Missy Rainer says as Election Day approaches, there are “many thoughts swirling around in my head with regard to the candidates and their positions on crime in our community.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has committed a total of $12.9 billion to accelerate research and treatment for children around the world with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Mandy Young, the current chairwoman of the Bartlett Planning Commission as well as a member of the city’s Historic Board, will fill the vacated seat of former Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott until the Nov. 8 municipal election.

Memphis-Shelby County School board members will be reviewing allegations of sexual impropriety by Superintendent Joris Ray with former or current members of school staff alleged in divorce proceedings.

Former lawyer Bret Thompson was disbarred in 1996 for stealing client funds. He’s been repeatedly convicted since then for posing as a lawyer and stealing from “clients.” But as his list of victims grows, judges and other candidates pay him thousands of dollars as a political consultant.

Karen Treas, a key player in the growth and success of Moore Tech for the last eight years, has been promoted to chief administrative officer of the 113-year-old college.

Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.

The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play. 

The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. 

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Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.

At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.

This week’s Inked covers news on Big River Market’s grand opening, June real estate figures, Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate’s new partnership and CBRE’s industrial market report. 

The project will include local crew, suppliers and other vendors to support all phases of production, such as construction, catering, transportation and set decoration.

Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.

In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.

A 65-year-old white man responds to Dan Conaway’s recent column, “Welcome to the world of old white men.”

In Memphis, it may feel like summer has moved in forever, but our Summer ends here, completing our four-week food tour by traveling east from Mendenhall to Stage Road, where Summer officially ends.

It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well. 

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen wanted to offer their support for teachers following the suburban school system’s special-called meeting last week.

The department’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit was executing a warrant attempt at a house in the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive when a suspect shot at the officers from inside the residence. 

In an ideal season, these are the performances that will lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. 

The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

The new three-story physicians building will improve cancer care, consolidating two existing Southaven locations. 

”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”

Five companies received inaugural Gold Standard Certification, a program created via the chamber’s Protest to Progress initiative.