Gov. Bill Lee focuses on school security in gun debate
Wednesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made his first extensive public comments on a Monday executive order on gun violence in schools. “We’re not looking at gun laws right now,” he told reporters.
Wednesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made his first extensive public comments on a Monday executive order on gun violence in schools. “We’re not looking at gun laws right now,” he told reporters.
A marker noting the birthplace of blues legend Koko Taylor was unveiled recently at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.
Kerrick Jackson becomes the first Black head baseball coach at the University of Memphis in program history.
Kerrick Jackson broke down Wednesday when he was asked what it meant to be one of just three Division 1 baseball coaches outside the HBCUs. Can he succeed at Memphis? All of baseball had better hope so.
Memphis won all four of its matches in May and outscored the opposition 12-1.
Weirich, a Republican who has been in office since 2011, is running for reelection. She faces Democrat Steve Mulroy in the August county general election.
Olive Branch’s new police chief steps up to his new role after serving as the department’s deputy chief.
The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.
Carrefour at Kirby Woods is a mixed-use project with retail, hotel, office and residential spaces.
Here’s the stadium capacity, average attendance and capacity percentage for each team in the Athletic American Conference last season.
The loss of a neighbor followed by an old photo bring a flood of memories and reminder that time is fleeting. We bring you new barbecue, wings, the return of a big event and Penny’s new restaurant Downtown.
The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.
“The Secret Service coordinates protection detail procedures with law enforcement agencies. A few of our city council members were excited to intervene and put themselves in the middle of federal and local law enforcement’s customary procedures.” Letter to the Editor: Denying security to former President Trump is an effort ‘filled with hatred’Related story:
This week’s Inked includes details of a potential $79.6 million development in the Edge District and updates on Muggin’ Coffee’s second location.
Before Germantown’s city administrator began his career in government, he played baseball and had a record-setting career at Ole Miss.
With an influx of investment companies buying homes in Bartlett, the mayoral candidate wants to consider regulations to maintain control of the rental properties.
The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.
Also happening this week: The first full meeting of the new Shelby County Commission and two chances for Germantowners to weigh in on the city’s future.
Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.
Memphis went from averaging 15.5 yards per play in the first two quarters to averaging 5.6 yards per play in the second half against Boise State. Coach Huff says Tigers will need to “suffer well.”
Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance abuse and heavy alcohol use in the United States. The Memphis chapter of Ben’s Friends hopes to help on the path to sobriety.
Heather Fisher was appointed to the Germantown Board of Education last month, a few months ahead of the four-year term she is destined to win in November. Her new position allows her to build upon 25 years of education experience in Germantown.
The second annual Like You Children’s Film Festival puts a spotlight on emotional growth and connectivity for kids in a fun and interactive space.
Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new “step-down” unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington on “Behind the Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle features action at the Memphis Roller Derby. Greg Campbell took the photo.