County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
FedEx founder Fred Smith has died.
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
PGA pros like TPC Southwind, so there's no reason to change it a whole lot.
It may not be the best sporting event in the 200-year history of Memphis, but the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is the most deserved.
The second quarter campaign finance reports show a big difference between Mayor Jim Strickland and his two closest challengers by the amount of money raised. But one of those challengers outspent him for the quarter.
Joris Ray, Shelby County Schools superintendent, says he wants to change the school district's approach to educating black male students, in order to "change the face of SCS and change the face of Shelby County and Memphis."
Ashley McHugh, Memphis Tourism’s first research director, said it’s “scary and fun” but not particularly creepy mining aggregated data on visitors to figure out where they come from and why.
Reactions from across Memphis poured in after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith.
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Though Scott wouldn’t disclose the exact figure when it came to how much revenue Memphis would share with its student-athletes, he’s confident that the Tigers are “gonna compete well in that space.”
Also, the local Sakura chain, offering a selection of sushi and seafood, will share the new location with casual ramen and poké restaurant Subarashi.
New city manager Frankie Dakin and Mayor Larry Dagen signed off on the suburb’s budget that included a bump in the city’s minimum wage, tax relief for certain residents and more.
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
“He got out of the car knowing his grandfather better, and his grandfather found his own hope in the wide eyes beside him.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share explore trade possibilities and list prospects they like for the Grizzlies at pick No. 16.