Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.

Since Bill Haslam was elected governor in 2010, Republicans have held control of Tennessee’s state government, with the party controlling the trifecta of the House, Senate and governor’s office. No Black politician has chaired a full, standing committee since then.

Epicenter Memphis’ ZeroTo510 is launching The Innovation Lab, a virtual program to guide people with idea-stage concepts through the process of developing an effective business plan. The program is free to those accepted. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 14.

The journeyman taught himself how to perform magic and uses his skills to loosen things up if it’s a tense clubhouse.

Several pool companies have trichlor on hand and are taking care of regular customers. If you can find it, beware of sticker shock, they say. But some stores offer less-expensive alternatives.

Mairi Albertson, the city’s director of Housing and Community Development talks on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast about the citywide plan, and says the lessons of the pandemic indicate broadband has to be able to handle several people online at the same time.

On view through Sept. 26, an exhibit introduces visitors to the couple whose home and 17 acres of gardens became the Dixon Gallery & Gardens 45 years ago.

The new grading scale for Germantown schools provides a scale for the smart kids to compete for scholarships. But it might also keep others from trouble.

Fullback Mark Segbers, who led the team in touches, passes and possessions gained, was named Memphis’ man of the match. 901 FC will be back in AutoZone Park this week to face Atlanta.

The Fourth Unity Walk comes after a year of unprecedented violence that saw 2020 become the deadliest year on record for Memphis, with 332 homicides. And 2021 is on path to continue that trend.

Memphis Athletic Ministries has taken remarkable steps to ensure its first Helicopter Ball Drop fundraiser goes smoothly and credibly.

Social studies teachers question, challenge new state law that restricts instruction on race, racism.

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The events include a free one-hour canoe or kayak session, nature walk or one-hour fitness class.

Research has shown that when teachers receive support from a literacy coach, they try new practices, incorporate more authentic assessments, and ground their decisions in professional literature.

The County Commission’s vote approving a one-cent property tax hike and the City Council’s consideration next week of a 29-cent city property tax hike were the dominant topics in a reporter’s roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”

BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.

Leon Gray, special assistant to Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael, died Friday, June 11. He worked in television and radio and was well known in the community.

The Alabama standout was sold after a red-carpet official visit plus the Tigers’ winning pedigree. 

Roster looking more normal ahead of Saturday’s trip to Louisville.

The popular series at Memphis Botanic Garden starts July 17 with Little Big Town. Tickets are on sale now. 

Gadson “Will” Perry, a Memphis lawyer, has been appointed as the new Shelby County Chancery Court judge in Memphis. 

For Joe Salisbury, it is his second Grand Slam championship, and a historic one for the British citizen.