Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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Although some in the University of Memphis community are angry with President Bill Hardgrave over the recent end of the school’s DEI efforts, the school’s Board of Trustees awarded him a $100,000 performance bonus Wednesday.
“I think it’s incredible that with all the things going on in our country, that we’ve had record fundraising,” said a board member. “... We’re going to have to ride (our fundraisers) really hard and look for our community to help us.”
Ricky Floyd, senior pastor of Pursuit of God Church, was killed early that morning outside Momma’s bar south of Downtown Memphis in the early morning of March 12.
Memphis filmmaker and author Robert Gordon and his partners are gearing up for the world premiere of “Newport & the Great Folk Dream,” and they want to be clear: It is not a music documentary.
After a barrage of ads for Justin Timberlake’s 901 Tequila annoyed them, two social media whizzes came up with the idea for 901 Day. Thirteen years later, it’s bigger than ever.
Local lovers of the genre are once again staging the Memphis Power Pop Festival. But what is power pop, anyway? The Connells bring their power pop sound back to Memphis for the first time in 23 yearsRelated content:
The Connells bring their jangle-pop sound back to Memphis for the first time in 23 years as part of the Memphis Power Pop Festival Saturday at the Overton Park Shell.
“It is a long weekend, and this weekend starts obviously with a lot of activities. But we want people to come and have fun,” Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare CEO Michael Ugwueke said.
The departing MATA board members appear to have been surprised by City Council members asserting a role in hiring the new permanent CEO. One former member called the move “insulting.”
A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.
“I’m here because eventually this is going to affect us all,” one protester said.
A few days ago, Memphis Area Transit Authority officials announced they would introduce two CEO finalists at a public meeting. That meeting was abruptly canceled with little explanation.
The Tennessee Supreme Court rules that the former state senator should have his law license reinstated, although the one of the court’s boards indicated he could face other “proceedings.”
Done in 2012 as a means to raise funds and awareness of the University of Memphis Alumni Association, the 100 fancifully painted tiger statues spread around the city have become part of our everyday lives.
She spoke about her father, her mother and their legacies at the National Civil Rights Museum for a program called “Malcolm X at 100: A Conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz.”
To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
The dozens of students who had been in limbo will be allowed to enroll for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 25.
Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.
If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations.
The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.
Fans of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to Memphis to celebrate his life and music, traveling from as close as North Mississippi and as distant as Australia.
A letter sent to Mason, Tennessee officials says a vote to approve a contract for the detention center is invalid.
The Ghanaian government has made $1 million payment toward its debt at the University of Memphis for 185 students there but still owes $2.2 million.
In a contentious and confusing meeting Tuesday night, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to reopen the 600-bed West Tennessee Detention Facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use for immigrants. Tennessee town considers deal to turn closed prison into immigration detention facilityRelated content:
“(Rescue groups) like these are typically overwhelmed with a lot of dogs,” said Jane Jayakumar, who brought her Streetdog foster Gabriel to the event. “Events like these help promote that we’re a presence in Memphis.”