Former Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the August 2020 Democratic Congressional primary.

FedEx is increasing its financial commitment to modernization and expansion of the FedEx Express Memphis world hub, which will total $1.55 billion over six years.

After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis. 

As he prepares for his second season in Memphis, Brady White is more comfortable than ever.

Ong Cau Cafe delivers on the authentic Vietnamese in a Cordova strip mall.

The Frayser Exchange Club, founded in 1969, is the only civic organization left in the community. 

Former Memphis City Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson-Dean said she plans to begin her tenure at LeMoyne-Owen College with a lot of listening.

Nostalgia can be fun and comforting. It can’t be a destination. Don’t long to go where you can’t go, long to make where you’re going better.

Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.

In recognition of its heritage, the Grizzlies will have throwback uniforms this year and an alternate court full of iconic colors and logos in the franchise's history.

Memphis coach Mike Norvell wants to reach the American Athletic Conference championship game again, this time coming away with the trophy.

A new Shelby County Youth Council will give the county's young people a voice and a place in the decision-making process.

The policy gives the board the ability to deny a charter school application to open in a neighborhood with relatively few students; establishes a timeline for revoking a school’s charter if it shows poor academic results; and provides schools a chance to compete for free rent in district buildings.

Because of our toxic political climate, the two biggest motivators that drive voters to the polls are anger and excitement. The city election is nonpartisan and falls between the 2018 midterm and next year’s presidential contest, which may leave Memphis voters complacent.

The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Aug. 1-7. 

Through four distinct series – Masterworks, Memphis Pops, Classic Accents and Stained Glass (new this year) – MSO will present more than 75 pieces of music by 37 composers and 24 guest artists.

A rape charge against a former University of Memphis football player has been dismissed, but changes in how the university handles sexual assaults remain in place.

Knifebird is a wine bar, but the small cocktail list offers creative and well-designed drinks.

Walmart and the Southaven community dealt Wednesday with the aftermath of Tuesday's fatal shooting of two employees at the store by a disgruntled employee. 

Thousands of high school students have used the log cabin on Poplar Avenue in Germantown over the past couple decades. Thanks to benefactors, future high school students using the cabin will gather under a new roof.

Soul Fish opens its sixth location just hours after being given final approval.

Organizers strive for enhancement of WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational after successful first year, starting with next year's Fourth of July week scheduled midway between the U.S. and British opens.

Developer Tom Intrator's 18Main will partner with New York-based Dream Hotel Group on a Dream Memphis hotel at 122 South Main, site of Royal Furniture's Downtown store and headquarters.

In their first season, Memphis 901 FC has seen gradual improvement and the club is not yet out of playoff contention. By expansion team standards, that is its own achievement.

Madi Butler, a 27-year-old chef from Kentucky, stopped in Memphis on a nationwide railroad journey, an internship called Summer By Rail.