Public broadcasting has been threatened in the past, but local ties have largely enabled the stations to escape cutbacks — legislators don’t want to be seen as responsible for shutting them down. The current threat is seen as the most serious in the system’s history.
Here are some observations from the state courtroom, the federal trial in September 2024 and the case overall.
On April 8, Jason Nichols was placed on administrative leave without pay and not allowed to attend any events on campus. Millington Municipal Schools began a formal Title IX investigation, which looked into sex-based discrimination.
Iisalo arrived in Memphis as the lead assistant prior to the 2024-25 season but previously generated head coaching interest while leading Paris Basketball in France.
A Shelby County chancellor ruled in favor of Germantown’s zoning decision regarding a vacant tract near Forest Hill-Irene Road and Poplar Avenue, where a Chick-fil-A was destined.
Tennessee Humanities will receive $200,000 for operations and an additional $50,000 to seed a challenge fund.
Abdul Hakim’s pledge to coach Penny Hardaway’s program marks Memphis’ eighth transfer portal acquisition of the offseason.
PJ Carter, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, averaged 5.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game for Memphis last season.
Harris, a three-star recruit in the 2024 class from Silsbee, Texas, played more than five minutes in just one game.
Okojie, a 6-foot-1 point guard, averaged 1.5 points, 1.2 assists and 1.2 rebounds per game this past season for the Tigers.
Right fielder Matt Koperniak’s two-run homer in the second and first baseman Matt Lloyd’s RBI double in the fourth carried the Redbirds to a 5-1 win over the Bats.
Friday was the Tigers’ second time competing in the NCAA Tournament in four years and their third appearance overall.
Fashion programming has become so in-demand at a local art museum that the institution will soon host a week of festivities dedicated to it.
A tour through the suburbs this week, checking on a shoe store closing, memories of the Lakeland Amusement Park and the question of Quail Ridge.
The Daily Memphian obtained audio and video excerpts of Marie Feagins’ “Take a Seat” event cohosted by former CNN news anchor Brooke Baldwin. Feagins advertised the event as being open to media, but The Daily Memphian’s ticket was refunded without explanation.
Due to a delay in collecting the increased car-registration fee, a county clerk misstep cost the city more than expected. Plus, there’s no money for Mud Island amphitheater renovation this year.
Caleb Doty’s arm — and bat— led the Lynx in the 11-3 Division 2-A region tournament victory over ECS.
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Belly Acres will open in Collierville on Saturday, May 3; Bluff City Coffee closed its Downtown location, and Highland Strip has added an Indian cuisine option.
Jeannine Barganier’s father ran the ride in the 1940s, met his wife between the soaring horses and passed its magic to the next four generations.
The Shelby County Republican Party executive committee didn’t want partisan primaries in school board races two years ago, but Thursday’s vote went the other way.
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond released a set of goals. But he told board members that accomplishing some of those goals will require more district reorganization.
Plus, Midtown apartments sell for $3.1 million, and an urgent care clinic for pets is coming to the Bartlett area.
Memphis may have to soon decide where it will draw the line and let guard PJ Haggerty walk — as Tennessee did with quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
Jackson’s Shoes has helped parents find the perfect fit for children’s feet throughout the area, but the service is coming to an end.
GloRilla last performed at FedExForum last year as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour.
After the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover bills failed to make it to the finish line, state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, and state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, changed their messaging.
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.