Lester Quinones announced Friday he will play for the Memphis Tigers next season as the Penny Pied Piper reputation continues to grow.

The Tennessee Black Caucus is requesting a federal investigation into House Speaker Glen Casada's Office and the Nashville DA's Office as the lieutenant governor says Casada should resign.

The Memphis Greek Festival started Friday and runs through Saturday evening at the Annunciation Greek Church; food and fun are abundant.

Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich announced in a statement Friday she is not seeking criminal charges against any of the four Memphis police officers in the shooting of Martavious Banks last September.

David Wingett is transferring from Memphis after one season with the Tigers, leaving Penny Hardaway with four scholarships as he pursues more recruits.

Thai Cobb scores a home run in Cooper Young at the Beauty Shop; it's a salad that touches all the bases.

Lakeland inched a step closer to funding a new $35 million high school Thursday night as commissioner's approved 3-2 a resolution to move ahead with a capital outlay note that could result in a 64-cent property tax increase.

Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Michael Harris called a special session of the local party's executive committee Thursday night to decide whether he should stay or be removed as leader of the party. 

Collierville school leaders Thursday night reviewed state data showing the district applies discipline disproportionately against African-American students with disabilities, and they discussed ways to address the issue.

Memphis 901 FC travels to Hartford Friday to begin a run of three games in eight days.

• Indie Memphis announces black filmmaker residency, screenwriting fellowship winners
• Malco Theaters announces dates for 2019 Kids Summer Film Festival
• Dîner en Blanc announces date for Memphis event 

The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.

Tennessee House Republicans are circulating a letter to hold a meeting that could decide the fate of embattled House Speaker Glen Casada, who is caught in a racist and sexist text scandal.

NASHVILLE –House Minority Leader Karen Camper is maintaining the Democratic Caucus' stance for House Speaker Glen Casada to resign while Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry of Memphis says it is "premature."

A $75 million, 240-unit senior living community won approval from a planning board Thursday after developers met concerns of the Audubon neighbors.

In the semifinals for the third year in a row, St. Mary's aims to keep the state title in Memphis.

NASHVILLE –A second lawsuit against the state of Tennessee is challenging a new law that plaintiffs say will suppress the vote after a massive 2018 voter registration drive in Shelby County.

The planning board grants an exception to allow The Clipper hotel and office towers to be up to 275 feet tall, three times the existing limit near FedExForum and Beale Street.

Strawberry Sunset is a new drink going on the cocktail list at Libro, but you can get it now just by asking for it. It’s refreshing and well-balanced, perfect for warm weather.

PART 2: High-stakes testing has shifted the focus of kindergarten from what's developmentally appropriate to get kids ready for school, to what's academically required to prepare students for their first standardized achievement tests in third grade.

PART 3: Billions of government and philanthropic dollars have funded new curricula and standardized tests, teacher evaluation systems, charter schools and takeover schools. But it hasn't made much of a dent in the third-grade reading gap or any other measures of student performance.

NASHVILLE – In his first year in office, Gov. Bill Lee says he has such a good working relationship with the state Legislature he sees no need to veto any legislation, including an online sports betting bill.

A resolution condemning Criminal Court Judge Jim Lammey's social media postings won committee support from county commissioners Wednesday. 

The NBA draft lottery is less than a week away, and the Memphis Grizzlies could score the top pick or no pick at all. A look at the moving parts, consequences and franchise history at play.

• Dîner en Blanc announces date for Memphis event
• UTHSC professor awarded $2.4M for vascular function research 
• Collierville to recognize youth mental health awareness
• Rob Fischer joins MPower as media and communications director