Aug. 16 marks 47 years since the death of Elvis Presley. Elvis Week 2024 offers fans from near and far a number of ways to commemorate his legacy.

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In recent years, ingredient costs have been some of the most volatile in history, but chefs can’t change their menu prices daily — or even weekly — to adjust to swings. 

The BlueOval Good Neighbors Coalition led a rally in Mason on Wednesday, Aug. 7., demanding access to the local community center and reiterating their demands for Ford Motor Co. to commit to a community benefits agreement. 

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“Let me just call it out. The money’s at South Hollywood,” said Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs, in an apparent reference to the school board district offices at 160 S. Hollywood St. 

Schools in Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland open their doors Thursday, Aug. 8, for the 2024-2025 academic year with new leadership on some campuses.

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Students enrolled in the graduate program will use publicly available video, satellite imagery, social media networks, online databases and other data to add depth to reporting.

Memphis Police Department officers are responsible for 36% of the vehicle crashes in which they are involved, according to data provided by the department.

The DeSoto County city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Tuesday, Aug. 6, to approve right-of-way dedication for the connector just south of Church Road. 

In some ways, Germantown’s first day of school was just like any other year. But this year also marks 10 years for the municipal school districts.

As a popular musical adds performances, our August theater will keep you up-to-date on all the shows around town. 

“We have made a concerted effort over the last 18 or so months to meet with the Frayser community regarding our expansion and community benefits proposal. We never wanted to ‘push it down’ anyone’s throats.”

Experts will convene at the Stax Museum for a special two-day summit to fight Tennessee’s rising heart health conditions.

Kelvin Perkins, star defender Charles Sullins and several new faces look to keep the Jaguars in Class 5A title contention.

The company will scale back production at its Memphis facility off of Airways Boulevard starting next year.

The Arcade’s Fried Peanut Butter n’ Banana Sandwich isn’t just an ode to Elvis. In 2020, it was included on Food Network’s list of best sandwiches in America.

For Greg Rubin, moving from cornerback to safety has been more than a change in position. “ … And now, I’m the vet,” he said. “I’m older, and I’m at safety. I have to talk to guys and just being able to control the defense and being a voice for the defense.”

When he was 16, Seth Rider told his family he wanted to be an Olympian. It was an audacious thing to say. But that kid from Germantown now has a silver medal around his neck. 

He directed the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament for 13 years, starting in 1986 overseeing its move from Colonial Country Club to TPC Southwind. In 2000, St. Jude made him its first director of sports marketing, hoping to reinvigorate the flagging marathon. He died Aug. 5 at age 76.

CSC ServiceWorks is now at Shelby Distribution Center, an apartment building was sold for $1.55 million, nearly 11,000 square feet was leased to insurance broker firm McDaniel Whitley Inc. and more.

“‘The Obsolete Man,’ which aired July 26, is a classic. ... it was as if Rod Serling, the show’s creator, was trying to warn us 63 years ago that our politics would one day devolve into chaos.” 

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OrthoOne Sports Medicine and Memphis Youth Symphony Program announce additions. 

Chipotle received a unanimous endorsement for its final site plan from the Germantown Planning Commission on Tuesday. The Design Review Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen must still approve the plans.