A new plan for a local crime lab would focus on three specific areas with an estimated annual cost of $5.5 million. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy took the plan to Shelby County Commissioners Wednesday, June 4.
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
“Much of my career has come to fruition because of a series of seemingly unrelated events and life experiences, but there is one thing that has been quite deliberate: Memphis.”
There were a few highlights for Memphis, mostly thanks to Matt Koperniak, who is 4 for 7 in the series with three RBIs.
“The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”
At a Planning Commission meeting, some officials and residents spoke against a project feet away from a preschool. “If I were to tell a pedophile that his balcony could look over into a playground where little children are playing 10 feet away, I would see his eyes light up.”
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.
An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up.
A vacant building in Klondike should soon undergo renovations to become the Northside Grill.
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave would not speak to a reporter after the meeting when asked about the tuition increases.
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
The Memphis Tigers athletic department has announced dates and locations for multiple Tigers on Tour stops this summer.
Tigers director of basketball operations Jordan VerHulst had been a member of coach Penny Hardaway’s staff the past four seasons in what was his second stint at Memphis.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the complex situation facing the Grizzlies when it comes to a potential Jaren Jackson Jr. extension this summer.
Arkansas is the highest remaining national seed and its matchup with Tennessee is sure to draw the most eyes.
The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.
Memphis came in second behind San Francisco, which saw 764 car thefts per 100,000 people.
Plus, Burlington is moving its Bartlett store.
“… At least they have a union to represent them. There are headlines every day about more FedEx layoffs, done entirely at the whim of management. If more employees were organized, they would have more leverage with this huge corporation that treats them as expendable.” — Dwayne Byrd about FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
“All-day breakfast and original hash browns and biscuits is a good move. Midtown folks appreciate tradition while also being open to new ideas. Thanks for bringing the Barksdale back and for listening to feedback. Is your chocolate pie baker still there?” — Patricia Haley about Barksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest
“Sounds like Collierville BMA is wise. Knee-jerk writing of new code/ordinances can backfire and put your City in court unnecessarily spending tax dollars. Gotta be very careful with the wording and the intent of any new code/rules.” — Teresa Holimon about Despite Collierville party foul, leaders won’t limit residential gatherings
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The century-old congregation would move from its current sanctuary to a new church at the corner of Poplar Avenue.
An official depth chart likely won’t be released until the week of the season opener, but here are projections at the skill positions heading into the Memphis Tigers’ 2025 football season.
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The claims offer the 18-month, $487,500 payout described in Feagins’ contract as an alternative outcome to returning her to the school district’s superintendent seat.
“This is the first time since the inception of the building that we’ve had any substantial or any availability beyond one or two suites. This building offers way more than any other building in this city.”
Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens, a National Fastpitch Coaches Association first-team All-American, allowed just one earned run on five hits and struck out nine for the Vols (47-17).
The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.
Third-generation corndog vendor Dustin Herrington has not missed a Germantown Charity Horse Show since he was born. But the show took on new meaning after his mom died of breast cancer in 2018.
Novel Bookstore will host a launch party for Robert Busby’s “Bodock: Stories.” The short-story collection is set in North Mississippi during the ice storm of 1994.
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
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.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.