Ten days into the new Shelby County Commission’s four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes, while two other local officials are part of investigations.
“Everyone above a certain age has memories of the day, of where they were and what they were doing. It was one of those iconic days in history that we knew instinctively — even as it was happening — would stand out and be recalled among the many other days that would make up the story of our lifetimes.”
After Robert Hodges died Aug. 13 from a fall at his home, many shared touching obituaries about the city’s legendary “Prince Mongo.” But others told much darker stories about Hodges’ alleged inappropriate behaviors around adolescent boys.
Plus, Little Petals looks to new location and Dutch Bros Coffee considers Cordova.
Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
You will now watch the Grizzlies as you would Netflix — directly via an app.
New documents show former DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau leadership is backing claims by the Landers Center head who said he was fired last year for refusing to stop booking Black acts.
With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season.
The campaign-sign vandalism case returns to court in October. Commissioner Erika Sugarmon has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
To most, this year’s fall book sale will look identical to past ones, but the organizational lineup has been shaken up.
“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”
The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.
Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.
This year’s Mid-South Fair includes an artist lineup with some Memphis and national country acts.
In this week’s To-Do List, there’s a new comedy club opening at Flyway, and 8Ball and MJG team up with an orchestra at the Orpheum.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Four years after announcing it would renew a third season, Starz has named the air date for “P-Valley,” a Mississippi Delta-based show based off a play by Memphian Katori Hall.
“You ever tried to type a 300-word essay on a cell phone?” — Daniel Keevy about Last-minute student laptop change leaves Memphis parents, teachers scrambling
“The most expensive thing you can be, in the US, is poor.” — Daniel Keevy about Pulitzer Prize winner to speak about homelessness at MIFA event
“I admire Mark Wahlberg as a man and for his support of things like Tunnels for Towers and him steadfastly confessing his faith. Those are positive things that I believe in and gladly support. Not to mention he’s one of my favorite actors.” — Robert Rowan about Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations
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The NCAA appealed former Memphis receiver Cortez Braham Jr.’s eligibility injunction, which allowed him to play for the Tigers last season.
The Germantown Library is celebrating the anniversary with a community “Big Read” and other events centered on the book.
Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.
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Today’s puzzle features the dining room in The Bistro at Quail. Mark Weber took the photo.
After a week in office, Shelby County Clerk LaSonya Hall says she has found dozens of crates of car titles and registrations awaiting processing — some dating back to June.
“We have been extremely busy. The warehousing business is booming. The trucking has been pretty d--- busy. It’s about the busiest we’ve ever been in the past 15 years.”
Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
A trial date has been set in a federal lawsuit over the fatal 2024 shooting of Jamarcus Brown by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Brian Goldstone wrote a book about the millions of homeless people in the U.S., “There is No Place For us: Working and Homeless in America,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction.
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
The Memphis Farmers Market board president joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk 20 years of the market, Farm Fest on Sept. 27 and a tour of favorite market finds.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.