Mayor Jim Strickland and former Mayor Willie Herenton have raised their rhetoric about each other in recent days after initially avoiding direct criticism of each other.

Memphis theaters have reasonable prices, easy access and, above all, superb talent. When you see a play at one of these venues, you are seeing the theatrical equivalent of the Memphis Grizzlies. Not a team playing in the NBA finals. But definitely major league.

Germantown aldermen discussed the future of apartments in the suburb at a work session Monday. The discussion comes at the end of the suburb's 18-month apartment moratorium.

A realignment of McIngvale Road in Hernando will soon be under construction, clearing the way for a new interchange with Interstate 269.

The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site. 

Jerry Lawler files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hardeman County in connection with the death of his son last year. Authorities say Brian Lawler died after he was found hanging in in his jail cell. 

Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School. 

Already looking forward to the second WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational? It'll be over the July 4 weekend. 

Dalton Al-Chokhachi, a local 14-year-old, lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Sunday, he took part in a cross-country bike ride through Shelby Farms as cyclists try to raise awareness.

Some students do not enjoy reading. I was one of those students growing up. I did not enjoy reading because I did not see myself in the books we had to read in school. It was important for me to select books that my students can relate to, and most importantly see themselves in.

Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.

Next year's WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational could move to July 4 weekend.

Brooks Koepka's victory in the inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was another St. Jude moment.

Brooks Koepka was a winner at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, but so was the golf course, which was praised by many of the competitors.

A list of the final scores and money earnings for the field in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

Brooks Koepka took the lead after a sixth-hole birdie, never relinquished it and grabbed his first WGC title.

The three-time Master's champion will be 50 years old when the tournament returns to Memphis next year. 

The Memphis City Council last month approved $3.8 million in funding for a new Frayser library. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $10 million. 

Parent-led community organization Memphis Lift joined with North Memphis businesses to provide school supplies to local children.

Educators say the four-to-one model of students to teacher is showing signs of success for those with learning disabilities and should continue to grow.

The City of Memphis has an option to purchase the buildings that served as the former MLK Transition Academy, Porter Junior High School, and Boys and Girls Club location at 620 S. Lauderdale St.

Adam Najem scores in the second half to help Memphis pick up its fourth victory.

With Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka atop the leaderboard, the new Memphis golf tournament has delivered on all its promises. And the message about it all is coming from a voice known all over the country.

"It'll be fun," Brooks Koepka said of the fourth round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. "It is exciting," said Rory McIlroy. They both made it that way Saturday.

Jordan Spieth entered the clubhouse after his round Saturday tied for 22nd and his chances of being in contention on Sunday are slim. But he has a larger goal: qualifying for the end-of-season championship in Atlanta.