Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says his budget proposal for the new fiscal year will reduce the county property tax rate by 20% and raise the county wheel tax by another $5.

The Memphis Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks are working on scheduling an exhibition basketball game at FedExForum that would benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.” 

“This time of your life should be so rich with hope, excitement, and possibility. I want you to understand, however, that not everyone in our country is allowed those rights.” 

“By welcoming young people and community voices into nonprofit governance, we can strengthen individual organizations and build a more equitable, sustainable and community-driven Memphis.”

VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold. 

Local minority contracting programs have been thrown into legal limbo after the Tennessee General Assembly effectively banned them statewide earlier this spring. 

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Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.

The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.

After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.

As part of a long-term survival strategy, Christian Brothers University is considering a partnership with a sister campus located outside of Chicago. 

Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.

Mason Matthews’ signing is the 11th announced by coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this offseason.

The faith-based school expanded in 2013, but it’s looking to grow again.

Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” 

Memphis Grizzlies roster news began circulating on social media Monday afternoon, May 12, but the timing of the update was perplexing.

Jon Gruden unboxed a package Memphis sent him after quarterback Seth Henigan appeared on the NFL coach’s “QB Class” ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

A trial date is forthcoming in the federal criminal case against Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. 

Givens, a former four-star point guard, is also fielding interest from Ole Miss, BYU, Villanova, Maryland, USC, Vanderbilt and others. 

The Shelby County government budget season opens Wednesday, May 14, in County Commission committee sessions. There is more than dollar figures and the county property tax rate at stake.

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