Google announced the first $5 million of $25 million in funds meant to help with West Memphis utility bills. Another $1.25 million will be invested through a community council to help pay for projects throughout the region, including Shelby County.
Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.
A line of thunderstorms bringing strong wind gusts, an inch of rain and even the possibility of a tornado is expected to hit Memphis on Tuesday, April 28.
The court said plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the challenge of the guard’s deployment.
From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit.
A panel of Tigers coaches and administrators will be in Memphis and the surrounding areas to interact with fans, give updates on the teams and more.
On Monday afternoon, Northwestern guard Jayden Reid became the highest-ranked transfer to commit to the Tigers. He spoke with The Daily Memphian on why he chose Memphis and what fans can expect next season.
The deal is a vote of confidence for the Memphis industrial real estate market, observers said.
State champions from Arlington, CBHS and Houston lead the way for 2026.
Baker’s son Austin Baker said his father told him, “we are all stewards. Everything we own, someone’s owned before us, and someone will own it when we’re gone. It’s up to us to pay it forward while we’re here.”
A procedural vote Monday, April 27, killed a maneuver to fund a legal challenge by Memphis-Shelby County Schools to the state’s takeover of the school system. But there could be a second try.
In 2021, the developer announced it was trying to convert the property into residential use.
It has been a winding path for Bartlett’s golf course — closed, destined to become a subdivision then saved by the city. With the driving range and clubhouse nearing completion, it’s almost time for Quail Ridge’s comeback.
The state Legislature has passed a bill that would add two more judges to Shelby County for criminal cases. The bill now heads to Gov. Lee to sign.
As a march of more than 1,000 people Downtown was winding down, police pepper-sprayed and tackled individuals at the rear of the crowd. Some council members wanted to discuss that in Tuesday, April 28, committees but the items were taken off the agenda.
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The Shelby County Commission welcomed a new member to the group that determines defendants’ bail and other conditions for release and also approved emergency Sheriff’s Office funding.
Three players each from the Briarcrest and Bartlett state championship teams head up the Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state basketball team.
“A total of 40 years of tax abatement and all we have to show for it is an empty office building in the process of foreclosure! Can we get a refund?” — Jerry Palazolo about $19M ruling goes against former Raymond James building owner
“obviously an enormous loss to our community.” — Ken Carter about Longtime owner of Owen Brennan’s was ‘a host until the end’
“Cheers for the Commissioners. Why waste tax payers $$ for this?” — John Guinozzo about County Commission fails to fund MSCS takeover lawsuit
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Today’s puzzle is a display of crystals at the Memphis Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show and was taken by Greg Campbell.
When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.
The airline said it was pausing the route because of “routine network planning” and did not say how much money it would save by pausing the route during the summer.
“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.
Many vodka sauce recipes start with tomato paste, but the one from Bardog Tavern and Aldo’s Pizza Pies starts with a marinara.
Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.
Some seniors at local high schools are playing a game called Senior Assassin, crouching behind bushes, stalking other students in stores and wearing swim gear to protect themselves.
“Our culture has some good things going for it, but at the moment, we have dulled our own human-ness in ways that makes the God behind icy winds and spiraling leaves harder and harder to notice.”
Much like the human body, the week ahead is about 60% water.