Michael Lightman, respected real estate developer, dies
Some said that Michael Lightman, who contributed to the real estate landscape of Memphis, had the “Midas touch.”
Some said that Michael Lightman, who contributed to the real estate landscape of Memphis, had the “Midas touch.”
Under the agreement, South Korea-based SK On will own the facility at Ford’s $5.6 billion BlueOval City in Stanton. A Ford subsidiary will own two facilities in Kentucky.
An attorney representing former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins in a lawsuit challenging her ouster from the district has withdrawn from the case, court documents show.
The salad-focused restaurant is part of the Stomping Grounds redevelopment.
Ten days after coach Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott addresses their relationship and a “disappointing” 2025 season. Memphis interim head coach outlines coaching roles for bowl gameRelated content:
Interim head coach Reggie Howard guided the Tigers through the early signing period and will lead Memphis against North Carolina State at the Gasparilla Bowl.
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Charles Huff hasn’t landed on an offensive coordinator for his staff just yet, but he told The Daily Memphian on Thursday that he’s narrowed the search down to about three candidates.
The L-shaped property is a historic two-story building in the heart of the Edge District with the upper floor facing Marshall Avenue and the lower floor facing Madison Avenue.
Three candidates have announced their intentions for the Bartlett City Schools board positions in next year’s municipal elections.
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, point guard Dug McDaniel and wing Zach Davis spoke about the significance of the Tigers renewing their rivalry with Louisville ahead of their matchup with the No. 11 Cardinals on Saturday.
DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton has a message for criminals coming from the north — your kind is not wanted in that county.
The company’s relocation isn’t required until October of 2028.
Memphis will have to try to survive without the big man once again. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies also had updates on John Konchar and Javon Small.
Days after a coalition of Tennessee medical professionals urged Gov. Bill Lee to pause all state executions, Tennessee executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection.
This week, party like Craig and Day Day from “Friday After Next,” spin the Wheel of Fortune and drink natties (as in natural wines) while eating patties (as in burgers).
Jerrell Miller and Addie Turner honored after stellar efforts last week.
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian, Tipton-Rosemark and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.
“Exactly what you want to hear from a coach.” — Charles Hanover about Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
“I would like to see the numbers that our Pre-K program receives from the STATE LOTTERY...the lottery, as I recall, was to guarantee Pre-K availability for all.” — Tina Phelan about Thousands of Memphis-area kids could lose pre-K in January
“They have never honored Greece and they have done most of the other countries twice.” — John Vergos about Memphis in May names honored country for 2026
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Charles Huff knows the assignment at Memphis. It’s to win championships and, by doing that, to help change the trajectory of the community. Charles Huff looks to ‘close the gap’ as Memphis football coachRelated content:
Up to 3,000 kids who receive needs-based prekindergarten in Memphis and Shelby County might not have pre-K centers to go to in January amid a funding crunch.
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo is of a Memphis Grizzlies “Grizz Girl” performing during a timeout and was taken by John Amis.
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Families at Lucy Elementary have known a change was coming. But MSCS officials recently proposed giving the school to Millington this summer, a year early.
A St. Louis-based facial spa leased a space on Sanderlin Avenue. Also, a senior center is opening in Hickory Hill.
“That’s the mission, to close the gap. We’ve been good. We’ve won a lot of games. It’s time to win a championship,” Memphis’ new football coach said.
With a new roaster that will triple its capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
While it’s the second time for the Collierville school system to take the Principal of the Year honor, it’s the first time a Tennessee school district has had both principal and teacher of the year at the same time.
As part of the release of Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue,” local musicians Bryan Hartley and Tm. Prudhomme won the chance to record a Neil Diamond cover.
“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”
For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.