“The state of our state is strong, resilient and ready for the future,” Gov. Bill Lee told the audience of state lawmakers and other officials within the House chamber at the Tennessee State Capitol in Downtown Nashville. Gov. Lee proposes $1.2 billion in business tax refunds, $410 million annual cutRelated story:
The City Council has a few more votes on Mayor Paul Young’s remaining appointees to his leadership team and some questions on the interim status of Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis.
The DA’s office will now receive $991,178 for the remainder of the fiscal year 2024, which comes out of the general fund balance. Each following fiscal year, the DA’s office will receive $2.98 million.
Gene Dewayne Saulsberry was arrested by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Apprehension Team around 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Hickory Hill.
The bankruptcy case involving The Lake District mixed-use development in Lakeland began Monday with developer Yehuda Netanel among those taking the stand to defend his financial status.
The assessment of Shelby County’s requirements for solar farms stemmed, in part, from the pushback against a 1,500-acre project planned in Millington.
Fencing the perimeter doesn’t feel right, but many churches have armed guards in the parking lots and in the corridors.
Funds will be divided between three local airports, with the lion’s share going to Memphis International Airport’s terminal modernization project.
In other Memphis-related moments at the Grammys, Mid-South blues great Bobby Rush won Best Traditional Blues Album for “All My Love for You.”
The utility expects the average customer will end up paying about $90 less this year as compared with last year, but January’s bills aren’t yet trending in that direction.
Whether or not the cyberattack on Germantown’s technology systems was ransomware is part of the criminal investigation.
Principle Toyota is considering relocating to west Collierville, but the suburb’s Planning Commission was not favorable to the move.
A lot changed quickly for the Memphis Tigers in the final eight minutes of a win over Wichita State that snapped their four-game losing streak.
Briarcrest and Douglass are also top-ranked in their divisions.
Sting and Middle College are still the only Memphis-area girls teams ranked in AP state basketball rankings.
Former Memphis sanitation worker Elmore Nickelberry lived long enough to see his name on a marble memorial erected in honor of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, which began after two workers — Echol Cole and Robert Walker — were crushed to death in the compactor of a garbage truck.
By Bill Dries
“Although there is a small historical marker in honor of Cole and Walker in Memphis, their names are not as well-known as many civil rights icons.”
As several of his teammates celebrated their first-ever NBA score last week, Jaren Jackson Jr. told a funny story about the first time he scored in the league.
Standouts from Douglass, FACS, Hillcrest, MHEA and Ridgeway are up for consideration this week.
Standouts from Center Hill, FACS, Millington, St. George’s and Whitehaven are up for consideration.
The Showboats will start the inaugural UFL season at the Houston Roughnecks on March 31.
Last year, the Tennessee General Assembly gave a 20% raise to most of state prosecutors and state public defenders. But the raise for Shelby County is capped at 5%.
Tennessee Republican Party chairman Scott Golden talks in an “On The Record” podcast about the presidential primaries and general election races.
Today’s puzzle is rated medium. Enjoy!
This photo for this jigsaw puzzle was taken by staff photographer Mark Weber.
Penny Hardaway plays the Grinch, a local “Jeopardy” contestant wins with the most Memphis clue ever and we recap our fave eats of 2024.
For some, the resurgence of the wild rice is a source of wonder. For others, it’s more of a nuisance, making it hard to maneuver boats through areas that were once easily passable.
Standouts from Munford and Fayette-Ware top the lists this week.
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
A new plan for the Arthur property in Germantown is starting to make its way through the suburb’s review process, but some long-standing issues remain.
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
“For those who love dogs, children or miracles, this story won’t seem far-fetched at all. As a matter of fact, it may strike some as downright splendid.”
Wine expert Tiffany Werne explains the differences in sparkling wines and how to serve this bubbly libation on New Year’s Eve.