The proposal to exit the lawsuit over the state takeover of MSCS’ elected board didn’t have enough votes in committee last week. The commission also votes on a new data center moratorium in the unincorporated county.
Relatives said Tyrin Johnson, who was shot and killed by the National Guard, had traveled from Nashville to Memphis for the July 4 weekend to help shoot a music video.
Also happening this week: The Tigers play the Razorbacks, and early voting ends.
Memphis’ major violent-crime rate has continued falling throughout the year, according to the latest data from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.
Also in the political roundup, Jerri Green votes early, Marsha Blackburn returns to the culture wars, Molder and Hatcher share a stage in Spring Hill and Mayor Paul Young touts violence intervention without the Task Force.
NuvaCare opened in Cordova on Oct. 19. Its doctor and others say it’s needed as more bilingual services are needed in medical settings in the Memphis area.
Renovations to Shadowlawn Park in Bartlett have not only updated the facilities, but also made it more inclusive to children.
As some businesses have come and gone, Broad Avenue continues to reinvent itself, with Saturday’s Art Walk as a chance to celebrate the street’s past while helping ensure its future.
The company now faces more than $226 million in liens against its Memphis and Southaven properties.
At an open practice for the Memphis basketball team, the 2026-27 squad played a five-minute scrimmage, had a three-point contest and more at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
Kuhn, the former Shelby County Criminal Court clerk who is running for Congress, and her husband were injured in a car crash in Memphis.
The consulting group advising Memphis schools’ state takeover board has worked on similar efforts nationwide, including a Colorado takeover that ended in a lawsuit, and has been the subject of federal and state investigations in Florida.
Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and had his first two rushing scores of the season, including the tiebreaker in the fourth quarter, and No. 19 Texas held on for a wild 34-27 victory over seventh-ranked Ole Miss after blowing a 21-point lead Saturday night.
“Try packing a suitcase and see what life lessons we can learn from it. Be discerning in what to put in and what to leave out.”
“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”
“I may be on an island with this one, but I would even go so far as to say everybody has their own fragrance. If you stick around someone else’s house long enough, their scent will stay with you for a while.”
Sellers and the Gamecocks rallied to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 after a three-game losing streak.
Belltower Coffee’s locations on Highland Street and at Shelby Farms Park added a third member to the family earlier this year: Muddy’s on Broad Avenue.
“Get well ❤️🩹 soon!” — Ann M Murphy about Heidi Kuhn injured in car crash, expected to recover
“Thank you for this example of good journalism.” — Chris Wilson about Man killed Downtown in July never would’ve pulled a gun on National Guard, family says
“Mayor Young is accurate in saying Memphis was improving prior to the Task Force. In fact, Memphis' rate of decline was 1.7 times that of comparison cities! After the Task Force arrived, Memphis improved at a rate which was 2.8 times that of comparison cities!” — Leslie Taylor about Violent-crime rate continues slide, led by robbery decline
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Shea Sisk Wellford receives construction law recognition while GPAC and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce staff additions.
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Today’s puzzle features Memphis wide receiver Stonka Burnside (5) as he scores on a 76-yard touchdown reception. Memphis Athletics provided the photo.
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville late Thursday night, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.
Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.
Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
It’s the start of another Grizzlies season! Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have big thoughts. But what’s up with the lease, anyway? All that is on “The Geoff Calkins Podcast.”
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a “filet o’ Phish” sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Today’s puzzle features the Bar-B-Q Shop’s rib plate with barbecue spaghetti. Mark Weber took the photo.