The new board overseeing Memphis-Shelby County Schools convened for the first time Thursday — in Nashville, with little notice, at 8:45 a.m. If the hope was to win over conflicted Memphians, this was a bizarre way to start.

A Memphis music producer is found dead, an aviation school is flying into Millington and a state department is fighting AI fakery.

Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.

Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.

Local taco trailer chain TacoNGanas will soon have its first drive-thru location, while a Harbor Town resident said his sports bar is a “natural fit.”

Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.

Appointees have sweeping powers over decisions of the elected board and the district until 2030. But Thursday’s decisions focused more on establishing the new board’s own systems and operations rather than decisions about MSCS business — including who will lead the district.

The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand to wrap up the first half of the 2026 season with a 7-3 win Thursday over the Nashville Sounds.

Lausanne product Sky Forest is the new starting quarterback for The Arena League’s Memphis Hound Dogs, and the physics major has grand plans.

Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.

Hardaway, who was appointed to the District 93 seat in time for May’s special legislative session, announced his bid for a full two-year term.

The election is Aug; 6. The Shelby County Election Commission is preparing to mail out notices to inform county voters of their new congressional districts.

With less than a week to go before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, here are some of John Martin’s thoughts on the class and who he most believes in.

Gracie Driver’s favorite way to test out restaurants, especially those with a higher price point, is by going there for lunch.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.

DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.

Only one in 20 travelers could identify a real photo of a Tennessee outdoor tourism spot when shown alongside an AI-generated image. Here’s how the state’s Department of Tourist Development plans to counter that.

Commissioners approved an additional $2.6 million for design of a new baggage system and administration building.