Memphis state Reps. John DeBerry and Mark White, a Democrat and Republican, are staying in the middle of Tennessee’s argument over expanding healthcare services, whether to expand Medicaid or take a federal block grant.
Kevin Vaughan, vice chairman of the Collierville School Board and a member of the state House, will resign from the school board at the end of the year. Vaughan said the decision is because he increased legislative responsibilities.
Memphis was chosen to take part in a federal program in which local and federal law enforcement work together to fight violent crime. This week, law enforcement officials are in town for a summit on violent crime.
Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones Jr. now has a street named after him on the grounds of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, "Fred Jones Way."
Vergos played golf with John Daly and fished with Bill Dance, shot pool with Minnesota Fats and picked guitar with Chet Akins. “Nick was one cool dude,” said his friend Jack Sammons.
A federal judge has denied the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by four groups challenging a new voter registration law filled with penalties for turning in incomplete forms as well as other requirements the judge questioned.
A FedEx Express Boeing 757 named Ryanne airlifted 56,000 pounds of relief supplies and equipment from Memphis to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas on Monday, Sept. 9.
Fred’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, Sept. 9, bringing an end to a longtime Memphis institution.
Tiger running back Patrick Taylor will not play Saturday in Memphis' first road game against South Alabama, and his eventual return to action remains unclear.
Citing a mid-summer endorsement by President Donald Trump and playing heavily on conservative themes, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty entered the 2020 U.S. Senate race’s Republican primary Monday morning.
Governor promises a better TennCare program will add services or people, but House Minority Leader Camper believes conventional Medicaid expansion is the right way to go.
Memphis College of Art endures the challenges of an extraordinarily long "teach-out" to give its last students a chance to graduate.
The Almasalmas are a family of Syrian refugees building a life in the Memphis area. An example of the American dream, they'd pushed through incredible hardship and loss by the time they arrived in Memphis. Here, they’ve been befriended by a support group of various locals.
The number of charges for violent juvenile crime has increased 64.2% for the first six months of the year, according to Juvenile Court. Officials and youth advocates are seeking solutions.
The Memphis Tigers defense struggling and adjusting against the Southern University offense may help the Tigers down the line.
Mayor Jim Strickland opens his Whitehaven campaign headquarters, challenger Willie Herenton readies the "Herenton Express" and fellow challenger Tami Sawyer focuses on millenial hopes and goals.
U of M professor taps student to help him with set design for 2020 presidential primary debate this week in Houston.
Community Foundation's new Forever Fund is a permanent endowment that will ensure grants will be distributed for generations to come.
Brandon Allen's brace highlights an impressive night of offense against Swope Park Rangers.
The 48th Germantown Festival began at the Germantown Civic Complex. The festival featured more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and rides for children.
Brady White looked sharp — and efficient — as Memphis defeated Southern, 55-24.
Memphis was able to dispatch Southern University easily on Saturday with a 55-24 victory, but the Tigers still are not satisfied with their performance as they seek improvement.
Kenneth Gainwell is security for the Tigers with Patrick Taylor off the field.
Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.
County Mayor Lee Harris says presenting his MATA funding plan to county commissioners first was the right thing to do. County Clerk Wanda Halbert says she can't confirm if Harris' data for his plan is accurate.