Some seniors at local high schools are playing a game called Senior Assassin, crouching behind bushes, stalking other students in stores and wearing swim gear to protect themselves.
When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.
The city may cut its clothing budget, a handful of local football stars are going pro and the state cracks down on “fake weed.”
Thousands of Memphians freaked out 36 years ago when a fringe scientist predicted that a massive earthquake would strike the area.
Over the weekend, two Shelby County officials talked about the possibility of commissioners considering taking legal action to stop the school district takeover.
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is expected to vote Tuesday, April 28, on whether to sell the 2.3-acre former site of Orleans Elementary School at 1400 McMillan to The Works for $61,000.
With Election Day around the corner, it was a busy week in Shelby County. Mayoral contenders hit forums across the area to talk with voters one-on-one. Meanwhile, early voting turnout is higher than the pivotal 2018 County primaries.
Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.
The Memphis Tigers made two more additions to the linebacker room after spring camp.
Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.
This year’s Young, Green & Gifted program capped off with a restoration project at T.O. Fuller State Park. But their reach goes all the way to the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Also happening this week: The last day to vote early is Thursday, and a new water-garden center opens in Palladio.
With the win, Memphis took a one-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.
“There are a lot of soccer fans who can’t wait for the team to get started! We’ll be there!” — Glenn Munson about Memphis FC relying heavily on local talent for maiden USL Two season
“Rep. G. A. Hardaway was a talented and respected legislator and always a gentleman in dealing with colleagues and the people he served.” — Larry Scroggs about Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies
“This kid does not sound like ‘the worst of the worst’ to me. Thomas Jefferson would roll over in his grave if he read this piece.” — Will Hayley about Federal judge orders immediate release of Memphis high school student detained by ICE
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Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis City Council touring the city and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Between 2018, when Congress essentially legalized THCa, and 2025, when the Tennessee legislature regulated it, the Volunteer State’s hemp industry was flying high.
The airline said it was pausing the route because of “routine network planning” and did not say how much money it would save by pausing the route during the summer.
“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.
Many vodka sauce recipes start with tomato paste, but the one from Bardog Tavern and Aldo’s Pizza Pies starts with a marinara.
At the Brick Convention, continuing through Sunday, fans can celebrate everything Lego, plus buy sets and meet master builders.
Hip-hop groups De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan and Salt-N-Pepa all drew on Memphis sounds for their 1980s/1990s breakthroughs. They bring those sounds home at the Riverbeat Music Festival.
“Our culture has some good things going for it, but at the moment, we have dulled our own human-ness in ways that makes the God behind icy winds and spiraling leaves harder and harder to notice.”
When life gives you pizza dough, make panuzzo.
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