Director Keenon McCloy discusses the tens of thousands of calls the Memphis Public Libraries receives gets each year that have nothing to do with books. 

Jason Crews is proposing a mixed-use development of more than 250 acres on the west side of town. Aldermen had some concerns and met with Crews and his representatives in a work session.

Former Lausanne star Cameron Kinley found himself at the center of a storm this week after it was learned the Navy had rejected his request to defer his service so he could play in the NFL. It’s not the decision he wanted, certainly. But Kinley says he would go to the U.S. Naval Academy all over again. 

George “K-Rack” Johnson, 46, was booked in the Shelby County jail Wednesday and charged with misdemeanor assault.

Former Memphis Tigers standout wants to make football fun again at St. Benedict.

The filmmaker pointed to the moment he knew the Grizzlies point guard was the perfect fit for his documentary on a rising star. 

Tyler Salyer has been appointed principal of West Collierville Middle School after spending the last four years at Collierville Elementary School.

New directive leaves most business restrictions up to the judgment of managers.

Georgia tight end Andrew Lane is the Tigers’ second commit this week

Memphians know how to detour around the closed Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but electronic signs aren’t as helpful for out-of-town visitors as they could be.

Sherra Wright wants a judge to toss her 2019 guilty plea in connection with the slaying of her ex-husband, former NBA star Lorenzen Wright. 

Three job fairs are scheduled for June 22, June 29 and July 20 for applicants interested in working for Youth Villages.

Coach Ryan Silverfield and his staff hit the ground running with two prospect camps on June 1 and June 6.

Rhodes is the first campus in Memphis to assess this type of fee.

A Midtown infill developer plans to incorporate the front of a small, stone church building into the construction of one of three houses planned for a remote pocket of Cooper-Young.

London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.

The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.

Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension. 

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Based on a scheduling snag, the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is delaying key votes on the final reading regarding the fiscal year 2022 budget and tax rate until later this month.

On June 8, 1999, Verlinda Johnson Henning’s husband, Darrell, died at the age of 45. Exactly 22 years later, Henning appeared as reigning champion on “Jeopardy!” It was just a coincidence, of course. But it helped her find balance on a very difficult day.

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Martavius Jones says he will push for the increase at next week’s council session. 

Gov. Bill Lee is ordering more aggressive marketing and pushing a $52 million infrastructure investment in the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Haywood County.

The owners of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken plan to preserve Leonard’s Pit Barbecue for now, and possibly move and expand the restaurant later.