A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Memphis City Council, though without explicit council approval, about residency requirements for those candidates running for mayor raises questions about the charter. City Council chair says body did not vote to file residency lawsuitRelated story:
The City Council has two ongoing political potboilers: the residency requirement to seek a citywide office and moving City Council district lines.
Memphis Police Department officers responded to a call Monday night at the hospital about two shooting victims who had arrived in a private vehicle. Shortly after, police pursued suspects who were breaking into a vehicle.
The Tuesday meeting appears to be a new development.
The announcement comes more than two weeks after lawmakers concluded their annual session without passing significant gun-safety legislation.
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital can move ahead with its planned expansion near Germantown’s northern border. The board also updated its tree mitigation ordinance.
Wyatt Guess drives in the game-winning run as Jack Hibbard goes the distance for never-say-die Tigers. Also, Millington Central wins District 15-3A baseball and softball titles.
The recipients of the second annual poetry and spoken word competition continued the theme set by last year’s winner of a broader interpretation of Tom Lee’s heroism.
“I want to bring about change and I think my fellow 2023 Hamilton graduates and I really have a good chance of making a difference.”
After missing on Alabama transfer guard Jaden Bradley, it raises questions about if Memphis can keep up its previously torrid recruiting pace in the era of name, image and likeness.
At Belle Meade Social’s soft opening last week, they were serving six appetizers, six salads, three sandwiches, seven entrees, three pizzas and 10 sides from their menu. And at least one of those dishes was described as “beautiful.”
The YMCA has started a campaign to bring one of its facilities to the Hernando area. The goal is to reach $18 million to construct the recreation center.
The UCF transfer aims to take the next step with the Tigers after averaging 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for Central Florida in 2022-23.
Siblings who grew up in the restaurant industry open Los Jimadores along the Stage Road corridor in Bartlett.
Duren averaged 9.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 67 games for the Detroit Pistons.
Marvin was the entertainer. Leslie is the legal technician and smooth operator. Blake is a hybrid of the two. The firm known as Ballin, Ballin & Fishman has a reputation as defense attorneys. Dream Team: Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese made mark with Mullins and Winkler casesRelated content:
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Lewisburg and Northpoint are up for consideration.
Festival-goers and vendors had mixed reactions to how the iconic Memphis in May weekend event played out in 2023. Herrington: Can Music Fest make it at the new Tom Lee Park? The early answer is promisingRelated content:
Beale Street Music Festival Day 3 wrapped up Sunday night at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Photographer Ziggy Mack was there capturing photos of fans, and acts including Andy Grammer, Jazmine Sullivan and Los Lobos.
Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Saturday, May 6 meets.
Bill Townsend is something of a folk hero in Memphis as the hometown guy who made his fortunes elsewhere and is now home to save some of the city’s nearly priceless real estate.
State Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) said the state’s lack of a cap on jet fuel taxes is part of the reason the Memphis International Airport doesn’t have more daily flights.
Leslie Ballin says he’s a “little bit city” and criminal defense partner Steve Farese is a “little bit country.” Together, they’ve won verdicts that seemed impossible. “We sell ourselves because the merchandise we’re trying to sell, our clients, is not sellable.” ‘Formidable Opponents’: Three generations of Ballins carry the torchRelated content:
Dr. Jason Vanatta of Methodist Transplant Institute was 13 when he found his calling in 1984, when a child made headlines after she received the world’s first heart-liver transplant at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Methodist Transplant Institute conducted a record 328 organ transplants in 2022, and the institute continues to grow by expanding its donor service area and using harder-to-place organs.
The portions of the newly built park that were fenced off tightened the space and altered the flow. But the new parts that were accessible made for a more engaging and functional space.
No school board member can be recalled unless the county charter or state law is changed, and many believe that such changes would be very difficult.
The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott reflects on the passing of associate athletic director Marlon Dechausay, his friend of 14 years.
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.