Knox Shelton, who has been executive director of Literacy Mid-South since 2016, will take over the lead role at Indie Memphis.

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the final game of the NBA’s first half is make-or-break even. 

More than half the initial commercial space in Lakeland Commons is pre-leased, and the first apartments in the $20 million mixed-use project should be completed by early summer, a principal with the project said.

Hass will remain president of Rhodes through mid-August.

After leaving Memphis State, Penny Hardaway dropped jaws in legendary pickup games at Fonde Recreation Center, Houston’s longtime NBA haunt.

Transfer of vaccine distribution will likely leave some Shelby County Health Department vacancies unfilled, county leaders say, as email trails from last month show those now in charge of vaccine distribution had questions that weren’t being answered as vaccine miscues piled up. 

ECS, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark open Division 2-A play on Thursday, with Hutchison and CBHS following Friday in Division 2-AA.

A roster was chosen, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the NBA has restricted events at All-Star Weekend.

The deadline to apply for a free gardening plot at Shelby Farms is March 8.

“The conversion to a four-way stop was warranted following a traffic study of the intersection,” the city said in a release.

Residents who are 16 years old or older with health conditions that put them at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 will be able to sign up for vaccinations on Monday.

Bryant’s Breakfast has been sold to members of the Tashie family and will reopen soon.

Over the last few years Memphis football has become synonymous with explosive offense, dynamic running backs and stylish jerseys.

Immunizations will begin on Friday, March 5 at the locations, which are part of the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program.

The company is setting aside $2 billion “of initial investment” in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy, and carbon sequestration.

Desmond Robinson says just appearing on ‘Chopped’ was a big win: “The response has been so overwhelming, from congratulations to business inquiries. It’s going to take me months to go through these messages.’

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division President and CEO J.T. Young says spikes in bills and blackouts in other parts of the country show electric power isn’t a commodity but a necessity, representing a shift in the local debate that has been around getting a cheaper wholesale price for electricity. 

The Shelby County Health Department announced Wednesday it will move into phase 1c of its coronavirus vaccination plan effective Monday, March 8. 

Locally owned Frost Bake Shop will open its third location in The Lake District, the latest business to claim a spot in the mixed-use development. 

The Tigers have a tremendous opportunity when they play the Houston Cougars on national TV Sunday. It’s one they first had to earn.

Defense again the name of the game, and Boogie Ellis led the Tigers with 18 points.

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Proposed rules delay action on the city adding a $2.6 million community grants program to its next budget.

Council member J.B. Smiley argues that if the city accepts police and fire applications from outside the city, more effort will have to be put into screening candidates.

Council member Chase Carlisle was sharply critical of health officials, the County Commission and county Mayor Lee Harris. The wording was later amended after a lengthy council debate.