Crime rates increase in Memphis, Shelby County despite some decreases in violent crime
Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up.
Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up.
For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.
The Grizzlies took home the NBA’s Dunk of the Year and Assist of the Year awards on Wednesday, as voted by the fans.
The first 1,000 guests will receive a 40th anniversary poster, featuring Graceland’s original opening day flyer artwork.
To determine a projected financial plan, the University of Memphis looked at the funding precedents of stadiums at nine universities.
The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District.
Mock drafts might not mean much, but here are some names to keep an eye on, including players who recently have worked out for the Grizzlies.
Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.
“For the past year, custodians and technicians at the University of Memphis have not been treated with dignity.”
There are 10 sandwiches for $8 on the menu at South Point Grocery, plus a $5 special most days and plenty of good grab-and-go.
This week, Theatre Memphis closes out its season with “Ragtime,” High Cotton Brewing hosts a beer mile and a Memphis native author celebrates her book release with a skate party.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
“We’ve managed to keep a lid on tuition,” University of Memphis Board Chairman Doug Edwards said.
A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.
“Our core mission is about helping students have the ability to create wealth and one of the ways that we do that is through entrepreneurship,” Adrian Smith said. “Because we know that to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to possess a lot of 21st century skills that include communication, goal setting and problem-solving.”
Cameron Sexton says he sees no reason to ban AR-15 weapons in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting. Meanwhile in Washington Thursday, Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen was calling for such a ban.
Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
The CEO of West Cancer Center plans to provide the perspective of the federal agency’s largest customer: MLGW.
The Tigers are again well-represented this summer in the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League, as well as the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread is sweet and tangy, with fresh, peppery arugula, prosciutto de parma and balsamic glaze.
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Incognito Art Auction at the Memphis Botanic Garden.