Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies
G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24.
G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24.
Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.
MSCS teachers will get a raise, the Grizzlies could play games in Nashville and the Mushroom Queen returns.
A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis.
Marie Feagins commented on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover law at a forum for Democratic contenders for Shelby County mayor among suburban chamber of commerce leaders in East Memphis.
If you were an owner intent on keeping a profitable NBA team in Memphis, wouldn’t you do whatever you could to tap into the Nashville market? To bring some of those Nashville riches over here?
Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.
After 10 years at TheatreSouth, Quark Theatre is joining TheatreWorks as a resident company. Quark’s motto is “small plays about big ideas.”
Collierville now owns a former landfill.
Texas A&M transfer Josh Holloway, who was involved in the pickup basketball incident four years ago with Ja Morant, said during a radio interview that he plans to announce his commitment next week, the same week he plans to visit with the Tigers.
Ice cream and more on its American Way, Rotolo’s Lakeland grand opening and Roll With It in Whitehaven.
YH TN Brownsville LLC, a private investment company, bought the 55,356-square-foot building at 2714 Union Ave. Extended from Coastal Partners LLC for $5.5 million.
Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The status of inactive voters comes up regularly during an election year, but inactive status does not mean the voter is ineligible to vote.
Two types of Shroomlicious tacos, wings and lo mein. Plus, what’s next for the “Mushroom Queen?”
The “Mushroom Queen” behind Shroomlicious Baby sat down with Holly Whitfield to talk about the ups and downs of her last few years and how eating in total darkness is saving marriages.
On average, Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers will see a 3.9% increase in their pay next year, not including bonuses, according to the district’s top business and finance official.
Two Memphis lawmakers teamed up to ensure Memphis kids and pregnant women have access to blood lead level tests.
In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.
“Precious 💕 People are so good.” — Jeanie Gundlach about Calkins: Remember the winter storm of 2026? It inspired a dog (and cat) story to warm your heart.
“Would the team draw better in Nashville? Perhaps but the product on the floor must be worth going to see.” — Al Montgomery about Hill: The Grizzlies might play where? And who will they draft?
“Another ‘solution’ in search of a problem. Some folks just get bored with success.” — Russell Savory about ‘Misinformation’ about Lakeland government change could jeopardize city charter, some officials say
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Curtis Givens III is back in a Power Conference after spending one year at Memphis. Related content:
The win gives the Redbirds a half-game lead for first place in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.
With 51% of this week’s vote, our winner had a fine performance for the MUS lacrosse team in a Senior Night victory over Houston on April 17.
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This jigsaw puzzle is of Ted Butler and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
The great winter storm of 2026 — it was inconvenient for a lot of us humans. But it turned out to be the best thing ever for a lot of local dogs.
FedEx recently announced Network 2.0, a model meant to streamline package delivery across networks in the United States.
Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
With a petition underway to change Lakeland’s form of government, a commissioner and the former mayor are warning of a scenario where the city loses its charter, causing problems for the school system.
Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
For years, Southern Avenue was neglected or even blighted. And then the Cooper Young Garden Club got involved.
Today’s puzzle is of the “Hell-o Strip” along Southern Avenue and was taken by Mark Weber.