With a new solar facility destined for the town of Walls, Mississippi looks to enhance it reputation as a future green energy state.

These empanadas are large, well more than a handful each, about the size of a typical Southern fried pie. They’re sold from a food truck on North Germantown Parkway.

Black women have contributed mightily to the growth of this country since its beginning. And it’s high time that one of them represent what should be a more diverse makeup of the nation’s highest court.

Gov. Bill Lee has announced the completion of his review of the Basic Education Program, the formula that decides how much money each school district gets from the state. 

With a menu exactly the same as it was when it closed in 2017, eating at The Farmer is a reunion with old favorites.

The City Council Scorecard looks at how the votes lined up on the second rejection in three months for a convenience store with gas pumps at Broad Avenue and Tillman Street.

“We failed Eric Dale Martin, we lost some of ourselves on that sidewalk, and we must mourn the loss,” says Dan Conaway.

Lester Quinones led with 17 points, including four 3-pointers, and the return of Chandler Lawson from injury proved to be a key element.

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Box score: Memphis 71, ECU 54

When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that. 

The freshman will miss his second straight game.

Andrew Thomas wins with 55% of vote; Keria McGhee wins with 57%.

The Grizzlies point guard will play with the league’s best in the All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Cleveland.

Junior is on a 3-point tear for one of the area’s top teams.

International Paper reported fourth-quarter earnings of $.78 per share. Wall Street analysts expected $.87 per share. 

The grant will allow the organization to recover from the pandemic and can be used to save jobs and to fund various operations and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation.

Alderman Billy Patton has decided to step aside after 12 years serving on the Collierville board. That will mean an open seat for the Nov. 8 municipal elections.

“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said. 

Former U of M basketball star Cedric Henderson is the second head coach to depart the Dragons’ boys varsity team. Scott Robinson resigned earlier, after an investigation.

South Point Grocery plans to open one block from Central Station at 136 Webster Ave., the site of the former Liberty Cash Grocers.

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More than 200 of the area’s top players ranked this week.

The projected NBA draft lottery pick is set to release a non-fungible token as part of the inaugural “Candy Sweet Futures” college basketball line.