WISH GRANTED

Memphis basketball gets Bahamas test Penny Hardaway wanted

Even Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was impressed by the Tigers backcourt.

By Drew Hill August 17, 2019

Calkins: Damion Baugh is no day at the beach

Damion Baugh wasn't the highest-ranked member of the Memphis recruiting class. But he's emerging as the relentless leader the team needs.

By Geoff Calkins August 17, 2019

Public Safety

Shelby County Juvenile offenders deal with drama – Shakespearean

The Tennessee Shakespeare Company received a $20,000 grant to take the Bard's works to juveniles in the Shelby County justice system. "William Shakespeare and his plays are for everyone," says the company's founder.

By Yolanda Jones August 26, 2019

Real Estate

Union University does not want Rust Hall, spokesman says

A spokesman for Union University says the Christian college based in Jackson, Tennessee, does not want to buy Rust Hall in Overton Park even though local sources say the university is, in fact, interested in the property.

By Tom Bailey August 17, 2019

Education

College students return to school at campuses across Memphis

Across the city, college and university students are returning by the tens of thousands. Rhodes College held its Opening Convocation ceremony Friday, while 170 new medical students put on their new white coats in a ceremony at UTHSC.

By Jane Roberts August 17, 2019

Metro

Grant provides hygiene, personal care products for lower-income students

A new initiative to get hygiene and personal care products to lower income students kicked off on Friday at Kate Bond Middle School.

By Michael Waddell August 17, 2019

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City of Memphis

A block of Downtown Memphis inches toward new name

The Memphis City Council pushed forward with plans for Hyde Square and moved swiftly through a shortened agenda in its second online session in a row.

By Bill Dries 3 hours ago

Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year

Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over

City of Memphis City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’

Education Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families

Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.

By The Associated Press 12 hours ago