Lee Harris begins laying out priorities for 2019
Juvenile justice reform, education and Democratic leadership will be among Lee Harris' top priorities in 2019 as the county's new mayor.
Tigers open conference play with an 85-74 win over Wichita State
Kyvon Davenport scored 25 points Antwann Jones had a career-high 16 points as the Tigers held off Wichita State for an 85-74 victory in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Shelby County prosecutor Nichols named Department of Children’s Services commissioner
Shelby County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Nichols is set to oversee the Tennessee Department of Children's Services in Gov.-elect Bill Lee's administration.
Haslam’s last-ditch effort to kill school funding lawsuit falls short in Tennessee
Germantown Country Club to close in February
After nearly 50 years in operation, Germantown Country Club will close in February.
Collierville chiropractor opening East Memphis office
A Collierville chiropractor is opening a second office in East Memphis and has her sights set on additional locations.
Metro
‘A unified voice’: Memphis Chamber group makes itself heard in Nashville
Eighty-six members of the Greater Memphis Chamber traveled to Nashville to meet with state legislators, officers and cabinet heads to advocate for issues relevant to the local business community.
Education Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Education Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Education Protesters far outnumber small Rittenhouse audience at U of M
Business
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Sports
Freshman Carter McKay shows early potential in Tigers baseball
Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Premium High School Sports Whitehaven boys, girls teams sweep District 16-4A basketball titles
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Flopping? Flailing? Maybe. But PJ Haggerty wants what he’s earned.
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.