Jesse Jackson’s post-MLK rise deeply rooted in Memphis
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, died Tuesday. He was a frequent presence in Memphis’ political life and transformation from 1968 on.
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, died Tuesday. He was a frequent presence in Memphis’ political life and transformation from 1968 on.
The Station, a new East Memphis liquor store beset by controversy, finally fully opened Tuesday with a selection of more than 20,000 types of liquor, wine and beer.
“We cannot miss this opportunity,” investment strategist David Waddell told a Greater Memphis Chamber audience. “I feel highly confident that the work of this chamber will make sure we’ll do all right.”
The Tigers will play the first of this season’s two regular-season matchups against the South Florida Bulls in Tampa, Florida.
Local investors Darrell Horn and Brown Gill are partnering to bring office, retail and restaurant space to the former Houston’s site at Poplar Avenue and South Mendenhall Road.
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.
Less than a month shy of its fifth business anniversary, the Downtown Memphis restaurant has announced its permanent closure.
Tyler Perry passes through Memphis. And remembering when Robert Duvall and Rufus Thomas shared a scene.
Yellow Fever nearly erased the Memphis-version of Mardi Gras from the city’s history. But fragments of the celebration’s artwork and impact still remain and tell its “beautiful and elaborate” story.
An eligibility lawsuit that allowed former Tigers receiver Cortez Braham Jr. to compete in 2025 is still being litigated.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will resume control of the final charter schools in the state-run Achievement School District, a largely unsuccessful effort to boost academic achievement in the state’s chronically low-performing schools.
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“There’s also a nice collection of items at the Pink Palace the public can see anytime.” — Kevin Quinn about Costume sketches and letters to Paris: What created Memphis Mardi Gras and what remains?
“‘Memphis money, Memphis experience and a Memphis timeline.’ That’s the best part of the story. Great news.” — Beau Peyton about Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
“Robin Joyce is a special human and fabulous cook. By The Brewery will be missed but I have no doubt Robin will create something incredible.” — Susan Bransford about Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed
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Today’s puzzle is from the Mardi Gras parade on Beale Street and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Newly filed campaign finance forms show two Shelby County Democratic mayoral candidates with far more financial resources than the rest of the crowded primary.
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
Chef Patrick Reilly owns The Majestic Grille and Cocozza American Italian with his wife Deni.
Millington is ramping up enforcement of a 40-year-old sidewalk-maintenance ordinance. But the requirement has come as a surprise to some residents.
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
This week’s challenge: How to celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras at the same time.