Activists protest after Breonna Taylor decision
Activists in Memphis marched Wednesday evening in reaction to a Louisville, Kentucky, grand jury’s decision to not charge three police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Activists in Memphis marched Wednesday evening in reaction to a Louisville, Kentucky, grand jury’s decision to not charge three police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
But the reforms amount to a hollow ruse, says activist who complained about an officer who shot and killed a Black man in 2013.
But third attempt to speak with Joris Ray ends in only despair and more frustration.
This year’s team is especially driven in its chase for its first state title.
Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday he believes the president and Senate have the responsibility to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the presidential election.
Gov. Bill Lee sounded the alarm Wednesday, saying Tennessee is projecting a massive learning loss by students because of school closings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for minority students and those with disabilities.
Ordinances that address use of force, the purchase of military equipment and the use of tear gas will go to the full commission without a second reading committee vote.
FedEx said it’s hiring 3,390 people in the Memphis area to meet expected record demand during the holiday peak season.
The senior recorded seven birdies at Tuesday’s district tournament.
It will have been a month between games when the Tigers face SMU on Oct. 3.
The Board of Adjustment denied a variance to allow a convenience store and gas station at site flanked by Sam Cooper Boulevard, Hollywood and Broad Avenue.
The sports columnist joins Eric Barnes on The Extra Podcast.
During the past six months, business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong and for the co-franchisee, that’s a “blessing.”
Shelby County commissioners will get opinions from the county’s other elected officials as they work through problems with the county’s hiring freeze resolution.
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
All high school extracurricular activities are postponed until Oct. 6.
With less than two months left in his final term, the state representative raised concerns about the state’s method for evaluating teachers, urging the House Education Committee to find another way to measure their performance.
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
Two women are teaming up on an affordable-housing development in North Memphis, another move in the momentum to bring more new homes to the city.
Joseph Wells filled out the application, but he kept it a secret. Now, thanks to the unlikely P.E. teacher, the students at his school have an outdoor exercise area.
The Farmer’s sloppy Joe helped bring national attention to the Memphis restaurant.
DeSoto County’s Lindsey Whiteside saga is almost officially over.
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
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