A class of 50 graduates were honored through a prerecorded program of remarks and awards during a Facebook Live ceremony, the final graduation of Memphis College of Art's 84-year history.
The plan includes at least 140 full-time employees working on the COVID-19 virus efforts locally over a long period of time. Harris also wants to fund "wrap-around" services for those isolated or quarantined, including financial support for those who can't work and some place to stay if they are isolated from those with whom they are living.
Though Shelby County returned only 616 new tests, the rate of positivity for those screened for COVID-19 remained well under the current average of 8%.
Shelby County's positivity for new cases is at 4.3%.
With a $700 million budget shortfall looming, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said the state needs make the Education Savings Account program its first cut.
Before Zoom, there were letters. My Mom was the best letter-writer I've ever known.
Taylor Berger's new company, founded to provide handyman-type work to jobless restaurant workers, has grown and is moving into a new headquarters.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.
Terry Ryan loved Frayser football, and the feeling was mutual.
Two Memphis CRE executives talk on "Behind The Headlines" discuss the challenges, opportunities and changes behind the pandemic.
The suburb’s Board of Commissioners terminated Michael Walker’s contract on Monday night at a special-called meeting.
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
The suburb’s Board of Commissioners terminated Michael Walker’s contract on Monday night at a special-called meeting.
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.