Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.
Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.
Layoffs include union and non-union employees.
Location, location, location: The two buildings that housed the former Outdoors Inc. are near one of the busiest intersections in the city, seeing more than 29,000 vehicles daily.
City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.
A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.
Outrage over the redrawing of congressional district lines is fueling get-out-the-vote efforts in Memphis. The formal effort went public Sunday with a Souls at the Polls rally, where candidates were seen but not heard.
Han Square is opening, in part, in a former Life Church space in Cordova and will include the international market, a Southeast Asian food court, retail tenants and full-service restaurants.
“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
When Charles Huff was recruiting players for the upcoming season, he had to get creative with revenue-sharing payments for the first six months.
Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.
Opinion by Candace Echols: “Behind the scenes — when no one is watching — that same man is quietly using his talent and fame to give attention to those who might otherwise be overlooked.”
Generative AI has become widely used. But Celine Lee, co-owner of Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, wants no part of it. Here’s why.
The South Memphis native used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.
From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.
“A great place because the owners and staff had miles and miles of heart. Great things are still coming. Well done.” — Mark Peterson about After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
“Viet Hoa is my favorite Memphis store. I’m sure the new one will be great.” — Steve Lockwood about As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market
“Congratulations to these young students. What a wonderful opportunity to broaden their horizons, making new friends, traveling internationally, and learning from Carnegie and other top professional musicians.” — Leigh Fraser about How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
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The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next week at AutoZone Park.
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Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.
Cities are encouraged to apply for a portion of $300 million in federal money to reduce crime, but that money comes with strings attached in terms of anti-immigration efforts.
The Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with the first phase of Smokey City Market, an estimated $70 million project aiming to bring affordable housing, senior care, retail and green space to the area.
Roster age synchronization matters in the NBA for several reasons. Memphis is in position to get even younger.
Without much advertising or large, visible signage beckoning diners, this tucked-away East Memphis sandwich shop relies mostly on word of mouth.
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
Theatre Memphis and Germantown Community Theatre are producing musicals that open Friday.
“The universe isn’t obligated to make sense to us. There’s no requirement for rhyme and reason. Things just happen, be they good or bad, and the burden is on us to find a way to make it work.”
Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.