Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week. 

Forked River Commons in Millington gains two tenants, Crosstown Shoppes signs two leases, Great Escape Coaching moves into a Ridgeway Center office building, and The Daily Memphian looks for a new home. 

The budget proposal Young brought forward Tuesday is technically three budgets: one that offers a bare-bones status quo, a middle ground and the 75-cent tax increase that Young said would provide “value” to residents. 

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Etairos HVAC, University of Memphis, DCA and Marx-Bensdorf Realtors announce additions. 

Playoff picture still cloudy with one district game left for each team.

The council also passed a resolution opposing the state legislation that allows teachers to go armed on school property after the bill cleared the House earlier Tuesday in Nashville. 

The developers shouldn’t be able to pursue any similar projects for five years, but a representative of the project said otherwise. 

Although the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a similar bill in March, both houses would have to approve such a bill before it could head to the governor for his signature.

Dr. Reginald Coopwood continues his community outreach to drum up support for transforming Shelby County’s public hospital into an academic medical center in partnership with UTHSC. 

The owners of The Dame, which will be located in a den-like space inside the renovated Hotel Pontotoc, say they plan to fill a niche for people looking for a nice glass of wine outside a high-end restaurant. 

Some opponents of the bill hope liability concerns may make teachers and schools think twice before adopting the program.

Young presented his budget propsosal including the first tax hike in more than nine years for the city Tuesday, April 23, at the top of Tuesday’s Memphis City Council meeting. Council budget deliberations begin next month.

When considering a request for $12 million for Youth Villages’ Memphis Allies program, the state Senate’s Finance, Ways and Means committee cut $1.75 million from four other Memphis nonprofits. 

The Saturday shooting that killed two and wounded seven came up in Tuesday, April 23, City Council committee sessions where Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis talked about federal charges and a shift in strategy.

The weekly flight will leave Sunday mornings for 2 months, starting May 19.

The former Pyramex site will host a specialty pharmacy. The site’s main purpose is the assembly, processing, storage and distribution of drugs.

For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.

March total home sales were down almost 10% from last year but up 12.5% from February, according to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors housing-market report.

Starting Tuesday, April 23, through Saturday, April 27, the festival will offer games, rides and barbecue cooking contests. 

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave addresses the departure of athletic director Laird Veatch and names an interim AD.

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Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.

The chefs affectionately known around Memphis as the “Patty Daddys” are opening a new restaurant where they can support their families and “not have to work for the man.”