“I believe, and my team believes, this is the necessary remedy for decades of disinvestment and failed decisions under previous presidents and previous councils,” said MLGW CEO Doug McGowen.

The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported a better-than-expected increase in net income for the quarter.

An emerging local trend is the number of people being shot while trying to interrupt or stop car thieves. 

The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.

Wednesday’s matchup with VCU is one that’s crucial for a Tigers team whose next three games are all against teams ranked in the top 30 of KenPom (Texas A&M, Clemson and Virginia). 

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When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true. 

The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.

Russell Dyer, Jeff Jones and Jerry “Brett” Lemley are vying to be the next leader of the suburb’s district.

Tuesday’s hearing also revealed there may have been a second gun inside the venue.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers. 

Quandarius Richardson is scheduled to go to trial next year, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office indicated Tuesday that his former co-defendant’s deal could have been a precursor to a tougher prosecution push for Richardson.

The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.

Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.

Customers who want to go to Edge Alley just one more time only have a few days to do so. 

Prosecutors with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said during a hearing Monday, Dec. 4, that law enforcement is still looking for the person who killed John Materna.

What do the Grizzlies do with their roster regarding Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.?

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The U of M’s Center for Disaster Recovery and Resiliency will be tasked with securing funding for infrastructure improvements to help the area better weather future disasters. 

“Some of these folks are here for the very first time, so it’s an opportunity for us to really showcase what Memphis has to offer our international visitors,” said Kevin Kane, president of Memphis Tourism. 

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.

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Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.

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An additional police officer, previously unidentified, was fired for his part in a traffic stop that occurred Jan. 7, the same night Tyre Nichols was stopped by MPD. 

One alderman is pushing the idea of making the mayor full-time. Reaction from the others was a mixed bag.

A vote on a construction contract for a rugby field was delayed Monday, Dec. 4, amid an ongoing commission debate about whether programs in one area are a start or are a limit that doesn’t benefit other areas. 

Roughly 30 faculty positions are expected to be cut. The largest number are likely in the Rosa Deal School of Arts. 

A previous finalist for Collierville Schools superintendent and four internal candidates are among 19 hopefuls seeking to lead the suburban district after the resignation of Gary Lilly.