U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen was among the Democratic majority voting for the bill, and Rep. David Kustoff was among the 126 Republicans who voted for it.

The 2007 Memphis elections saw Willie Herenton elected mayor for the fifth time and the largest turnover of Memphis City Council seats in the 55-year history of the mayor-council form of government.

“Memphis will continue losing population as it has for the last three years if we do not get a handle on out-of-control crime. And our policies are moving in the wrong direction.”

More than three-fourths of those who participated in an email survey said they want to move Memphis in May’s annual barbecue contest to Liberty Park.

After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.

Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023.

Standouts from CBHS, Covington, Craigmont, ECS, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week. 

The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!

Despite high temperatures, Memphis Botanic Garden was bustling as performers from across the country rocked the Radians Amphitheater even as the sun went down, ending the sixth annual Mempho Music Festival.

The Memphis Tigers kick off basketball season, and a judge is expected to rule on whether to separate trials for three of the five former officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death.

The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher was filled with emotion when being honored Saturday for his College Football Hall of Fame selection. 

The Brothers went 1-2 in the boys race with Joe Edwards (15:41.30) outsprinting Kaleb Smith (15:43.20) to win the title.

“When you think about it, there are an endless number of ways people write their stories on their skin.”

“God’s love is infinite, and a piece of infinity is infinity. If we continue to measure our lives using money as a guide, there will never be enough.”

“The extended-stay market is going to continue to grow, and it’s going to continue to grow at a faster rate than the average hotel market,” said a local hotel expert.

“The temporary restraining order on the Downtown site gave us an invaluable opportunity to reiterate our mission of bringing our community together,” says Carl Person, board president of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

TennCare says the majority who lost health coverage are eligible but fell through the cracks due to “procedural” reasons, such as failing to update their contact information after moving.

Instead of being the team with the initial lead, it was the Tigers’ time to dish out some of the same pain they faced in the past two seasons by scoring 28 unanswered points after falling behind 17-0 to Boise State. 

After the Broncos had cut the Tigers’ lead to three midway through the fourth, Memphis responded with a time-consuming march that left no room for doubt. Or a comeback.

NCAA football box score for the Saturday, Sept. 30, game between the Memphis Tigers and Boise State Broncos.

The University of Memphis Tigers came back from an early deficit to defeat the Boise State Broncos at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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Box Score: Memphis 35, Boise State 32

The Memphis Grizzlies waived Josh Christopher and Isaiah Todd on Saturday, then followed that move by signing Matthew Hurt and Mychal Mulder.

The nearly 70-year-old organization hosted an open house to showcase its new location at Peabody Avenue and Cooper Street in Midtown.

Noelia Garcia Carmona and Roy Brewer are bringing fun, festivities and fellowship to Memphis in the form of flamenco.

More than 65 men took off Saturday, Sept. 30 from West Cancer Center, for the 13th annual 525-mile bike trek in five days to Rosemary Beach, Florida. The trip is a fundraiser for West Cancer Foundation.