Now more than ever, America is a country of choice. The efforts to persuade and coerce citizens into taking the vaccine just do not sit well with me.

Memphis activists react after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s death, was sentenced to 22½ years in prison. 

Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”

“This has been the most difficult deliberation personally that I’ve had while I’ve been on the UT board,” said trustee Bill Rhodes, AutoZone president, chairman and CEO.

The Memphis Zoo’s 37- year-old tradition, Zoo Rendezvous, returns Sept. 11 after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Six recipients from across the UT System honored with award and $3,000.

During a Friday, June 25, visit to the city, the Tennessee governor also defended the state’s open gun carry law that takes effect July 1. Local leaders are worried the permitless gun carry provision could contribute to a summer surge in violent crime.

Wildwood Farm, one of the largest undeveloped tracts in Germantown, will remain undeveloped. The landowner, Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, unveiled a partnership with the University of Tennessee Thursday evening.

Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.

Pickleball, invented in 1965, is a paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A pickleball court is 20-by-44 feet, similar to a badminton court and often played in either singles or doubles matches.

What made them angels was the sacrifice they made expecting no recognition at all.

Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”

MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.

Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.

Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.

The package delivery company posted revenue of $22.57 billion in the period, exceeding Wall Street forecasts.

Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.

Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat is joining the Mecklenburg County Health Department in North Carolina.

With the Delta coronavirus variant 50% more transmissible than the Alpha variant, Shelby County Health Department deputy director David Sweat said the summer could be “rough” for those who are not vaccinated or have not already had the coronavirus.

When Memphis Heritage hosts an estate sale this weekend, it’ll be a little bit of Memphis meets Paris.

Torchy’s Tacos brings a taste of Austin to East Memphis. Be sure to tell them you want yours ‘trashy' — the word that makes shredded lettuce go poof and adds queso to your tacos any time you utter it.

You want to be sure that your credit information is accurate and current before you apply for a loan, buy insurance, apply for a job, or try to rent an apartment or other housing.

When George Cates died in a plane crash Monday, Memphis lost a leader with vision and enthusiasm — and who was determined to bring everyone along.