The festival included local food from Robinson Smokehouse (a local BBQ food truck), health education from Baptist Health Sciences University, Baptist Memorial Health Care and Vitalant with the Sickle Cell Foundation and live music from local artists like Ekpe and the African Jazz Ensemble.
Amid outrage online, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning plans for a new convenient store but denied separate plans for a new Love’s Travel Stop.
The Local Card will help generate publicity for Memphis area restaurants and offer deals for customers, “creating a win-win for everybody,” said This is Memphis co-founder Gabriel Kisber.
Monique Williams, owner of Biscuits & Jams, has stepped in as executive chef at a Cajun-style restaurant in Bartlett.
A former member of the Grizzlies staff is headed back to Memphis to oversee player health and performance.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County government allege Tennessee’s school takeover law unconstitutionally targets Memphis.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.
Memphis police officer Daniel Adams killed in single-vehicle accident, officials say
Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.
Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.
Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.
The new board overseeing Memphis-Shelby County Schools convened for the first time Thursday — in Nashville, with little notice, at 8:45 a.m. If the hope was to win over conflicted Memphians, this was a bizarre way to start.
Local taco trailer chain TacoNGanas will soon have its first drive-thru location, while a Harbor Town resident said his sports bar is a “natural fit.”
Former Lausanne athlete Sky Forest is the new starting quarterback for The Arena League’s Memphis Hound Dogs, and the physics major has grand plans.
The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand to wrap up the first half of the 2026 season with a 7-3 win Thursday over the Nashville Sounds.
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“I hope these aldermen are going to be using their person funds to defend the contempt charges against them. Should not be city funds since they were not following (apparent) legal orders from a judge.” — Carol Henley about Collierville Chick-fil-A case reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court
“Keeping a half-empty, crumbling building open does not help children. It drains money from classrooms that are actually working, forces taxpayers to heat, cool, and maintain facilities that should have been shuttered years ago, and most importantly traps kids in environments that are neither safe nor effective.” — Lee Mills about Calkins: The new board managing Memphis schools opens for business — in Nashville.
“Instead of trying to fix the problem, Shelby County is going to waste money on a lawsuit.” — Randy Jefferson about MSCS, Shelby County file federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s takeover law
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Today’s puzzle is from “The Cast Party,” a spread of home-cooked meals from the Friends of the Oprheum for the cast of “Beauty and the Beast.” It was taken by Brad Vest.
Appointees have sweeping powers over decisions of the elected board and the district until 2030. But Thursday’s decisions focused more on establishing the new board’s own systems and operations rather than decisions about MSCS business — including who will lead the district.
Only one in 20 travelers could identify a real photo of a Tennessee outdoor tourism spot when shown alongside an AI-generated image. Here’s how the state’s Department of Tourist Development plans to counter that.
The offseason has begun. Here is an initial look at how the Grizzlies might use two significant financial mechanisms: The $28.9 million “trade exception” created in February’s Jaren Jackson Jr. deal and the projected $15.1 million “mid-level exception” they can access in free agency.
Gracie Driver’s favorite way to test out restaurants, especially those with a higher price point, is by going there for lunch.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.
In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.
“Millions of Americans across racial and geographic lines are working harder and falling further behind. The basic infrastructure of a stable life is out of reach for far too many families. This is not a partisan talking point. It is the lived arithmetic of American households.”
Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff said she wants the Umami Amora dinner on Juneteenth “to be a celebration of Black chefs where people can see the love through food.” She and dinner co-host Alicia Dixon are guests on “Sound Bites” this week.
Today’s puzzle, from the Memphis Pride parade, was taken by Greg Campbell.