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Memphis-Shelby County Schools head Roderick Richmond denounced a state takeover proposal that would override authority of the elected board.
Many thought an event featuring the congressman at a Germantown church was a public event, but it was only open to members.
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Haggerty is 22 points away from breaking the Memphis record for the most points scored in a single season, and only two wins away from ending the Tigers’ 16-year Sweet 16 drought. But one would never guess it by talking to him.
By 8 p.m., FedEx shares had fallen $13.80 to $232.41 in after-hours trading on Thursday. Through the close of market, the stock price has fallen 5.3% for the year.
Who’s available to play? Wing play is weak. Rotation is out of sorts. The team starts slow in almost every game. And, where is the defense? Just some of the issues Herrington discusses in this article.
Sweet Eye Coffee House is open in Cordova, Teriyaki Madness will open this summer with plans to expand in the Memphis area and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is open in Southaven.
The terminal building modernization is expected to start in 2027 and be completed in 2030.
The comptroller’s report calls for greater transparency regarding criminal justice data.
Lao Street Kitchen’s papaya salad is a masterclass in balance, hitting sweet, sour, salty and spicy all at once.
“We have to get our act together. The city and county mayors need to sit down together for a cup of coffee. Strong coffee. A pot of it.”
Defense gets the Whitehaven Tigers over the hump in a low-scoring battle against Independence. In another game, East falls to Bradley Central.
Freshman Kylon Terry leads the way with 20 points as the Wildcats defeat defending Class 3A champion Knoxville Fulton.
JaDyn Lee scores 30 points. But Mr. Basketball finalist Trey Thompson and Greeneville get the victory.
Stage Road in Bartlett is blossoming as construction is in the works for new business and renovations are planned for the old ones.
“It was a movement that reshaped our city and strengthened the legacy of our beloved institution,” said Christopher Davis, president of LeMoyne-Owen College.
Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of carrying out a city-wide shooting spree in 2022, is facing the death penalty for his alleged crimes.
Kam Jones is different. He went to one high school, ECS, and played for one university, Marquette. This week Jones was named a consensus All-America selection. The first Memphis-raised player to earn that honor since Lorenzen Wright in 1996.
U.S. Rep. John Rose announced Thursday his candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026, putting him on a likely collision course with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who also appears set on running.
A proposal in Tennessee that would require educational institutions that house students overnight to separate bathrooms “by immutable biological sex” is headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.
The game between Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff will be played at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
“Great story. Go Kam!!! I do have your new Eagles out in the Sweet 16 but hope you prove me wrong …”— Greg DeWitt about Kam Jones stayed loyal. Now he has the spotlight he deserves
“The Pinch has been completely abandoned by the city government. I live on Mud Island and have to drive through it every day. It’s pathetic. …” — Rob Robertson about With another loss, The Pinch feels its name
“This is going south in hurry! What the heck is happening? 10 points in a quarter is absolutely embarrassing. What was a promising season has totally unraveled. What a darn shame 😖” — Don Carroll about Grizzlies’ comeback effort against Portland crumbles as skid continues
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This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee.
Tennessee will play either UCLA or Utah State on Saturday in the Midwest Region as they try to reach a third straight Sweet 16.
Former Tigers coach John Calipari wins his first NCAA Tournament game as Razorbacks coach.
Ronin Badout, a junior at FACS, struck out 11 in a shutout victory over Senatobia on March 11.
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“The more we can get people outside, the more we can create experiences, the more we invite people outside to join us, the better the perception will be about how things are going,” said Chandell Ryan, Downtown Memphis Commission President and CEO. “I want to just put that call of action.”
The ear, nose and throat specialist was previously federally indicted on 115 counts of insurance fraud, but those charges were eventually dismissed.
When the No. 5 seed Tigers (29-5) tip off against No. 12 seed Colorado State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Seattle, they’ll do so as 1.5-point underdogs. Related content:
Sweet Eye Coffee House is open in Cordova, Teriyaki Madness will open this summer with plans to expand in the Memphis area and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is open in Southaven.
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
The exhibit features paintings and an interactive gallery that immerses visitors in community, history, love and reflection.
“My continuing hope is that our leaders in Washington, D.C., will look more to Tennessee as an example of how government should work for the taxpayers and not the other way around.”
Bronia Jenkins, who is the executive director of the American Contract Bridge League, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
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