Binghampton’s first grocery store to close June 30
Two years after opening the first grocery in Binghampton, the Save-A-Lot at Tillman and Sam Cooper is closing at the end of the month.
Two years after opening the first grocery in Binghampton, the Save-A-Lot at Tillman and Sam Cooper is closing at the end of the month.
As 120 people were added to the case count, 107 were also deemed to have recovered between yesterday and today.
As Juneteenth arrives, city prosecutor Errol Harmon traces his family’s history. His ancestors, formerly enslaved, founded Brown Missionary Baptist Church, one of the Memphis area’s largest and most prominent black churches.
The Tennessee Legislature broke an impasse Thursday night and was set to pass a $39.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 dealing with a $1 billion shortfall caused by the COVID-19 crisis, wrapping up a short but chaotic session surrounded by protest.
When the pandemic began, Memphis football had exactly one commit. Somehow, in the last two months, new coach Ryan Silverfield has put together the best recruiting class in the history of the school.
A city task force on public safety started its work this week with several calls for hiring local in the police and fire ranks. Meanwhile, an effort to remove from the Nov. 3 election ballot a proposal for allowing the city to hire police and firefighters who live outside the county may be picking up momentum.
Gov. Bill Lee is proclaiming Friday, June 19, as Juneteenth in Tennessee, but he stops short of demanding removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday that re-established the program the Trump administration tried to rescind affects 1,800 Memphians, many of them considered “essential” workers in the current pandemic.
Small restaurants have to rely on customers to show up on time when they make a reservation, and that’s never been more critical than it is now with occupancy cut about in half because of social distancing.
Christian Brothers University will have about 150 DACA students on its campus this fall and is looking to recruit more.
Tennessee gained nearly 94,000 nonfarm jobs in May, but total jobs were down nearly 266,000 from a year earlier, reflecting COVID-19's devastation of hospitality, manufacturing and services sectors.
Ryan Silverfield continues to show a knack for recruiting, landing a linebacker out of Louisiana, possibly the biggest recruit in his short tenure as Tigers head coach.
Loan-loss provisions significantly impacted earnings as banks responded to potential credit problems due to the pandemic.
Enforcing the ordinance requiring face coverings at indoor public places relies on business owners' participation, says sponsor of city council measure.
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Thursday, June 18, that technology, including social media, is vital to the department, and he fears the 1978 Kendrick Consent Decree will stop his department from doing its job.
House and Senate break stalemate to reach $39.4 billion budget agreement as Legislature prepares to adjourn.
The Tennessee House overwhelmingly passed fetal heartbeat legislation Thursday to prohibit abortion, then held out hope the Senate would consider the measure.
Memphis International Airport's supply of 200,000 fabric face masks comes courtesy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The washable, 3-ply, all-cotton mask is made by HanesBrands.
From Murray, Kentucky, to a secret gym outside of Memphis to Florida's Walt Disney World, the star point guard has our respect.
Briarcrest's Sydney Ham captures top state soccer honor. Meanwhile, former Central and Baylor basketball star Nina Davis goes to work at Middle Tennessee State.
Memphis in May has canceled the 2020 Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
As increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are detected in younger people, large gatherings are discouraged. But it's ultimately up to the organizer about whether to move forward or cancel events such as Memphis in May or the Southern Heritage Classic, said Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter.
The popular Mexican restaurant has closed for the time being because two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
In an effort to calm nerves, state Rep. Antonio Parkinson issued an apology Wednesday night for cursing during an outburst the previous evening as he tried to defend a slain Nashville teenager.
The City of Memphis is seeking to modify the 1978 consent decree dealing governing police surveillance activities. A hearing on the request began Wednesday, June 17.