Pearson challenges Cohen for US House
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson said he will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary. Pearson once worked for Cohen as a intern.
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson said he will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary. Pearson once worked for Cohen as a intern.
Highwoods Properties developed the building, all nine floors of which is occupied by International Paper, for $56 million in 2014.
The peak days are expected to see about 11,000 passengers per day.
The party-line vote included yes votes by U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee.
The art project breathes new life into the public basketball court.
Residents in a Bartlett neighborhood opposed rezoning a tract to commercial, saying it is not in keeping with the long-held character of their homes.
Region rivals will lead their respective squads in the 23rd edition of the game on Dec. 13.
Southwind likely to establish the run game early against a Whitehaven defense that had trouble in its last outing.
The former Downtown Royal Furniture Co. building, which was slated to become a Dream Hotel and mixed-use development, was sold in a foreclosure sale to the lender of the project.
The city has a cap of $83 million, but could raise that cap under proposed changes to help with Houston High upgrades.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Day 3 of the Mempho Music Festival and was taken by Brad Vest.
“Would 79% of Shelby County households who believe in MATA support an investment of $2 and change a month to fund public transit? Especially if it means they would be able to ride the bus, microtransit and trolley all fare-free?
“While Memphis Safe Task Force agencies are here now, their assignment is temporary. When they depart, the resulting caseloads and responsibilities will remain with our local courts, clerks and correctional facilities.”
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The council passed a unanimous, but nonbinding, resolution asking for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to reconsider the current $1.9 billion plan.
The investigation into the operation is ongoing, and more charges could come.
Mallory Alexander, founded in 1925, is a full-service logistics provider for manufacturers, retailers and other storage and shipment suppliers worldwide.
Jada Lin of St. Mary’s gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.
Other plays feature “Frankenstein,” murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and a murder mystery.
Cracker Barrel closed its Shelby Oaks Drive location in Memphis due to the results of internal performance audits, according to the corporate office.
Emmitt Martin III, the sole former Memphis police officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death that remained in custody, will now be released.
A new comedic crime caper and the 25th anniversary encore of a notorious Japanese cult film are on Memphis movie screens this week.
For a good chunk of this year, construction on the existing Town Hall forced the growing number of employees into alternate spaces.
Coach Penny Hardaway’s 2025-26 Memphis Tigers roster is composed of several players who have yet to reach their potential at the college level.
Penny Hardaway was scheduled to talk about his basketball team. But he spent more time talking about the challenges facing Memphis fans — and the city he has always called home.
This month, sing “The Boy Is Mine” at FedExForum, see Peter Frampton at the Orpheum and more.