In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

On average, Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers will see a 3.9% increase in their pay next year, not including bonuses, according to the district’s top business and finance official. 

Two Memphis lawmakers teamed up to ensure Memphis kids and pregnant women have access to blood lead level tests.

Collierville now owns a former landfill. 

Could the Grizzlies become Tennessee’s team? And who are the players the Grizzlies might select in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.

The great winter storm of 2026 — it was inconvenient for a lot of us humans. But it turned out to be the best thing ever for a lot of local dogs.

Here is an overview of seven races on the May ballot that aren’t getting as much attention as the races for county mayor, Shelby County Board of Commissioners and county clerk.

Today’s puzzle is of the “Hell-o Strip” along Southern Avenue and was taken by Mark Weber.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play. 

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

Catcher Jimmy Crooks, center fielder Joshua Báez and right fielder Nelson Velázquez each slammed a home run.

FedEx recently announced Network 2.0, a model meant to streamline package delivery across networks in the United States.

An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Tifanee Wright has been charged in the death of a Whitehaven activist Yvonne Nelson, who fought “tirelessly for improving conditions for all.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and search crews were actively combing through a wooded area near the site Wednesday.

Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team. 

The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville. 

The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives both voted down party lines Wednesday, April 22, to pass a takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. 

LBMC is already expanding at Clark Tower, and Southaven will get a little hotter and a lot colder with a Sweathouz location. And rent a business space at Crosstown Concourse.

The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.

John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”

Rhodes College, Jones Aur and The Game Table announce new positions.