Cohen, Pearson drop federal redistricting lawsuit
One of the federal lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map was dismissed following a request by the plaintiffs.
One of the federal lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map was dismissed following a request by the plaintiffs.
The Memphis City Council approved funding for a new splash pad, parking and tree planting at Audubon Park.
A new agreement was reached between FedEx pilots and management. More than 80% of pilots who voted approved the agreement, which includes $150,000 in pay they lost during the negotiations, which have gone on for years.
As a gay man operating in a homophobic era, Bayard Rustin was often forced into the background of the Civil Rights Movement, despite his critical role as a trusted adviser to Martin Luther King Jr.
SpaceX paused construction of the plant in April, which The Daily Memphian first reported.
What kind of landscape are the Grizzlies navigating this summer? Let’s step back and map it.
Dr. Bean’s Coffee & Tea, founded in 2010, will be sharing the building with coffee repair-and-maintenance shop Jambards Coffee Equipment.
Aliens are on the big — and giant — screen in Memphis, and you can stream the portrait of the life Memphian Maurice White. And somehow, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” brings it all full circle.
Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.
The Lakeland school board conducted its annual review of Superintendent Ted Horrell’s performance, giving him high marks across numerous categories.
New filings in the case against Task Force officials allege personal intimidation and retaliation. Tyreece Miller, head of MSTF locally, said that “constitutional policing is at the core of everything we do.”
Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.
Although school leaders, two school board candidates and a few residents were present, none chose to speak during the formal opportunity provided. There was quite a bit of public concern on social media about a new sanitation contract that will raise rates for residents.
After recent news related to some charged with child sex crimes in DeSoto County, some have wondered the extent of the problem in the area. Here is what the data says.
Layoffs include union and non-union employees.
Outrage over the redrawing of congressional district lines is fueling get-out-the-vote efforts in Memphis. The formal effort went public Sunday with a Souls at the Polls rally, where candidates were seen but not heard.
“AZP is Still a Gem, just needs a little TLC here and there, and this year’s Birds still lead their division. It’s Great Baseball.” — Jarvis Greer about Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
“Outdoors Inc. actually just ‘announced’ their closing in May but business is actually still operating until at least the end of June as they sell off their inventory.” — Erick New about Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
“I hope he is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. A $10,000 bond is too low for such a heinous crime. ” — Ann M Murphy about Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
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From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.
The South Memphis native used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.
The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next week at AutoZone Park.
Han Square is opening, in part, in a former Life Church space in Cordova and will include the international market, a Southeast Asian food court, retail tenants and full-service restaurants.
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
“The universe isn’t obligated to make sense to us. There’s no requirement for rhyme and reason. Things just happen, be they good or bad, and the burden is on us to find a way to make it work.”
Tom Lee Park’s new, $10.4 million Memphis Flyway is set to open.