Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is clearing four buildings on its campus to make the property more accessible, add green space and to save money on upkeep.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is clearing four buildings on its campus to make the property more accessible, add green space and to save money on upkeep.
CBS Radio News ends broadcasting Friday, May 22, after nearly a century airing on hundreds of radio stations across the country. The end is another change in a way of reporting that is becoming harder to find and define.
Farmington Elementary student Josh Verma hopes to be the fourth Memphis-area student to win the whole thing.
Here’s the tea on Dr. Bean’s business and its eponymous founder.
A franchise-altering decision could be on the horizon for the Memphis Grizzlies. How risky is the NBA team willing to be?
In another first, it will partner with another festival for the first weekend.
The Children’s Museum of Memphis opened a new interactive Disney exhibit that officials hope will draw tens of thousands of extra visitors to the Midtown facility.
Torres had considered retirement. But 11 years after his first minor league appearance, he had his major league debut Saturday with the St. Louis Cardinals at age 28.
“The person that invites me to a posture of praise is likely not the same person that brings other people to that place, which is why writers and musicians and artists and creators need to keep doing their thing.”
“Opposing such blatant gerrymandering isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue. It’s a democracy issue.”
“People struggled, marched, bled and died so Black people could exercise the right to vote. They did not die for us to have the right to vote Democrat. They died for us to have the right to choose.”
Leadership Memphis, Christian Brothers University and The Women’s Advocacy Center announce new leaders.
With the loss, Memphis falls into a three-way tie with the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) and Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, Washington Nationals) for first place in the International League standings.
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“Real shame because this team played hard all season. I enjoyed following them and hope their improvement continues. ... ” — John Malmo about Tigers baseball knocked out American tournament by Wichita State
“A good and kind man.” — Kona Betts about Calkins: You know what's right with the world? People like Joe Ford.
“So, where did the Commercial Appeal illuminated American Flag end up at the renovated stadium?” — Harold Burrows about Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition
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Today’s puzzle is the meat display case at Buster’s Butcher and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Among Gov. Lee’s five appointments to a Memphis schools takeover board are a former Memphis superintendent and former president of the Memphis Chamber.
SpaceX purchased the building that houses the Colossus data center for $185 million, documents show.
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.
But residents of the Memphis suburb are about to see their sewer fees skyrocket.
There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?
At the age of 60, Joe Ford started pole vaulting. And started passing his wisdom along. He’s now retiring as a volunteer coach at the age of 75. But you can bet he’ll still be around.
As they’ve done for more than 40 years, New Memphis Institute is working to do a not-so-simple thing: connect talented people not just with companies in Memphis but with other talented people here or thinking about moving here.
Today’s puzzle is of the flash mob performing in Methodist University Hospital parking garage for Brittnye Ostrom-Robinson and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Ben Smith opened Tsunami, a Pacific Rim-themed restaurant, in July 1998. He closed it this past February but would like to see it become a restaurant again.