“What it costs to produce a crop is at record numbers, and the price that (Tennessee farmers) get for that corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton … are almost at near-record lows,” said a Farm Bureau Federation staffer.
Hoodoo is alive and well, one practitioner said Saturday at the grand opening of the Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum on the third floor of A. Schwab’s on Beale Street.
Real estate agent Ben Boscaccy’s social media fans find his posts to be anything but pedestrian as he treks through the Memphis suburb.
For the past eight years, Dana Gabrion says she has fostered the iconic Bauhaus structure on Highway 51 in Frayser. Now, she’s searching for someone to “take it to its fullest potential.”
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.Related content:
For several hours between Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Wednesday, Oct. 8, Nashville air traffic was controlled from Memphis.
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
The Friday blast that leveled an explosives plant was felt for miles around rural Humphreys County. The state has brought in a “rapid DNA” team to identify victims’ remains.
Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”
DeSean Bishop rushed for a career high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to defeat Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.
Washington State led for a majority of the first three quarters, but the University of Mississippi managed to pull off a victory.
FedEx and Fogelman announce promotions and additions.
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Today’s photo is from the musical “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” taken by Jeremy Daniel for the North American Tour and is courtesy of The Orpheum.
“We are excited for this milestone, but will really be celebrating when water is diverted to xAI & TVA from our wastewater plant instead of the drinking water wells in Boxtown! Still, the commitment by xAI sets a new standard for industry; we can and must use water responsibly in the Mid-South. ...” — Protect our Aquifer about 'This is what progress looks like,' xAI breaks ground on water recycling plant
“Well, this is disappointing and disturbing.” — Kay Due about Memphis libraries change 'Banned Books Week' to 'Freedom to Read Week'
“Memphis needs a reset. Education is a powerful tool that will change lives. It is so simple, but we seem to make so terribly complicated. We need to reexamine priorities and elect those people committed to our students - not themselves.” — Tricia Marshall about County Commissioners split on whether to fight Harris' veto
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A trial date has been set in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ramon McGhee, who died last year at the Shelby County Jail.
The peak days are expected to see about 11,000 passengers per day.
NBA box score for Saturday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.
For writer Erica Horton, each bite comes with a flood of flavor and memories.
After terminating the previous leaders of the city’s animal shelter, the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen have named replacements for the facilities top two positions.
For the fourth year, the Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform outside of the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, this time presenting “Much Ado About Nothing.”
Will the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champs? Who will come out of an injury-rattled Eastern Conference? How many games will the Memphis Grizzlies win? Chris Herrington gazes into his NBA crystal ball for league-wide preseason predictions.
Shelby County Lee Harris’ veto of a resolution to move school board elections and the National Guard coming to town were hot topics on “Behind the Headlines.”
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Day 3 of the Mempho Music Festival and was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
“Before this actually gets signed, we will have paid $8 million that we don’t officially own yet,” said City Council member Jerri Green.