Thaddeus Smiley remains missing after jumping into the Wolf River in an attempt to save a drowning child, who survived. In a separate incident, a boy in Arlington was found dead in a pool.
Five cars were involved in the deadly collision on Interstate 240 near the Hollywood exit that backed up traffic for four hours, police say.
A grassroots organizer emerged as the winner over a retired businessman and party activist.
Shortstop Cesar Prieto had a strong night, with two home runs and drove in five. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and a walk.
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about rising costs and lower attendance figures as well as how the zoo’s focus on elephants in an upcoming exhibit.
“It’s about the mother of the child who is going to school with your child,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “After school you take your child home. The other mother is taking her child to truck stops.”
Terms of the sale include a condition that the new owners will not operate a movie theater without the written consent of the seller and Malco for the next 20 years.
Third Eye Blind, Ashanti, Ja Rule and other artists are also scheduled to perform. Here’s a roundup of concerts coming to the Memphis area in June.
The announcement said Prairie Farms will work with area manufacturers and employment agencies to support transitions.
For years, he has led Memphis’ efforts at smart growth. Much of that smart growth work was embodied in the city’s comprehensive plan, known as Memphis 3.0.
In March, the American Athletic Conference commissioner mentioned Memphis as a contender for future men’s tournaments.
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.
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Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has allowed to stand a lower court ruling which effectively dismissed Janet Doe’s claims against the city.
Logistics company closing its Bartlett location.
Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.
Plus, Bar Limina opens and Dutch Bros Coffee plans second Memphis-area location.
Children’s Day is slated for Saturday at the Hernando Farmers Market with a focus on drawing interest for children’s books and better food choices.
This week, watch a ghost movie at Elmwood, meet Chris Parnell at Comic Con and eat all the pasta at Memphis Italian Festival.
“Civil rights remain a movement, and that movement is more at risk now than any time in a generation. Diversity and inclusion have been declared illegal.”
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“There was a time when drive-in movie theaters — Bellevue, Jaxon, Sky-Vue — were all around town. But you have to be of a certain age to remember where they were.”