On Monday, Dec. 11, the suburb’s school board unanimously approved delaying construction by at least one year, pushing the timeline into at least fiscal year 2025.

Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.

Off the heels of toppling top-overall-seeded Northern Iowa 43-39 on Friday, Dec. 8 in the DII semifinals, the Memphis Tigers’ men’s rugby club was at the doorstep of their first 15s national championship.

Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court. 

The music festival by Mempho Presents is May 3-5, 2024, with a lineup expected early next year.

New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff recorded his seventh sack of the season while Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made his seventh field goal this year of 50 yards or more. 

Memphis police already arrested 23 individuals who were allegedly part of a “mob-style smash-and-grab” burglary ring June 26.

The list of government entities opposing a school voucher program continues to grow as the Lakeland School Board passes a resolution against Gov. Bill Lee’s plan.

Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season. 

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Penny Hardaway feels the Tigers’ place in the latest AP Top 25 poll is “a little bit disrespectful.”

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“The council chairman failed to take advantage of an opportunity to positively affect the lives of thousands of Memphians. Rather than receive help, they were served up hollow words.”

Germantown Municipal School District is poised to require tuition for students living outside the suburb’s limits. The board will vote on the matter Thursday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, but the Grizzlies lost to the Mavericks on Monday night. 

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It was a wild day in court for Ja Morant Monday. But it doesn’t matter if Morant wins or loses. This is a sideshow. The real show starts next Tuesday, when Morant makes his return.

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“He pulled up his shorts. Where I’m from, that’s fighting stance,” Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant said during Circuit Court proceedings to determine if he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 pickup game. 

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The Memphis native will oversee marketing, sales and team operations.

Until a new program is approved, students in the major cannot take the state licensure exam. 

“There are places where a stop sign just does not get the job done,” said Supervisor Michael Lee. 

Collierville Schools has expanded its pool beyond three applicants presented last week.

The Tigers will get to play in the Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center next season.

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Among all of the needs facing Mississippi’s fastest-growing county, the supervisors said Monday that widening parts of I-55 is the board’s highest priority. 

To help launch the historic skyscraper’s redevelopment project, the EDGE board will refurbish a neighboring garage for $4.2 million. The Sterick will share the parking spaces with an existing hotel. 

Not sure what to cook for Christmas dinner? We’ve got all your courses covered — from bacon-wrapped apps to a festive Yule log for dessert. Plus, we’ve got your guide to what’s open for Christmas.

Here’s a list of local restaurants and bars that will be open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in Memphis and the Mid-South. Plus, you’ll find some takeout meal and catering ideas for pre-ordering.

Ireland built the Stars into one of Tennessee’s top programs during his 27-year tenure, winning more than 250 games.