-day event.
Atlanta-based pitmasters Dakari Akorede and Justin Robinson took on 19 other teams from around the world in Thursday’s Open Fire World Championship.
A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
“There is room for disagreement on just and unjust wars, but framing the Iran war as a ‘modern crusade’ with divine sanction is a betrayal of both Jesus’ peaceful teachings and the ultimate aim of the Torah itself: shalom, peace in the world, elusive though it may be.”
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle is from MingXia Dumpling and was taken by Sophia Surrett.