‘Mystery Train,’ ‘Blue Chips’ among highlights at Indie Memphis

<strong>A young couple stand in front of the Arcade Restaurant during their first visit to Memphis in filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's 1989 Memphis classic "Mystery Train." </strong>(Courtesy Indie Memphis)

Classic films, new work and lots of local interest highlight the 2019 Indie Memphis Film Festival schedule.

By Chris Herrington October 02, 2019

Grayson Allen: A player Grizz fans could maybe, just maybe, love

Grayson Allen was an All-American and national champion at Duke but gained a reputation as college basketball's serial tripper. Now, with the Grizzlies, he hopes to start fresh and win over fans with an on-the-edge style of play.

By Don Wade October 02, 2019

Public Safety

City asks to modify surveillance consent decree for a second time

The City of Memphis has for a second time asked a federal judge to modify the 1978 consent decree that bars police from monitoring activities of protesters and activists.

By Yolanda Jones October 01, 2019

Chris Herrington

Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 2 Recap: ‘I’m from South Memphis!’

In its second episode, "Bluff City Law" takes on barbecue and Elijah Strait tells us where he's from.

By Chris Herrington October 01, 2019

City of Memphis

Full-time city legal officer ordinance delayed after surprises in draft

A proposed ordinance requiring the city’s chief legal officer to work full time for the city included a few surprises.

By Bill Dries October 01, 2019

Memphis Grizzlies

Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build

Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?

By Geoff Calkins October 01, 2019

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Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday

The expansion and ribbon-cutting at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church follow Meharry’s acquisition of four Sanitas USA, Inc. medical clinics in Memphis last month.

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How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers

Though Memphis opted into the settlement, athletic director Ed Scott said in late April that the Tigers did not have the means to share the full $20.5 million with their athletes.