Tennessee Highway Patrol has recruited 1,000 applicants in its newest cadet class, and of those, between 110 and 115 are from Shelby County, Gov. Bill Lee told reporters during a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 9.Related Story:
The lawsuit filed Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Nashville federal court seeks to redraw the Cordova-based state Senate district in Shelby County and cites a “larger discriminatory agenda” by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Records, news reports and social media postings will be reviewed to analyze the Germantown’s communication efforts after 250 to 300 gallons of diesel spilled at the suburb’s Southern Avenue water treatment plant July 19.Related Story:
Now in his 23rd year, the veteran has a well-honed perspective on his fine career. Also, for the 11th year, a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane was named for the child or grandchild of an employee who is also a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Scottie Scheffler has never had a top 10 finish at TPC Southwind, and he missed the cut last year. But he’s hot heading into the 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Wednesday's wet weather prompts players to rethink strategies FESJC notebook: Kuchar savors playoff streak; Olivia becomes a Purple Eagle For some volunteers, the road less traveled always leads back to the FESJCRelated Stories:
The Tigers officially unveiled their loaded 2023-24 non-conference slate, including at least eight Power 5 opponents.
Second Line’s regular menu will be replaced, temporarily, by a German one, Sugar Ghost opens a second location in Germantown and a Summer Avenue favorite moves down the road.
Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.
“We should not wait for others to solve the challenges that this nation is facing of trafficking, human trafficking, drug trafficking, violent crime,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.
Jones, elected last August, has been disciplined for writing character letters for defendants in a Florida wire fraud case.
Despite a small turnout of supporters in Olive Branch on Wednesday, Democratic nominee Brandon Presley thinks DeSoto County could be key in his run for governor.
DeSoto County voters elected two top officials Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Republican primaries for DeSoto County sheriff and district attorney for the 23rd Circuit Court District. Gov. Tate Reeves will face Brandon Presley in November’s election Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann wins heated GOP primaryRelated stories:
“We’re just so proud to have the exhibition here in what is now the largest majority Black city in America,” said the Memphis Brooks Museum’s executive director. “We think it’s so essential that every Memphian sees themselves reflected here in our museum.”
“The leadership of Memphis in May has not changed since 1998. We should be grateful for their work over the years, keeping the festival going through all of the rain and mud and years. But it’s time for a change.”
Hallie Ross is the first alum to serve as principal of Houston High School. Ross formerly served as the vice principal of Collierville High School.
“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”
Located at Memphis International Airport, the World Hub will include both office space and “state-of-the-art package sortation infrastructure.”
Here’s a look at some of the candidates’ messaging.
The council is challenging the administration on the delayed development that is a key part of financing the remake of the Fairgrounds to Liberty Park and what it sees as hesitation in an expansion of the council’s office space at City Hall.
A Memphis man is accused of shooting his girlfriend’s daughter the night of Aug. 7 at 3565 Fox Meadows Road. The girl was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
With more rains forecast for Saturday and Sunday, preferred lies may well come into play at the FESJC.
Three Tigers were included on four different national award watchlists with quarterback Seth Henigan being named on two of them.
Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
The No. 1 seed Tigers are set to take on the No. 8 seed Wichita State Shockers in an AAC Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Friday at noon at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Memphis Tigers’ AAC Tournament quarterfinal opponent determinedRelated content:
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
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