Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.

Cas Walker wasn’t in denial about his outrageous business practices and politics, he knew they were outrageous, and he was proud of every one of them.

Koby Drake staying consistent in everything he does is a character trait for him. It’s worked out well for the former walk-on, which is why his teammates and coaches have referred to him as “Mr. Reliable.”

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Early voting in three city council districts runs Oct. 27-Nov. 11. Runoff Election Day is Nov. 16.

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“I was baptized for the most part figuratively in Memphis,” Terrence Howard said. “And I don’t mind dipping in the water again just to remember what was important.”

The senior forward scored her eighth goal of the season in the third minute of play, off an assist from Anna Hauer. Jones followed that up with her ninth goal in the 45th minute on an assist by Anne-Valerie Seto.

Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Senior Noah Wilder had a strong defensive game in victory over rival St. George’s.

The Eagles blank the University School of Jackson while the Gryphons battle past Silverdale in overtime to set up first all-Memphis final since 2009. Collierville and Hutchison are knocked out in semifinals.

These sandwiches are not for the light or neat eater, nor are they for the faint of heart.

The six-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes incentive, approved Monday night, Oct. 23, comes as Campbell Clinic officials look to build a facility at the northwest corner of Bailey Station Road and Poplar Avenue.

A group of regional organizations across the Southeast will receive federal funding to help advance biomanufacturing.

“He has been working back through some things trying to ramp it up so I wanted to be smart with him,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “I anticipate he could be in the rotation pretty soon. He has some play groups that he has been playing in.”

The building’s owner plans to change its rooftop sign, which reads “LYFE Kitchen,” with one that would read “The Chisca.”

Craig Lafferty takes over as dean of Health Sciences at Northwest Mississippi Community College, replacing Stephanie Mullins.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the fallout of the Steven Adams injury news and recap the loss in the home opener. 

The North Texas offense plays fast. It runs the 12th-most plays per game in the country and is among the top in explosive plays and total yards. The defense, however, is dead last in rushing yards allowed. 

This week, 1990s R&B legends Tony! Toni! Tone! play the Orpheum, spooky double dutch comes to Tom Lee and you can sample your way around India at the Agricenter.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the stabbing “of a jail inmate by another” at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center at 201 Poplar Ave.

As the state prepares to finally issue its first grades in November, the education department and its new leader are revamping the grading formula.

The TSSAA high school football season ends this weekend and we have a list of all the playoff possibilities.

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“The Blues Society” captures the richness and inspiration of a cultural moment in Memphis, with performance footage of musicians such as Furry Lewis and Rev. Robert Wilkins and home-video footage of bohemian Memphis.

The attorney, congressional contender and former chairman of the Memphis Housing Authority Board died last week when his brain cancer returned. Wilkins charted a political course that called for greater Black political unity in recent years.

“No other state has been successful in turning down federal education money, so Tennessee is plowing new ground with this wrong-headed, purely political sideshow.”

Sure, the home team lost another opener. But there were actual happy tears at the game. Why? Because the Memphis Grizzlies are back for their 23rd year.