Shelby County director indicted on a dozen felony charges
A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.
A former prisoner who was chosen to lead the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry is behind bars again, charged with 12 felony counts.
First baseman Blaze Jordan won the game in dramatic fashion, singling with based loaded, two outs and two strikes in the top of the ninth inning.
Authorities have arrested a man in the shotgun-shooting death of comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll in Southaven last week
The plan to replace Regional One Health’s outdated Memphis Medical District campus with a modern facility now totals $1.9 billion.
The Tennessee Supreme Court rules that the former state senator should have his law license reinstated, although the one of the court’s boards indicated he could face other “proceedings.”
In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.
FedEx Corp. filed a notification with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development detailing the layoffs at its facilities.
BartTorvik.com, an advanced analytics website, predicts how Memphis will fare in the 2025-26 season and who the Tigers’ key contributors will be on a team that features no returnees from last season.
This grassroots organization of mostly friends, neighbors and church members grocery-shop for families who are unable to shop for themselves.
Houston and Collierville look to put the heat on Arlington in Class AAA. In Division 2, expect Briarcrest, Northpoint and St. George’s to shine.
A desire for tax increment financing help on Union Depot hit a snag because the developer can’t tell city officials what grocery store is planned for the mixed-use development.
Under fifth-year coach Kenzie Cooley, the Tigers are attracting better players — and beating better teams.
The district is dealing with teacher vacancies and laptop problems, but otherwise reports a “smooth” first day of school.
“In a way, I sympathize with the dilemma facing the U of M and other state colleges and universities. But, what’s next?”
Real estate company Newmark listed the campus for sale, according to its website.
State Sen. Brent Taylor and state Rep. John Gillespie say they have heard about instances of felony crimes being reclassified as misdemeanors. They say an audit is “critical to maintaining transparency, accountability, and the public’s trust in our justice system.”
Also, a new dental office will open in Hickory Hill.
Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.
“… It seems the headline should read “Senator Taylor issues a press release based on gossip”. …” — Jim Mulroy about Two area legislators want TBI to audit MPD crime stats
“Hope those guys can stick on another team. Sometimes it’s just being in right place at right time.” — Frank Lamanna about Former Tiger Seth Henigan waived by Jacksonville Jaguars
“Over 50 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a day when his four little children would one day live in a nation where they would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Like them, we’re still waiting ...” — Patricia Corbitt about Sanford: Republican assault on DEI exacts harsh toll at U of M
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders say they need the money as facility issues grow. But some students are protesting the company’s investment due to pollution concerns.
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Today’s photo is from the 41st Memphis Ostrander Awards, celebrating excellence in Memphis theater, held at the Orpheum Theatre. It was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools has offers to purchase Humes Middle School in North Memphis from public utility Memphis Light, Gas and Water and local dance studio New Ballet Ensemble and School.
Proponents of a plan to move the Shelby County Jail to the former Firestone plant say the site’s status as a brownfield is a positive for the project.
Tigers athletic director Ed Scott discussed Big 12 rejection, Memphis’ deal with FedEx and SEC scheduling before teeing off at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic.
A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
As Porter-Leath works to enroll thousands more prekindergarten students, early-childhood education organization First 8 Memphis is continuing efforts toward free, quality classrooms for kids.
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