In a surprise move, the Memphis City Council suspended its rules and voted on raises for solid waste employees, machinists and police officers. But the mayor has warned it could mean cutting 550 positions.
John A. Smith is considered one of FedEx’s best operators. One analyst said, “What do you do? Put in a jockey that’s never won the derby on a horse, or do you put in a jockey that won a dozen derbies?”
The Memphis City Council expressed frustration about the state of Downtown, also pushing to move 201 Poplar and change the state of Beale Street.
Contract reveals details of a six-game series between the Tigers and Cardinals.
The council also decided Tuesday, May 20, an appeal of a two-lot subdivision planned by one of its members in East Memphis and rejected a truck lot at Shelby Drive and Tchulahoma Road.
Memphis ultimately stranded the tying run on base in the sixth and was unable to score with the tying run at the plate in the seventh.
The decision to open these shelters follows a week of turbulent weather that has left a trail of damage across DeSoto County.
The first phase of the project — which includes a new science building consisting of 14 labs — will begin with the demolition of the library in June.
Four liquor store owners and two moms have sued the City of Memphis, the Memphis Alcohol Commission and the owner of The Station over an alleged loophole in the city’s alcohol regulations.
While the pickleball courts in Collierville are heavily used, the town is adding a competitive edge with summer pickleball leagues.
“Basically, he’s been gone for three years,” his father said. “He wants to come back and represent the city and get it back rocking with having Memphis kids back on the team.”
Keith Grant’s addition to his Union Depot project on the south side of U.S. 70 in Bartlett met with some resistance during a public meeting.
In just their second varsity season, the Lions end the year with a record of 19-3-2 — and much promise for the future.
Elon Musk confirmed in an X post how much electricity xAI’s second Memphis data center, Colossus 2, could use.
If you’ve seen each of the previous seven installments of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, which first descended — from cables into a CIA vault — there’s no way you won’t be completing the mission.
Before his performance at Riverbeat Music Festival, DJ Steve Aoki and former Florida Georgia Line singer Tyler Hubbard made some stops at Memphis hotspots to film the music video for their new song.
Both players saw increased roles for the Grizzlies as the 2024-25 season moved along.
Athletes from East and Millington high schools win state championships on a rainy opening day in Murfreesboro.
Kimbriel Winfield is aiming for four first-place finishes at Wednesday’s Division 2-A track and field championship meet.
Site plans submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis office describe a 920-acre site with five large-scale data center buildings, office buildings, parking areas, internal access roads, a utility substation, stormwater management facilities, utilities and associated infrastructure.
The chefs behind the popular Marshall Avenue deli are putting their twist on a dive bar, with retro details and the return of their smashburger.
Chris Herrington answers some interesting questions about the Grizzlies’ two ostensible tentpole players: Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
With concessions curated by the chefs at Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Comeback Coffee, photo installations and a 40-foot screen, there’s a new club in town, and it’s all about bringing the community to the movies.
What the Memphis-Shelby County Schools budget says about job cuts, additions.
“Jimmy Moore was a good-natured and gentle man. ... Yet he understood what politics was all about. For Moore, politics was about helping people who needed help. Getting things done. “
Teachers with a bachelor’s degree will start with a salary of $51,000 annually and can top out at $76,296.
Shelby County commissioners drew battle lines at their Monday, May 19, session as they go into the home stretch of their budget season.
Generational thrower Ashton Hearn will grab the headlines, but several players on a well-rounded team will contribute as the Brothers look to break their tie with Chattanooga McCallie.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Chandler announced last week that he was leaving his position as executive director of the Germantown Performing Arts Center.
The renovated European-style boutique hotel has been through many iterations, including a bordello, a bar, a recording studio and a bathhouse.
Here are the stories behind the stats for the teams and individuals from the Shelby-Metro area taking part in Spring Fling.
The smoky, salty octopus pepperonata was a close second.
With attractions such as Snowden Grove, Top of the Sipp and Silo Square, Southaven is drawing visitors while providing interests for local residents.
The Chinese tile game is social, strategic and good for one’s cognitive ability. It’s also becoming increasingly popular.
“XAI is creating hundreds of jobs — from skilled trades to advanced technical roles — offering higher wages and economic stability. These jobs can lift families out of poverty, boost local businesses, fund improvements to our schools and infrastructure.”
With 20 years behind the bar, Hunter Coleman’s had the time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails.
This week’s puzzle features a photo from the 2025 Experience Memphis Gardens tour.