Mayor Young signs city paid parental-leave policy
Memphis Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order that puts in place up to six weeks of fully paid leave for full-time city employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order that puts in place up to six weeks of fully paid leave for full-time city employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.
The two selections round out the picks for a new board following a change in state law, pending a lawsuit originating in Nashville.
The battle over The Station, a high-end liquor store that opened in East Memphis on Feb. 17, continues as opponents head to the City Council on Tuesday in another attempt to shut it down.
Here’s the buzz on owner Josh Steiner’s vision for the brand, as well as plans for the new space that is seven times larger than the Front Street location.
The Memphis City Council will act on the appointments for the city’s CFO and CAO and take final votes to add a pair of city charter change referendums to the Nov. 3 ballot for Memphis voters to decide.
The organization hosted its 12th annual youth “hackathon” at the FedEx Institute of Technology July 16-18.
Most of the early and absentee votes in the first two days of the ongoing early voting period were cast in Democratic state and federal primaries.
National progressives rallied in Memphis while GOP gubernatorial candidates pushed tougher state control over Memphis courts and the Memphis Safe Task Force.
MSCS qualifies for a takeover in part because of state test performance, low-performing schools and student attendance. But state appointees to an oversight board don’t have to improve all of those metrics for the takeover to end.
The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.
Trey Crump has had a passion for historic buildings. Now, he’s been chosen to lead the nonprofit dedicated to preserving them. Here’s how he got to Memphis Heritage — and what he plans to do.
Orpheum Theatre CEO Brett Batterson sees almost every new Broadway production in New York. The first question he asks himself: Should he bring it to Memphis?
The Golden State Warriors took down the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas title game, 94-90, following a late surge from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
The recent additions expanded the campus from 17 acres to 20 acres, a 17.6% increase.
Right fielder Chase Davis smacks his first Triple-A hit for a home run in the Redbirds' loss to the Iowa Cubs.
Also happening this week: Part of Front Street will be closed for street updates.
“Those of us who don’t stand to profit off zoning decisions must speak up and support a vision for a more walkable Memphis. Not only will this support small local businesses, but it will save lives on our roads.”
“Go vote! It’s so easy to do, but sadly, less than 30% of registered voters will participate. If you don’t like the way government is run, then change who runs your government.” — Scott McCormick about Ready. Set. Vote.
“Nurse Warner’s life mattered, anonymity notwithstanding. Her work created ripples in time, benefiting all of us today and in the future. Lest we forget, we all stand on the foundation made by previous generations.” — Thomas Sine about Memphis’ forgotten figures: Nursing pioneer Lena Angevine Warner
“Crime is often impulsive and done without fear of punishment. Interventions are how to fight that variety of crime.” — Jim Mulroy about U of M Public Safety Institute spearheads plan to address domestic violence
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Two Front Street buildings in the Historic Cotton Row District have new owners with plans to restore them after decades of vacancy and neglect.
Davis’ return to Memphis and what he said Friday afternoon was a reminder that when things go right here, there can still be a profound connection between a coach and a player — and a player to a city.
The California-based fast-food chain has had an East Memphis site under contract for $5 million since late last year.
“This week the suburbs accomplished something 10 years in the making — getting two official votes on the Memphis Light, Gas & Water board.”
Celebrating the best in Memphis theater for the 2025-2026 season, this year’s Ostrander Awards take place at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
“As I linger on the sweet and innocent memories, I try to never let them become my lone takeaway from that time in life when things felt better even if they weren’t. I don’t want my selective recollections of the past to become an encompassing reality that never was.”
Drew Hill and Keith Parish offer thoughts about the Memphis Grizzlies through three Las Vegas Summer League games.
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