Fred's Inc. grew from a single store in downtown Coldwater, Mississippi, in 1947 to a chain of 700 stores across the Southeast, but is it being downsized out of existence?

The incumbent and challenger Tami Sawyer have a complex history on what is arguably the most volatile issue of the mayor's race. 

In 1977, Deborah Groseclose was brutally raped and murdered at her home in Memphis. Evidence showed that her husband paid two men to kill her for insurance money. Her husband died in prison, but his two codefendants are up for parole, and her family is fighting to keep them in prison. 

The first installment of our – and your – collection of 200 memorable Memphians. 

As the Battle of the Bulge 75th anniversary approaches, a Memphis veteran recalls the ingenious technique soldiers used to keep their socks dry in the snow and ice. 

Memphis coach Mike Norvell praised his defense during a scrimmage that was part of the annual Fan Fest for the Tiger faithful.

Five contenders for District 7 pitch their qualifications as they attempt to unseat incumbent Berlin Boyd in the October election.

The shotgun house at Beale and Fourth has a new commitment by the city to promote W.C. Handy's music more than a century after he puts the blues on sheet music and spread the music form around the world. 

Grassroots organization Coliseum Coalition wants to invite the public in to see the condition of the Mid-South Coliseum. But first, they've got to clean it up.

Researchers around the globe are tapping into St. Jude Cloud, a repository of the millions of molecular structures that make up the hospital's patients.

The Lottery Corporation has no timeline for setting rules and structure, and the new gaming advisory council awaits five of nine appointments to get started.

Memphis 901 FC's push for a spot in the United Soccer League playoffs got a little bit more difficult Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

Noura Jackson was in Memphis with the author of a book that criticizes the handling of Jackson's trial for her mother's murder. 

Demolition to clear the way for the $950 million project is delayed until this fall.

Coach Mike Norvell remains excited about the future of the Memphis quarterbacks after the departure of Brady McBride.

Leaders of the “Memphis Campaign for Public Safety” said on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast they think the wording of the Oct. 3 ballot question is clear although Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has said if it is approved, it would still have to go to the City Council for approval.

Many believe CBD has medicinal qualities that make it useful for a wide variety of conditions. Its popularity has allowed Bartlett resident Tony Falasca to grow his 901 CBD Shop to two stores and possibly a third in Millington. 

Memphis 901 FC made diverse group of soccer fanatics into a family. The Bluff City Mafia is the result of that camaraderie. 

Republican, Democratic senators take contrasting views on the Mississippi immigrant roundups and federal government action.

Referrals from judges led to a new divorce and separation counseling program at Kindred Place that puts more focus on the emotional impact of separations on the children. 

During a recent orientation, newly hired teachers learned more about the Shelby County Schools focus on social and emotional learning. 

Memphis and Shelby County economic development organizations are promoting eight newly designated opportunity zone areas consisting of 32 census tracts, 30 in Memphis and two in Millington.

A medical supply company is moving distribution operations to Southaven, creating 450 jobs there.

The new University of Memphis athletic director was impressed by — and aims to build on — the 'momentum' of the school.

Laird Veatch, an athletic administrator at the University of Florida, was named the University of Memphis athletic director. In addition to 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Veatch also was a linebacker at Kansas State.