They’re a married couple — and two of the very best students graduating from the University of Memphis Saturday. But the best part of their story is the way they’ve embraced the city they now call home.
The Tennessee Democratic Party supported multiple events and several rallies during the three-day special session that led to the map’s passage into law.
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The district attorney says false “soft on crime” charges levied against his office by Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Sen. Brent Taylor are being used to score points with their Republican base.
Hart Roper will succeed Pete Sanders, who announced in January that he would retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Coconut cake holds a special place in Monique Williams’ heart.
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Habitat for Humanity recently hit a milestone in Uptown: Two homes it finished building in February had their appraisals match their costs, which isn’t a given when talking about affordable housing in Memphis.
The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.
A new Tennessee Congressional map has left many Memphians wondering what district they’re in, but the Tennessee Comptroller now has resources.
While the shop is open some days, visitors can order Boycott Coffee by landline phone and watch it being prepared on a closed-circuit TV.
The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.
Community leaders and legal advocates are fighting against the scheduled execution of a 59-year-old Memphis man.
A Midtown vet assistant has been arrested, fired for allegedly throwing a dog into a kennel and breaking his paw.
The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
State redraws Memphis 9th Congressional district: Read our full coverage.
Lakeland commissioners failed to approve a salary increase for elected officials, leaving the compensation the same as its been for 23 years.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
“Gerald was a good friend and was sincerely all about helping others. I will miss his warmth, kindness, and sense of humor. He was the real deal.” — Dennis Paden about Former Memphis judge dies
“This is Jim Crow Part II. And the GOP is openly gleeful.” — Dennis Paden about New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
“I think the new state board can’t be appointed soon enough and get started improving the education of students in Memphis.” — Steve Senteney about All Memphis third graders to retake TCAP reading exam on last days of school
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Karen Carrier, who started Memphis restaurants including The Beauty Shop, DKDC and Mollie Fontaine, joins Eric Barnes for this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The wheels came off early, as the Mudhens scored seven runs in the second inning on starting pitcher Pete Hansen (0-1).
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The Tennessee State Board of Education is among at least five state boards that appoint members in alignment with the congressional map.
EpicenterU, a partnership between Epicenter, Arkansas State University and the Delta Regional Authority, will provide about $812,000 in grant funding for student entrepreneurs.
The Redbirds scored nine runs in late innings of victory at the Mud Hens.
HighTee is leaning into high tea, and Raymah Café opens in a long-vacant former Applebee’s.
The rejection of changing Germantown’s charter to make the mayor a full-time position was overwhelming, leading some to think it was a message to incumbent Mike Palazzolo.
With roots in Mississippi, the Rhodes graduate has amassed more than a million monthly Spotify listeners and was the featured artist for March on BET’s spotlight program.
“What we gain instead is something far more valuable: purpose, friendships and the knowledge that we are making a difference.”
It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.
A newly formed company has taken over a Downtown tech-hub project that would combine computing infrastructure, office and residential space on one campus.