“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”

Bartlett and Whitehaven (Class 4A), Memphis Business Academy (Class 2A) and Middle College (Class 1A) set to represent Shelby County this week.

Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

While the Mississippi River group is not shying away from using words like “climate” and “resilience” in its policy goals, members are uncertain how much federal support they can count on, given recent government cutbacks.

Former U of M professor Melissa Bamford is known for her high-energy classes, particularly those she taught at the Kroc, and she’s bringing that energy to a new studio. 

The proposal calls for dissolving the ASD by the summer and implementing a new model by the next school year. In the most severe cases, it could mean the state-mandated closure of a chronically low-performing school. 

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Cam Spencer’s trash talk fueled the Grizzlies and earned a fine. Which Memphis veteran is picking up the bill?

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The proposed legislation would allow public school districts to charge thousands of dollars in tuition if students can’t prove they are U.S. citizens or are in the country legally. 

Ja Morant’s 29 points and six teammates in double figures overcame a monstrous first-quarter deficit to come back against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns on Monday, March 10, 2025, at FedExForum.

“We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”

Collierville approved an agreement giving a piece of a pipe to Germantown and requesting the neighboring suburb to cap it.

While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. 

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The Shelby County Health Department is one of 550 local health departments nationwide earned the national recognition.

Frigid February weather stalled real estate sales, Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ President Greg Renfrow said. But a bounce back could be just around the corner. 

Officials have dismissed charges against a resident who filed a federal lawsuit saying the suburb violated her First Amendment rights. The bone of contention? An 8-foot-tall skeleton yard decoration.

This marks the most weeks in a season Memphis has been ranked in the AP Top 25 since the Tigers spent 19 in the poll in 2013-14 under former coach Josh Pastner.

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, ECS, Houston, Lausanne and Lewisburg are up for consideration this week. 

“Everyone has this thing that crime scenes are this complicated thing. But really and truly, they’re not,” one expert said.

This week’s puzzle features a photo of Memphis Pom’s rehearsal for the team’s 50th-anniversary performance. 

Paralyzed Veterans of America plans to use the incoming community center for barbecues, tournaments and recognition. 

Former Olive Branch police chief Don Gammage faces Dion M. Jones and Mike Hutchins in the April 1 Republican Primary to serve as the city’s Ward 3 alderman.