Calkins: For 100 years, Memphis and Rhodes have needed each other. That’s truer than ever today.
Rhodes moved from Clarksville to Memphis in September 1925. A hundred years later, the college and the city still rely on each other to thrive.
Rhodes moved from Clarksville to Memphis in September 1925. A hundred years later, the college and the city still rely on each other to thrive.
About 1,200 students will have to attend a new campus in the fall if the board approves Memphis-Shelby County Schools' plan to close four buildings and transfer a fifth.
The resolution opposing the guard deployment as part of a larger anti-crime initiative by the Trump administration was defeated on a tie vote.
The new South Main Street shop offers locally sourced produce, canned goods, beauty products and more.
A week after aldermen declined to rename a Hernando street after Charlie Kirk, two billboards honoring the conservative commentator now stand in the North Mississippi city.
The Memphis City Council is asking MATA to figure out the details of a month-long trial run at no fares and reports on the impact it has on ridership.
The resolution the City Council passed authorizes MLGW to buy a Cordova property for up to $31.4 million.
Krosstown Kleaners was built in 1910 with a bakery on the ground floor and a residence on the upper level. In 1944, the space became a dry cleaning business with the iconic neon sign.
The plan developed will consider land use, traffic, parks, tourism and utilities.
Reserve quarterback Arrington Maiden earned a place in Memphis Tigers football lore with his lone play in a win against SEC foe Arkansas.
It’s a big week of both new and old movies on public screens in Memphis, including one instance of the two categories intersecting.
Millington Alderman Mike Caruthers, who served on the city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen for two decades, has died.
The woman accused of attempting to sell Graceland in a fraudulent auction last year will now spend more than four years in federal prison for her crimes.
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, if it hears the case, will decide whether Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith will face a jury again or remain convicted of the various charges they were convicted of at trial last year.
“I’m absolutely befuddled why the city government, why the county government and why the state of Tennessee would give money to a person to run a nonprofit organization when they had been convicted of stealing money from a nonprofit organization in the past,” said Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee.
Sam O’Bryant joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about Bridges, the organization he runs.
The nonprofit announced plans to build the semi-attached single-family homes on 3 vacant acres in Uptown within the next 24 months.
Brantley Moore repeats as champion as Chip Campbell’s Owls finish under par as a team.
“… These folks do the toughest jobs and carry it all with them. Most of us never have one day like they have every day. Le Bonheur is a crown jewel in Memphis.” — Carolyn Clements about When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions
“… I wonder what the average Memphis citizen really thinks about it? The ones who live where bullets are flying through their homes from drive by shootings. Where blight and homeless people live in the streets or in abandoned homes. … ” — Kelly Sziraky about Will City Council vote oppose National Guard deployment?
“Hooray for the Commission! Thanks also for the 2 term limit on MSCS Board members. This may result in a more qualified leadership so desperately needed for MSCS.” — Mike Warr about County Commission approves moving all MSCS board seats to 2026 ballot
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Assessments of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' buildings estimated repair costs throughout the next 10 years. Costs to keep buildings in shape are expected to be among the factors that determine which Memphis schools may close.
“New structures and new individuals and new ideas will have to bridge the gap between a dying community and a living community,” said Hyde Park resident Jairus Winfrey.
With the new season around the corner, a Tiger exits the basketball program, leaving room for another to formally join.
Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily.
Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space.
Zach Williams has hit comedy gold with his online clips about Grandpa, a National Guard veteran remembering his time in the Bluff City, and a bunch of Memphis-centric inside jokes.
“By focusing on preventive care, ShelbyCares helps residents avoid costly medical interventions, contributing to long-term savings in healthcare costs and improving overall community health.”
Parke Kennedy joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar podcast to talk about GPAC’s upcoming season as well as her goals for the organization after taking over as executive director.