In May, Tennessee will stop accepting HIV prevention funding from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, stripping local nonprofits of dollars they rely on to serve high-risk populations.

The Memphis in May International Festival’s 2023 poster artist is Memphian Kong Wee Pang. 

The “Memphis Alerts” program was launched a month ago and is still building its base of users. It’s designed for emergencies and can go citywide or just to specific areas.

Plus, a substantial giveaway from Jersey Mike’s, a Tennessee pizza and beer place makes it into Halo and how much would you pay for your favorite cocktail. 

The second bridge on the Bridges of Camp Creek development opens the way for more construction and better access to the Olive Branch site.

MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams has decided she wants the top job — permanently. 

Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.

Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, a district superintendent for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church, was killed during a July 18, 2022, carjacking in the driveway of her Whitehaven home. 

The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.

The way the tournament game ended was unfortunate and unlucky, but it shouldn’t otherwise overshadow what was a positive season for the Tigers.

Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey believes healthy competition battles are good for the team.

“My advocacy work has a purpose. I have a purpose. And as long as I’m able to advocate, I will continue to fight for others with melanoma.”

After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.

The transfer from Amarillo (Texas) College was the missing piece the Tigers needed to play with Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson and make a run to the 1973 NCAA Tournament.

The solutions require either a lot of money or creativity. Risk extends to both.

As Tennessee again promises an increased number of state troopers, municipalities around the country are trying to find ways to curb the influence of lead-footed drivers, Memphis included. 

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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan is entering his third year as the starter and offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey wants to see his leadership jump to the next level. 

A tentative repair contract shows a projected final completion date of Aug. 15, a week after the new school year is set to start.

Memphis City Council members advance an ordinance for party buses. Supporters of the ordinance cite a lack of regulations and public disturbance problems for Downtown patrons.

A charter amendment that would require candidates for Memphis mayor and City Council to live in the city at least a year before election day could be headed to voters in 2024. 

Horn Lake joins Olive Branch, Hernando and DeSoto County in its decision to opt in to the state program. 

Ja Morant may be back — but he’s not exactly himself. Given everything that has happened in his life lately, isn’t that a good thing?

A Midwestern coffee chain is looking at a new location in Arlington. The town’s Planning Commission considered the application at its meeting earlier this week.

In the summer of 2022, the price of natural gas spiked. While the rest of the companies interested in MLGW’s power supply contract adjusted their prices, TVA was still using pricing prior to that time. Their bid came in lower, and everyone else’s came in higher — much higher. 

The Grizzlies guard will miss his third game this season due to a suspension. He leads the NBA in technical fouls with 18.