The University of Memphis becomes the latest school to extend a scholarship offer to the rising 2021 star. 

Think of Aretha Franklin or Isaac Hayes in Soulsville, Willie Mitchell in Orange Mound and Dewey Phillips at the Hotel Chisca. A Rufus Thomas statue could go just about anywhere in town and Memphis Minnie and Furry Lewis sure would look good on Beale Street.

Southwind residents Randy and Laurie Higginbotham became advocates for trucking safety after their son Michael was killed when his Jeep struck a U-turning big rig in Memphis in 2014.

University of Memphis offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield is all about dogs, all the time. 

Lin Johnson is leaving after a four-year tenure with Shelby County Schools as deputy director for finance, human resources and information technologies. He hopes his legacy reaches beyond the numbers. 

A Downtown protest Friday evening drew a group of about 100 people. It comes days after the release of journalist Manuel Duran, arrested in Memphis more than a year ago and turned over to federal immigration authorities.

Memphis’ premier anime convention brings fans together to celebrate their favorite manga and anime.

Patterson Warehouses Inc. is planning a $30.2 million expansion. To ensure the project stays in Shelby County, EDGE is recommending a six-year tax abatement. 

A Florida developer seeks tax incentives to build two student housing developments totaling 50 units near the University of Memphis. 

Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.

After saying his office is “exploring” pursuit of a Medicaid block grant, Gov. Bill Lee this week confirmed his administration will make a proposal to the federal government.

Fred's is set to close an additional 129 stores and hold inventory clearance sales across all stores. 

It's still early in the recruiting process for most of the Tigers 2020 priorities. 

President Trump's mandate to dramatically reduce kidney disease and expensive dialysis was greeted warmly in Memphis, where diabetes and hypertension are members of a deadly dynasty. 

Cafe Lit, a literature-themed, multistory supper club with live entertainment, could bring more nightlife to Madison Avenue. 

Thai Bistro in Bartlett is the real deal, authentic dishes that deliver a lot of flavor and a bit of bang, too.

Monkey Shoulder's Monkey Mobile is in town for the weekend; look for the big yellow truck with a huge cocktail shaker on the bed.

Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday he will hold the state’s private prison operator accountable amid a report the number of murders at CoreCivic-run facilities was twice that at Tennessee Department of Correction prisons.

The nation's top high school prospects have all eyes on Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway. 

The historic Woodruff-Fontaine House in Victorian Village opened a new exhibit Thursday to a group of children from Whitehaven, Hickory Hill and Frayser. The group that operates the home for the city is seeking to broaden the reach of the mansion to a broader history of Memphis in the Victorian era.

The uncertain timing over Union Row’s development factored in the planning board’s rejection of a proposal to put a parking lot in front of a Downtown hotel.

After mulling a bid for six months, former Gov. Bill Haslam said he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Lamar Alexander.

Changes to the NCAA's recruiting calendar mean coaches have to wait to evaluate players at Peach Jam.

Some neighbors surrounding a proposed apartment building off Peabody Avenue have concerns about height, but in a zoning district that allows multifamily construction, the developer has the right to build it three stories high. 

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, first elected in 2006, plans to seek reelection in 2020 and 2022, but it's no secret that more than a few Democrats are positioning themselves to run for the seat the moment he decides to step aside.