MSCS head Roderick Richmond is advancing plans to improve internal controls and district processes in response to forensic audit findings released last week. Now, the district has launched two websites to track progress.
Together, the companies are laying off more than 450 workers in North Mississippi.
How Marcus Stokes went from four-star recruit to Division II quarterback who is now competing to lead the Tigers.
Memphis State student Arthur Allen was hailed as a war hero when he was killed in a bombing mission over Germany. More than 80 years later, Allen’s family will be presented with the diploma that Allen well and truly earned.
The lineup includes Scottish and Australian artists, as well as artists from Brooklyn, Hawaii and New Orleans.
The NBA doesn’t use traditional tiebreaker rules to determine draft lottery odds. Instead, the league goes with a system that flattens chances for a top four pick.
The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.
There are many solutions to a statewide physician shortage facing Tennessee in coming years. Local medical leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice.
Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.
Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Harding, Houston and Millington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
Demand for solar panel storage kept the local industrial market in the black for the year.
While proponents tout the benefits of solar energy, some residents in north Shelby County think those developments are encroaching on their rural lifestyle.
It can be fairly easy to evaluate a transaction: a draft pick, a trade, a signing. But many important parts of the job are less tangible and less public: managing people and personalities, from front office to coaching staff to players.
One hundred years after his untimely death, Harry Houdini still captivates the imaginations of magicians and magic fans worldwide, including in Memphis. In this installment of Ask the Memphian, we tell you about Houdini’s three visits to the Bluff City, the first of which came at the end of the 19th century.
The Grizzlies lost to Milwaukee on Sunday, which was important if they want a chance to finish below New Orleans in the Western Conference standings.Related content:
Also happening this week: Marie Feagins’ lawsuit is back in court, and the Chucalissa Homecoming Festival returns.
After Memphis’ dismal 2025-26 season, Simon Majok planned to return to the Tigers with the hope of making next season different. “Unfortunately,” he’ll now search for a new team. Memphis basketball transfer portal tracker: A look at the Tigers’ 2026-27 roster rebuildRelated content:
Davis — a first-team All-American Conference selection in his lone season at Memphis in 2022-23 — finished with 35 points and 14 assists in the title-clinching game en route to being named NBL26 Championship Series MVP.
The Memphis Redbirds lost a game, but bounced back to win the second game of Sunday’s Easter doubleheader with the Norfolk Tides.
“My kids raised ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese and Genia fowl. Such a great hobby for children (and adults.)” — William Wilcox about Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every yea
“Thanks for this message, Scott. And thanks for always being such a bright light and an important voice in our city.” — Beau Peyton about Opinion: Resurrection, remembrance and the work ahead
“I am excited for the upcoming season. I sense Coach Huff is the real deal. GTG!” — Thomas Sine about Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
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“May we never forget those we’ve lost. May we never take for granted those who still stand watch. And may we always remember that every day, in a city where danger is always present, Memphis police officers continue to answer the call.”
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Today’s puzzle is a close up of a wax print design by Samilia Pelshak and was taken by Elle Perry.
Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s is saying goodbye.
Tigers coach Charles Huff said the team needs three running backs for each game and four he can count on for the season.
Be sure to make extra biscuits so you can make stuffed biscuit sandwiches with your leftovers.
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.
“Disorder does not only lead to crime. Disorder can also be the kingdom of light. It’s about hope. Light emerges from the hammer blows.” Is this not the essence of Easter?
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
Today’s puzzle is fresh crawfish and was taken by Brad Vest.