The awards show dedicated to honoring Memphis Black men and their accomplishments will be held Dec. 9 at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Penny Hardaway also softens his criticism of his players’ efforts after losses to Georgia and Ole Miss.

Most council members abstained or didn’t vote Monday in a test vote on the new proposal to allow Memphis Police officers to live outside the county ,but within a 50-mile radius. 

Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane combined for 42 points in the team’s fifth straight victory. 

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The commission, sheriff and mayor raises moved forward on the second of three votes Monday, with third and final vote in two weeks. 

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Michael O. Harris of GWERC sent a letter of opposition to the City of Memphis regarding One Stop Housing LLC’s proposed project that would convert the former Red Roof Inn hotel on Elvis Presley to workforce housing.

Pho Saigon has been sold, but it’s staying in the family and you can still get a hearty lunch for less than $10; try $7.99.

The coach is optimistic the Tigers can turn it around despite their three-game losing streak and the daunting upcoming three-game stretch.

Kohesian has sold its concept and the restaurant’s last day is Friday. Spence Ray is hopeful about the direction of the development. Maggie Louise Bridal appears set to open in a prominent space on the site.

City Court Clerk Myron Lowery is seeking to appoint former Shelby County Commission administrator Calvin Williams, once convicted on federal bribery charges while county commission administrator, as one of his deputy clerks.

In an effort to draw bigger concerts and compete with similar venues, Southaven officials are considering a 6,000-seat expansion at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott and Lions kicker Riley Patterson combined to score 26 points on Sunday, Dec. 5.

City mulls major riverfront improvements with possible funding from the state. 

Calvin Austin III’s injury status will be a factor in his decision to suit up one more time for the Tigers. 

Standouts from Bluff City, East, Houston, MHEA and Tipton-Rosemark up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. 

Standouts from Hernando, Northpoint, Trezevant, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9.

The coronavirus Omicron variant isn’t in Tennessee yet — or, at least, no cases have been identified — but state Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said Monday, Dec. 6, that she expects it to arrive within a few weeks.

The low-interest loan will finance infrastructure to protect parts of the city from flooding.

The Tigers’ upset losses have sent them tumbling after rising as high as No. 9 this season.

Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks said movies like ‘300’ and ‘Gladiator’ serve as a reminder that every game will be a war. 

Rhodes College announced that its 21st president is currently a dean at Southern Methodist University.

The Dec. 28 game will pit Bulldogs coach Mike Leach against one of his former schools.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer who grew up in Binghampton died Friday night in Memphis.

‘I am excited to know that in a few years Memphis will have ... a riverfront park that will invite us all to enjoy the most important amenity we all share, the Mississippi River.’