The MSCS charter office has recommended the board approve the charter for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory STEAM School for Girls. If approved, it would be one of just three all-girls charter schools in the state. 

The attorney representing Friends of George’s, the local theater group that sued to stop Tennessee from implementing the “anti-drag” law, acknowledged Tuesday, July 23, that the appeal process could be difficult.

The sponsor withdrew the referendum as other Memphis City Council members prepared to vote it down. The council also dealt with three other ballot questions.

“I’m glad to see the numbers going down,” Council member Jerri Green said. “I do want to keep it in context. We’re comparing the numbers to the worst year on record for Memphis.”

A 49-year-old inmate died at the Shelby County Jail Monday, July 22. 

The Downtown Memphis Commission has filed eight lawsuits against Tom Intrator through its anti-blight committee.

Further development at Liberty Park took a key step forward Tuesday: A City Council committee approved the up-to $112.5 million project that could change Midtown.

Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis said she would like cars to be replaced every five years instead of every 10 to 15 years, which would require more funding.

Both the news organization’s reporting on local life expectancy as well as graphics made to illustrate busing, homicide data and the Memphis Grizzlies’ injuries took top prizes. 

Observations on the seven roster players who suited up for the Grizzlies this summer.

Does Penny Hardaway have a team capable of returning to the NCAA Tournament and getting the program back on track? We asked five of the most reputable national college basketball analysts for their opinions on the matter.

The new executive co-director and chief of pediatric cardiac surgery at Le Bonheur’s recently expanded Heart Institute will succeed Dr. Christopher Knott-Craig, who will be stepping down.

The Central Library will be closed until Monday, July 29.

The tour will be Saturday, July 27, ending with a live performance at Overton Park Shell by Elvis Presley tribute artist Finley Watkins. “This is where, arguably, rock ’n‘ roll hit the world stage.”