Balancing work and family became even more challenging for working women during the pandemic, forcing many to make very difficult decisions. 

Rising senior’s determination and improved physical conditioning impressed the SWAC school.

Principal Barton Thorne called it “shocking and disappointing” to be removed for speaking to students about the First Amendment.

Lecture will be streamed on institute’s Facebook page.

Austin Peay Station is part of the new $45 million Raleigh Springs Civic Center development at the former Raleigh Springs Mall site on Austin Peay Highway. The station serves as both a traffic and police precinct.

The Commission endorses a gas station/fast-food restaurant for Lakeland Commons, but it has questions about the design facing U.S. 70.

If FedEx wins the case, it could lead to changes in the way multinational companies are charged on income earned overseas.

The council can’t fire Shelby County Health Director Alisa Haushalter, but council member Chase Carlisle will propose the resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting. There could be more calls Friday, when Haushalter and County Mayor Lee Harris speak at a special meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

The city’s boil advisory is being lifted immediately, according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division President and CEO J.T. Young. 

Collierville Virtual Academy – its 100% virtual learning method – could be the district’s 10th school.

City Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen is in charge of accountability for the city. Deputy of accountability is Fire Department Director Gina Sweat.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 220 new coronavirus cases and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday.

Ja Morant said he doesn’t care about his 3-point statistics. He’s going to let the shots fly: “I’m going to shoot the ball, make or miss.”

The veteran coach will work with the goalkeepers.

Kroger did not provide list of stores with vaccine.

The former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home site is considered a prime location in Bartlett due to its high acreage and its proximity to both U.S. Highways 64 and 70.

Memphis looked rusty after 18 days without basketball. But never mind that. The Tigers got the win!

The Tigers kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive by taking care of business.

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Box score: Memphis 61, Tulane 46

One player whose presence is needed: De’Anthony Melton, even if the box score doesn’t necessarily reflect his impact. 

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Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable; could play Thursday

Shelby County Schools teachers received vaccines beginning Wednesday, just days before their students return to classrooms March 1. 

AutoZone will pay its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The senior scored 25 points as Tipton-Rosemark won the Division 2-A West Region championship.

The applicants argued unsuccessfully to the Board of Adjustment that their flexible-loan business is not as financially punishing to customers as payday or title loan shops.

The new owner of an apartment building near the Highland Strip applied for a variance allowing a dumpster to be placed near Walker Avenue. The retroactive request will require the owner to make significant changes for approval amid significant opposition.