Whether the former Memphis police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols will be retried remains unclear. But a separate request from their attorneys has been dismissed by the U.S. Sixth Circuit.
The MSTF Accountability Act passed the House with 74 ayes and 21 noes now heads to Senate.
Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.
“Investors looking at Memphis from a distance will run the numbers, pull the crime stats, look at the demographics and sometimes walk away from deals that don’t fit a national template,” an executive with real estate firm NAI Saig Co. said about the Southeast Memphis shopping center.
“I think that Memphis is a remarkable city and a place that deserves a world-class festival,” Brandon Harris said. “It’s had one in the past and we hope to have one again.”
The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.
New Tigers women’s coach Hana Haden has a shorter contract than her predecessor and will make slightly less money in supplemental pay.
In addition to the throwbacks, screenings this week include a set-in-Italy romantic comedy, “You, Me and Tuscany,” and the new horror movie “Faces of Death.”
They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.
The city has quietly reorganized its gun violence intervention program, part of a longer-term effort to prevent shootings before they happen.
A juvenile court judge in Memphis says there’s a growing issue with child support payments in Shelby County and that the state’s newest child support enforcement vendor is to blame.
The restaurateurs behind Sam’s Main Street Eatery and La Roche Lebanese Cuisine are opening a bakery.
Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. did their media exit interviews early, speaking before Monday night’s final home game.Related content:
Future Texas pitcher strikes out 10 in his first “real” outing of the season.
AutoZone is looking at another Collierville location, which could add more activity to an already bustling Houston Levee Road.
“From the middle of April through the Fourth of July, things get kind of crazy,” owner Chris Taylor said. “We’re really busy.”
Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse is adding a viewing of the “Summer of Soul” film and a live performance by hip-hop artist Cut Chemist to events at the old Sears building.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Harding, Houston and Millington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
“Well deserved!!!!!” — Duncan Williams about Tennessee legislature honors Memphis native Drew Holcomb
“I’d rather take my chances in the draft than run it back with a disinterested Ja moping around the bench for 2 more years.” — William Lawson about Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
“Thanks for making our community aware of this unacceptable situation.” — Stephanie Butler about $1.6B in child support held up due to third-party vendor, judge alleges
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Today’s puzzle is of the interior of the Tennessee House of Representatives chamber and was taken by Noah McLane.
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Memphis State student Arthur Allen was hailed as a war hero when he was killed in a bombing mission over Germany. More than 80 years later, Allen’s family will be presented with the diploma that Allen well and truly earned.
There are many solutions to a statewide physician shortage facing Tennessee in coming years. Local medical leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Harding, Houston and Millington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.
“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
It’s a busy week, and it starts with your last opportunity to register to vote before the Shelby County primaries on Tuesday, May 5.
Today’s puzzle is a close up of a wax print design by Samilia Pelshak and was taken by Elle Perry.