Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Saturday will allow fans to see the progress made on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation while checking out the team led by football coach Charles Huff.
Right fielder Joshua Báez hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, moving him into a fourth-place tie for Memphis Redbirds’ single-season home run list history.
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.
“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”
Anne Zachry, former chair of the occupational therapy department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, filed a lawsuit Friday claiming that she never resigned and she wants her job back.
The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center officials have said the $350 million project is a transformational one that will grow the size of cohorts at the university and be a powerful recruitment tool.
The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
“This has been an exciting series! Keep at it Redbirds!!!” — Carolyn Clements about Redbirds Recap: Memphis snags second game in series against Nashville with walk-off winner
“As someone who trained at ROH (The Med at the time) and works in healthcare, I can say the aspiration to make access to care easier for services at ROH is highly needed. ...” — Paul Koltnow about Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
“This decision on the part of the PGA is one of the most heartbreaking things that has happened to Memphis in my lifetime in my opinion. ...” — Don Bursi about Calkins: It's the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
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Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.
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Today’s puzzle features the yeast rolls from JEM Dining, and the photo is provided by JEM Dining.
Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.
The Memphis-based home warranty provider boasted strong results for Q2 2026.
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The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.
The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”
This off-the-beaten-path weekend will take you on a foam run, through the lion’s gate portal and into the world of cat videos.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Historic Daisy Theater and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.