In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.

On The To-Do List this week: The Ostrander’s show must go on, Kelly English serves an art-inspired menu and the Stax Music Academy opens the fall Shell series with a summer-themed show. 

Sheriff Floyd Bonner’s lawsuit seeks $67 million in proposed funding for his office that he says was not included in the county’s $1.7 billion consolidated budget. 

There have been several proposals for the site over the years, but the most recent is the second by High Mountain Investments.

This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top. 

Longtime coach Rodney Saulsberry wants this year’s team to honor the program’s legacy — and they have the talent to do just that.

Memphis-based International Paper is laying off 1,100 workers and selling its cellulose fibers business. 

Germantown opens its highly-anticipated season Saturday at home against ninth-ranked Houston.

“The new deal isn’t a panacea for Memphis athletics like getting into the Big 12 would be, but it’s the next best thing to keep the Tigers afloat in the intermediate.”

The Tigers’ matchup with the Rebels is the second game of a home-and-home series agreed to by the programs in 2024.

This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.

Today’s photo was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest at Triple S Skate Co. in Bartlett. 

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Olive Branch moves forward to set millage rate while keeping in mind that reappraisal increased property values, affecting tax bills.

For too long, our city has been defined by others. This national recognition tells a different story — one of a city that’s leveraging its unique assets to compete on the global stage. 

Owner Derrick Craig opened the soul food restaurant in honor of his mother, Johnnie Mae Craig, and to help revitalize South Memphis. 

“I understand that it’s unusual,” Mike Perkowski said. “Some people might think, ‘What’s this weirdo doing?’ Or they think there has to be a catch.”

“Something’s going to come out of this audit. And what we’re going to have to be able to talk about — and it’s not good, bad or indifferent — is how we strengthen our internal controls,” a top official told school board members.

Alfredo Caminata saw the United States as a safe place free from the authoritarianism and persecution he suffered in his home country. Until he was stopped by ICE agents.

The Redbirds gave up five runs in the first inning, and were never able to climb out of the hole.

“Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”

As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.” 

By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said. 

One restaurant owner has allowed her staff to come to work out of uniform, trading chef’s coats and pants for tees and shorts, just to keep them more comfortable.

The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.