State Attorney General appeals drag ban ruling
Jonathan Skrmetti’s appeal comes nearly a month after a federal judge in Memphis ruled in favor of an LGBTQ+ theater company, which argued the law restricted its performers’ free speech rights.
Jonathan Skrmetti’s appeal comes nearly a month after a federal judge in Memphis ruled in favor of an LGBTQ+ theater company, which argued the law restricted its performers’ free speech rights.
Bane signs a five-year max extension with Grizzlies, the largest contract in franchise history, surpassing Ja Morant’s five-year, $197 million extension signed last offseason.
Rose, a 34-year-old former NBA MVP, led the University of Memphis to the 2008 NCAA title game.
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“No children in America should be sitting in a classroom, sweltering in the summer and cold in the winter,” said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. “Every child should have a safe and comfortable learning environment so they can soar.”
Former Memphis Tigers Kendric Davis and Lester Quiñones will be with the Warriors for NBA summer league play.
In-state undergraduate students at UTHSC, the largest educator of health care professionals in the state, can expect a 1.5% hike in tuition and mandatory fees and a 2% to 5% increase in housing, dining and parking fees.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled a Colorado graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The decision is a defeat for gay rights.
The Tennessee Education Association sued earlier this month over the two-pronged law, which also gradually raises the minimum teacher salary up to $50,000 for the 2026-27 school year.
With an excessive heat warning currently in effect in Shelby County, cooling centers are available to help the public beat the heat.
Scores in English language arts and social studies exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while student proficiency in math has not.
Madeline Johnson was carjacked almost a year ago. This weekend, it nearly happened again. Now this 25-year-old Memphis transplant is thinking about moving away from a city she has come to love.
Daryl Johnston wants to put all eight of the USFL’s current teams in their home markets before thinking about expansion.
Children and teens cleaned up Memphis streets including Tillman Street, Carpenter Street and Mimosa Avenue. Then, they were handed chalk.
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy addressed the nuisance party in Germantown and other crime and courts issues with town residents on Thursday, June 29, during the second of his town hall series at Germantown City Hall.
“There’s a quote that comes to mind. Max von Sydow said, ‘If Jesus came back today, and saw what was going on in his name, he’d never stop throwing up.’”
This week, the Hi-Tone hosts a freestyle rap battle, Alicia Keys is at FedExForum and yoga meets plant-based cheese at Crosstown Concourse.
Fireworks, parades and community events will be held across the Memphis area in celebration of Independence Day 2023.
Officers were called to a residence after construction workers found a “small amount of what appears to be old military ordnance.”
Also happening this week: Former Shelby County Commissioner Sidney Chism holds his annual political picnic, and the Shelby County Health Department hosts a community fair.
The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.
In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”
Chicken-finger fanatics, cheerleaders and an Elvis impersonator flocked to the popular chain restaurant for a combo meal and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
The parks and recreation director told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen many people like the small atmosphere and that there is little waiting for equipment.
In parks and studios across Memphis, line dancing is drawing people together through shared steps, soulful music and a spirit of joy.
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four months following ankle surgery.