FedEx Ground to make sweeping cuts to Sunday deliveries
Before cuts beginning last August, FedEx made Sunday deliveries to more than 80% of the U.S. population; the changes bring that number down to more than 50%.
Before cuts beginning last August, FedEx made Sunday deliveries to more than 80% of the U.S. population; the changes bring that number down to more than 50%.
There were 302 homicides in Memphis in 2022, a 13% decrease from the record-breaking 347 homicides in 2021.
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education wants to hire a firm that has conducted searches for school districts before and, specifically, done searches for superintendents.
The review comes partly in response to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s decision not to apply for $109 million worth of water infrastructure grants from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
The council vote comes the day after the Shelby County Commission approved the same resolution. The funding is spread across four projects, including new affordable housing in Uptown and rehab of existing homes for legacy homeowners.
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.
“I think the myth of TVA’s invincibility has been shown here, and I think we need to remember that as we try to figure out where we’re going to go as a system,” Memphis City Council member Jeff Warren said. Millions of gallons of water flooded empty buildings during extreme winter weatherRelated story:
Conrad Pearson will stay in Germantown but not move to a site as it had planned.
DeAngelo Williams became the first Memphis football player elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He’s the best Tiger player in the history of the school. But looking back, you know the stat that really stands out? He stayed at Memphis for four spectacular years.
The Tigers will have to turn things around ahead of their matchup with UCF in Orlando on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ sense of urgency should be at season-highRelated story:
The council approved the changes in the first of three votes on the ordinance Tuesday, Jan. 10. The changes are part of a larger group of animal ordinance amendments.
As Bartlett Mayor David Parsons transitions into his new role as the suburb’s mayor, he has nominated appointees for the city’s major departments.
Jones is a backup point guard, one of the better ones in the NBA. But he conceives himself as more, the Grizzlies now pay him as more, and over the past couple of seasons he’s been playing that way.
The annual induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 25 at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame building.
Ole Miss transfer and former Houston High School standout Jack Greer announced his commitment to Memphis on Twitter.
According to the CEO of Toronto-Dominion Bank, the deal has been delayed due to U.S. regulatory oversight as well as the drafting of a community benefits agreement.
The first-year coach instills belief in a team that struggled to find many positives the previous two seasons.
After consideration of a number of sites and growing cramped quarters at City Hall, the Lakeland School System has started the process of searching for a new district office.
The University of Memphis football program earned its second commitment of the day Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Once again, state dollars didn’t flow to Shelby County. But this time it wasn’t an example of the state disinvesting in Memphis. MLGW says it can complete all the needed infrastructure upgrades with the funding it already has.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen granted a rezoning request allowing for Orgill to expand in the suburb.
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott successfully kicked five field goals, including a 54-yard and 52-yard attempt. He scored 16 points in the 22-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
The platinum-blonde professional wrestler born Terry Bollea died July 24, but Memphis was where he became Hulk.
The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more.
More than half the money raised will go toward other university operations.
Need a unique way to stave off the heat? How about something filling, smothered in sauce and surprisingly refreshing, with a fluffy twist?
James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year.
This latest Marvel Comics movie finally opens this weekend and marks the third attempt in the past 20 years to launch Marvel’s foundational comic-book hero team on the big screen.
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
On today’s AM/DM podcast, The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola talks to state sports writer of the year winner John Varlas about Joe Caruso’s background and what he thought of the derby.