The hike in the monthly solid-waste fee was passed on the first of three votes by the Memphis City Council. They heard there could be increases in the fee as they also weigh a property-tax hike. Shelby County solar-farm regulations issue comes to a close at City CouncilRelated content:
Victories by the Lynx and the Trojans guarantee them a spot in the Division 2-A quarterfinals.
Ron King, who is Black, told The Daily Memphian he and others were subjected to racist attacks from parents during a middle school meet at Collierville High School last weekend.
MLS club FC Dallas edges the Memphis 901 FC, 1-0, Tuesday night in Frisco, Texas, in the Round of 32 of the national tournament.
At one point an estimated 50 people were trapped in a FedEx building in Kalamazoo by downed power lines. All escaped, and a company spokesperson said there were no serious injuries despite the severe damage.
Mack Weaver, the new president and CEO of Memphis in May, was asked about “the competition” in BBQ contests this year. “There’s another contest going on?” he deadpanned. Yes, Memphis, there certainly is.
Deal could be worth $15 billion, unnamed sources say.
Adam Emerson replaces Judge Anthony Nowak, who served on the city bench for 25 years. Robert Morris will become the city judge pro tempore.
The Memphis Grizzlies will have a new representative when they enter lottery day on Sunday. Here are a few players to watch before we know where the team will select.
Renee Parker Sekander, a Memphis native, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday, May 7, the ability to open carry firearms — and “constitutional rights” — are not the issue when it comes to Memphis and Shelby County crime.
The Mississippi Legislature ended the 2024 session approving a $7 billion state budget. Part of that funding is designated for widening a portion of Interstate 55 in DeSoto County.
Accused drag racer Cordero Ragland appeared in court Tuesday to see if he’s fit to stand trial for what was ultimately a fatal crash, but a judge asked for more information.
Director Delvin Lane told The Daily Memphian 901 Bloc Squad furloughs have been on and off since January and “went into ... full gear” three weeks ago.
Memphis City Council members talked about better camera surveillance and other measures with Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker.Related story:
More than 100 locks remain broken on Shelby County Jail cell doors, and some of the replacement parts are no longer made.
Shelby County chief administrative officer Harold Collins expects a completed testing report on the facility — which was indefinitely closed April 25 after mold, asbestos and lead were discovered within it — “hopefully” Friday, May 10.
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
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The man accused in a summer 2023 shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy has been indicted in the case.
While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.
The Tigers added a defensive lineman and a running back on Sunday.
Nashoba, meaning wolf in Choctaw, is a live entertainment venue, sports bar and restaurant opening in Carriage Crossing in June.
Prosecutor Matthew Barton says a new judge under consideration in Hernando doesn’t hold the same hard line on crime as Barton. Meanwhile, the DeSoto County sheriff says there are more to the problems than those associated with Memphis.
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
Hazel Moore could have styled hair, taken care of her children and decided that was enough. Instead, she looked around, noticed things in the community needed doing — and figured she might as well do them herself.
Reginald Coopwood says on “Behind The Headlines” the hospital’s shift to an academic center involves growing medical specialties that could fund itself. Coopwood also addressed calls for more funding from Arkansas and Mississippi.
This week’s puzzle features a picture by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Riverbeat Festival at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis.