Losing access to bonds could jeopardize funding needed to improve schools, a trauma hospital and upgrade 201 Poplar.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee met with local, state and federal law enforcement in Shelby Farms Park yesterday. The visit was the first presence by federal leaders in the city since the task force was formed in September.
Both Gussied Up and Bar Limina are a part of Cnct. design’s goal to make the Edge District a Memphis destination.
State Rep. Mark White (R-Memphis) will lead the National Assessment Governing Board which oversees “the nation’s report card.”
This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?
Click here to read our full coverage on Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force. This special report will be regularly updated.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome don’t need to be Desmond Bane, but they need to give Memphis a fresh look.
“We’re coming in with all of our federal agents, and we are going to charge them federally whenever possible. We’re going to keep them in federal custody,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Soul & Spirits is planning to bring “freaky fun” to the Great American Beer Festival this year in the form of gravy-flavored beer.
Studios and one- and two-bedroom units are coming to a site right off of Union Avenue.
The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes and rhetoric about the two bills that led to the start of Wednesday’s federal government shutdown.
Both teams enter Friday’s important region game at John P. Freeman Stadium coming off rousing victories featuring stellar quarterback play.Related content:
“They, evidently, have come to the decision that they’ll lose less money if they close than if they stay open,” said an area hotel consultant.
The Bayer building was once meant to be the district’s new headquarters.
Plus, GPAC hosts the work of late Memphis College of Art graduate Edward H. Perry, and Sheet Cake Gallery opens two exhibitions.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the best quotes from media day and the start of training camp in Nashville.
The Golden Wildcats and Owls both crack the top ten in this week’s rankings.
The stark partisan lens that many Republicans have brought to President Trump’s crime-fighting efforts was on display during the Tuesday Senate hearing where state Sen. Brent Taylor spoke.
Plus, a Germantown weight loss clinic that’s “about the inside out” opens, and a former Mexican restaurant could become and AutoZone.
Another McDonald’s is proposed for Collierville. The company still owns the vacant location that closed in 2017.
“President Trump told a gathering of military leaders Tuesday they should use American cities (such as Memphis) as “training grounds” and described a federal crackdown on crime in major cities as necessary due to “a war from within.” So, Memphis is to become a training ground …” — Grant Fenner about First National Guard deployments expected within 2 weeks, MPD chief says
“Blaming crime after refusing to invest in your own business/property, a sadly growing Memphis tradition.” — Chris Wilson about Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
“Enchem is a Korean company and reading this while in Korea and how they are telling the story is … let’s say very different. Especially since they are going ahead with a factory in France. South Korea is rethinking all of their businesses in the US after the Georgia raid a few weeks ago. Note the letter was last Monday. Expect other cities to get similar letters from other Korean firms.” — Aaron Prather about $150M, 190 jobs: Brownsville factory canceled
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Memphis QB Brendon Lewis isn’t afraid to take a hit. It would be better if he didn’t always do it, though.
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This puzzle is a photo is from the Southern Heritage Classic held in Memphis on Sept. 27 and was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
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Former Memphis City Council member Myron Lowery, who died Sunday, was also interim Memphis mayor and City Court Clerk during 40 years in the rough and tumble of local politics.
“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”
Mary Clark Consolo’s overtime winner capped a Gryphons comeback against the two-time defending state champion Eagles.
During a recent Sound Bites podcast, Hive owner Josh Steiner said the bagel shop and deli’s next location would be in East Memphis. Now we know where.
A new McDonald’s proposed for southwest Collierville wants to see more parking than is allowed. It has asked the town to review the regulations and up the maximum spaces allowed.
AngelStreet Memphis is fundraising for the $2 million development with partners already in talks.
Not much actual instruction happens on the first day, of course. For the 2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies, instruction will begin Tuesday during a training camp held, for the second consecutive year, in Nashville.
It’s hard not to talk to Shante Avant about politics, but that’s exactly what “The Sidebar” host Eric Barnes does in this episode focused on the mission of the Women’s Foundation.