Ford Motor Company has selected the Memphis Regional Megasite for an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus, investing $5.6 billion and creating 5,800 jobs. Gov. Bill Lee said it was “the largest single investment in this state’s history.”
Ford will build three electric-battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee to make batteries for the next generation of Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles.
When chairman Willie Brooks created a study group Monday on possible local government changes without a vote, some commissioners call it a consolidation committee in all but name, causing chairman Reginald Milton to quit.
After two contentious budget seasons, commission chairman Willie Brooks has changed up what is the most critical committee assignment in county government.
It may have been the happiest Grizzlies media day in the history of the franchise. And there was good reason for that.
The record label executive bought a reported share of $750,000.
How quickly can Emoni Bates transition to point guard? And which other freshmen can crack the lineup?
The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.
U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman says calculation of money allegedly misspent by state Sen. Katrina Robinson from grant funds was flawed.
EDGE estimates its work has generated $1.7 billion in local tax revenue and $810 million in spending with minority- and women-owned businesses in Memphis and Shelby County.
Police are confirming the suspect Uk Thang was fired the morning before shots were fired killing one and injuring 15 people in the store on New Byhalia Road.
Also stresses adherence to the mask mandate in K-12 schools and where compliance issues can be reported.
Some groups may get a booster dose, while other groups should get it, state health officials said.
Memphis has the first Wahlburgers in Tennessee and the first Wahlburgers Wild anywhere as restaurant opens in former Uncle Buck’s location at Bass Pro.
“As a lifelong Tennessean and business owner, it was an honor to be selected by the State of Tennessee for this project,” said Jacob Savage, founder and CEO of Speak Creative.
Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front.
Of the 15 injured Thursday at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road, one has died and at least five remain hospitalized — four at Regional One and one patient at Methodist University Hospital.
Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville.
Ja Morant is ready to flex his new muscles as the Grizzlies anticipate giving him a new label: All-Star.
The projected NBA draft top-five pick committed to the name, image and likeness deal with the talent management agency on Monday.
The city’s current goal is a police force of 2,500 officers.
Collierville Schools Board of Education is considering placing a cell tower on campus to provide better phone service as well as revenue.
BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.
District unanimously approves a new director of assessment, accountability, and data position.
Standouts from ECS, Fairley, Harding, Middle College and MUS are up for consideration this week. Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.
Key region games are up for the vote this week. Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.
As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.
Passing this bill would help bring food, jobs and economic opportunities to Binghampton and to the 20 million people around the country who lack access to fresh food.
Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission returns to a pay-raise request for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and the Grizzlies kick off the Emirates NBA Cup tournament.
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists. Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in MemphisRelated content:
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
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