Richmond is just over halfway through his 18-month interim superintendent contract, which ends July 31. Absent from the school board’s discussions about his evaluation, however, were comments about future permanent leadership of the district.
The immersive experience being built inside the former river museum on Mud Island will open for business this spring.
Also, a new jewelry store is headed to East Memphis and an HVAC company is consolidating operations.
The company that operates stores like Cash Saver and High Point Grocery will open South Point Grocery in DeSoto County.
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is formally mulling a lawsuit about the “threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” caused by new state and county actions that cut short terms for five members.
A Davidson County chancellor blocked the guard’s deployment in a Monday ruling.
State and local leaders who sued the state over the guard deployment gathered to celebrate what they called a historic victory and discuss next steps.
The incident happened on the mall’s second floor in front of a store called Village Mart, according to an affidavit in the case.
The Memphis City Council voted to change the minimum salary for City of Memphis workers.
The Memphis City Council delayed voting on the 2% raise during an occasionally fractious committee hearing.
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis presented the latest crime numbers for the first full month of the Memphis Safe Task Force. She also talked about the MPD’s relationship with the task force including on immigration arrests.
Tiffany Dukes is one of 11 inmates this year to die while in custody of the Sheriff’s Office.
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The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed a trio of projects this week as developers grab up available land on the north side of Interstate 40.
Some players pile up great moments throughout their career and some are remembered for rising up and just having one.
Chris Herrington says “Pulp Fiction” carries the thrill of a young director coming into his own, taking chances and pulling them off, discovering just how good he can be.
“After what I witnessed against UNLV, this team will be lucky to get an NIT invite.” — Patrick Duffy about Hardaway still unable to find the ‘fight’ as his Tigers head into critical stretch
“What a cluster.” — Diane Brown about Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
“A lot of Memphians are getting tired of the drama from various subpar politicians. The taxpaying public deserves better.” — Shepard Fargotstein about 5 MSCS board members could be voted out early. The board may sue.
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Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova and Houston honored by the league’s coaches.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of former Memphis Tigers coach Josh Pastner and was taken by Wes Hale.
The County Commission ultimately extended benefits for a severely injured Shelby County sheriff’s deputy.
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Memphis will open play in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against No. 1 Purdue on Thursday before facing No. 15 Texas Tech or Wake Forest on Friday.
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and veteran reporter Bill Dries talk about the city’s former public housing projects and what has risen in their place.