The Tennessee Department of Transportation originally identified nine spots beyond the damage spotted in May that shut down all traffic on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but that has increased to 16. 

Local squad headed by Chandler Jackson and Amarr Knox is in South Carolina with a mission.

Dr. Michelle Fiscus, the top vaccine official at the Tennessee Department of Health, confirmed in a statement Monday, July 12, that she has been fired.

During the Monday meeting at the White House with Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis and other police chiefs, President Biden said federal, state and local coordination is essential to his violent crime strategy. 

Hunter Goodman tied for fourth in the nation with 21 home runs this season.

The brain trust has to take into consideration many numbers, including years, production and, of course, dollars.

Larry Brown said his hearing aids gave him trouble at his first Memphis practice. But listen up, people. This is a basketball story to appreciate.

Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approved unanimously a preliminary development plan for the 80-acre Heathfield on Scott’s Creek residential project between Old Brownsville and Seed Tick roads north of U.S. 70.

Versatile all-around athlete is the 14th-ranked player in the state.

The Tigers are seeking a marquee home game, plus the point guard competition is wide open.

The city’s list of those allowed in City Hall only with a police escort grew to 81 in a wave of protests in 2016 and 2017.

At his introductory news conference, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown explained why the Memphis job was so appealing.

The Peabody seeks to fill more than 115 jobs. And in this tight labor market, the hotel is offering two hiring-bonus installments. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division began the process Monday, July 12, of soliciting proposals for possibly cutting ties to the Tennessee Valley Authority, its electric power provider for the past 80 years.

Opera Memphis is listing for $3.8 million its 18-year-old, suburban headquarters. Like Ballet Memphis before it, the company plans a move to the heart of Memphis.

Nursing homes and other facilities’ problems include difficulty finding workers, skyrocketing liability insurance rates and a new clause that exempts insurers from covering claims caused by contagious diseases.

Many of those who gathered said their aim was to fight misinformation and misrepresentations of Jewish people, and make the case for Americans to see what Israel is about for themselves. 

Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.

SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson for a “beautiful flight.” SpaceX’s Inspiration4, a flight to inspire support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, could blast off as early as September from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Byhalia Connection Pipeline is over but a burgeoning environmental movement, with the city’s underground water aquifer at its center, remains. The road to that movement began with the rise of the city’s new activism several years ago, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.

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Collierville leaders will consider pursuing a parking garage and hotel near Town Square Park. Suburban staff and business owners say that those will make the square a destination.

New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.

Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said. 

Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.

The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.