Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members voted 7-2 during a special-called meeting on Wednesday, March 18, to keep Roderick Richmond on his interim superintendent contract.
Downtown Memphis Commission board approves incentives for a law firm, a church and a multi-tenant property.
The candidate forum included discussion of a new jail and calls for more transparency in how the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office runs the jail and fights crime.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is returning to Rhodes College to speak Wednesday. Why isn’t Rhodes talking about it? That’s complicated.
President Donald Trump will visit the city to highlight the Task Force.
With the sport Heck has loved since she was 4 on the back burner, her art, military service and wedding plans are what keep the former Memphian busy these days.
Scott says he saw “some progression” when evaluating Hardaway’s eight seasons so far with the Tigers.
Inked: Wonder Cowork Create expands; Insomnia Cookies adds third location, and Aldi has extra space available for lease.
The 9.25-acre site is almost as big as all of Overton Square and includes the original Forest Hill Dairy structure built in 1927.
Funds officials thought were earmarked for the center went to other projects, leaving Germantown’s dispatch center high and dry.
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives are set to vote Thursday, March 19, on a congratulatory resolution for Gov. Bill Lee following his deployment of the state’s National Guard to Memphis last year.
Jackson took the baton, becoming a franchise star of another era. Years later, he was traded during a transition to a new era, sharing the locker room with another promising rookie ready to take the baton.
Three years after bankruptcy, “we’re starting to see movement in that development again,” Lakeland Planning Director Paul Luker said.
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“Get ready Memphis! This is gonna be HUGE.” — Mark Jones about Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
“The focus should be getting tough on and staying tough on crime while creating an effective public school system. Don’t expect different results doing the same things. Drastic changes are needed. No more excuses.” — William Wilcox about Memphis’ lack of population growth could soon hurt budget
“Anybody who makes it more difficult for kids to get an education is morally in the wrong. Probably legally in the wrong as well.” — Rebekah Doe about Tennessee House passes bill to track undocumented students in public schools
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Today’s puzzle is from the new location of Petra Cafe and was taken by Mark Weber.
For years, people choosing to move outside Memphis’ city limits have reshaped neighborhoods and changed spending patterns. But now, continued population loss could start to compound in the city budget.
Hyosung HICO launches “Project Innovation East” as the next phase of its U.S. headquarters expansion in South Memphis.
The Memphis women’s basketball team hasn’t gone to the NCAA Tournament in almost 30 years. After firing Alex Simmons, the Tigers are searching for a spark. Local coaches and a former player weigh in on how to end the drought.
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
A DeSoto County sheriff’s deputy jumped into a swollen ravine last fall to save two teenage girls and was recognized for the rescue.
What’s coming to the Orpheum? Here’s a “Clue.” Hogwarts magic, Boop!, a Tony-winning show about a Grammy-winning artist and much more.
“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’ ” Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season Three Memphis assistant basketball coaches not returning next seasonRelated content:
It’s spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won’t be.