Downtown block party seeks to defund police, bring ‘black joy’
Local organizers held a "Defund the Police" block party downtown Wednesday evening as part of a national movement that is gaining traction.
Local organizers held a "Defund the Police" block party downtown Wednesday evening as part of a national movement that is gaining traction.
Following an increase in new cases over the past two weeks, the Shelby County Health Department announced Monday plans to delay a move into Phase 3 until at least June 15.
A series of fortunate breaks helped Brandon Clarke go from overlooked Arizona high school player to the surprise of the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Liberty Bowl has long been mocked as "too big" for modern times. But in this strangest of college football seasons, it may be the perfect place to spread out.
The people involved in the George Floyd protests and activism in Memphis speak up.
The Daily Memphian names an editor to oversee coverage of education as well as local neighborhoods and suburbs while also announcing new reporters for the Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis football.
Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission president also talked about calls to defund police departments, the difficulty in prosecuting police officers and the new requirement for police to intervene when another officer is abusing his or her power.
A Davidson County chancellor is allowing an appeal but refusing to lift an order requiring the state to offer absentee ballots to all voters worried about catching COVID-19 at August and November elections.
Testing for COVID-19 of every nursing home and long-term care facility in the state will be completed by the end of the week, Gov. Bill Lee said.
For decades, listeners could tune in to hear Drake Hall on the radio. Then suddenly, for the first time in a long time, they couldn’t.
Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.
The University of Memphis "anticipates" capacity limitations for 2020 football season.
It’s good that Penny Hardaway released a statement in support of the protesters. But he didn't have to. This is why.
Kroger and Prairie Farms targeted by Teamsters rallies seeking congressional action to protect America’s food supply chain and its workforce.
For decades, the notion of an indoor football practice facility at the University of Memphis was the stuff of dreams, but no longer. The $10.6 million facility is almost finished.
Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
Tennessee will observe Nathan Bedford Forrest Day on July 13, but the governor won’t have to sign a proclamation recognizing the observance under legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday.
More than 90,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
Erling’s has reopened with an expanded bar, a new bar menu and happily, most everything else has remained the same.
'With 17 years of experience with military equipment, I can tell you that most police departments don’t have the experience and level of training needed to operate this equipment properly.'
Despite civil strife, Gov. Bill Lee refuses to say whether the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust should be removed from the State Capitol or the day of recognition for the Confederate general should be eliminated.
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service.
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
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