Activists have painted Black Lives Matter on sidewalks surrounding the site where the statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest stood for decades before it was removed in 2017. 

A study released this month found that men are less likely to wear masks in public than women. 'Men more than women agree that wearing a face covering is shameful, not cool, a sign of weakness, and a stigma,' one of the study’s authors said.

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that it will not block a judge’s order offering a by-mail voting option to all eligible voters while the state continues to appeal.

Board of Adjustment members praised the vision to revive the historic Luciann movie theater, but rejected a zoning variance with a tie vote because of a procedural issue.

The new gallery opens in a community rich with history and with plans for exhibits and programs.

Closed food containers, liability waivers, masks, social distancing, clapping instead of shouting, limited seating — are all new proposed rules that could make the Liberty Bowl look a lot different this fall.

MLB will have a 60-game season, but with no minor-league season, no St. Louis Cardinals "taxi squad" working out in Memphis and no pop-up league for minor-league free agents. AutoZone Park will not have any pro baseball this year.

An "early termination" clause in the Grizzlies lease poses a real challenge for the city and county. But if you're worried about the Grizzlies relocating someday, that's not what you should be most worried about.

The Memphis Grizzlies have met with city and county officials to discuss a little-known "early termination" clause in the Grizzlies lease which could require the city and county to spend millions to make up for ticket shortfalls this season — or risk losing the team. 

Emilia Pinto believes that when the second genetic mutation aligns with a gene introduced by Brazilian colonizers, the incidence for cancer increases.

Attorneys in Memphis march against racism in the community and legal system during a "unity march."

Group-play, 16-game season among news announced by USL Championship.

Amtrak says it will reduce service on City of New Orleans to three times a week starting Oct. 1 because of COVID-19, but daily service could resume next summer. 

In the past two weeks, the county reported at least 100 new cases 11 times and the three highest day-over-day increases to date. The record increase being 385 new cases reported Saturday, June 20.

Superintendent Joris Ray’s lowest score was in his relationship with district staff, especially in implementing a “rigorous, accurate” employee evaluation system. 

The plan is to preserve the bottom 20 feet of 7 Vance’s historic masonry facade, plus the smokestack.

Arlington Community Schools board members say farewell to retiring superintendent Tammy Mason, who wraps up her tenure at the end of this month.

The 191 newly reported coronavirus cases come from 1,342 tests, a positivity rate of 14.2%.

Octapharma Plasma is seeking a conditional use permit to operate where the Salvation Army closed its Family Store and Donation Center on Austin Peay Highway.

KIPP gave up on their students, families, faculty and staff after only a few years of operation. This was a financial decision that is inequitable to the historic Alcy Ball community in South Memphis.

Eating dinner outside is a pleasure, but it does get really hot here. Still: Sweaty or COVID? Flies or COVID? I know my answer. I think it’s your answer too, because so many of you have asked me where you can eat outdoors. Here's a guide.

Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024. 

The federal agency’s formal response to the draft report released last month says Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division could lose $260 million a year if it drops TVA to go with another electric power supplier. 

West Memorials on Broad Avenue claims the proposed gas station next door blocks access to its loading dock.

Over the past eight days, Shelby County recorded its three highest day-over-day increases since the pandemic began locally in March. Saturday’s report of 385 new cases from the health department being the high point.