Backyard barbecuers will be firing up their grills on Beale Street this Saturday for the second Patio Porkers on Beale contest.

The final vote on the referendum allowing the County Commission to hire its own independent attorney failed by one vote.

Memphis football players have been included this offseason in several national watchlists for individual postseason awards.

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The move has been in the works since 2023, taking over the space that formerly hosted University of Memphis classes. 

Ed and Brittany Cabigao have been eating at Bangkok Alley for 20 years. And they’ve been keeping it quiet, but they’ve owned it for more than a year, too. 

A teenager has been charged with aggravated assault, evading arrest with vehicle pursuit and possession of a machine gun.

Both MASE and Bartlett looking to atone for losses in their 2023 season-openers.

Elizabeth Cawein asked musicians what makes a gig worthwhile, outside of what they are paid. Their answers came down to one thing: They want to be valued.

The Archives Bar & Bistro will open in early September, following the completion of a renovation to the restaurant space. 

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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Rogers & Brackin PLLC and Intunity Homes announce promotions and additions. 

The new structure, outlined in a resolution sponsored by all nine board members, is a return to a precedent of the legacy Memphis City Schools district.

“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”

COVID, inflation and missing funding had some supporters doubting the project would ever be finished.

The issue for the multi-use development is adding another set of drive-thru lanes to an area already dominated by fast-food restaurants.

“Our plan is to start extradition, and we’re praying that ... he’s captured, and we can bring him back here,” DeSoto County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Justin Smith said.

Memphis police made 14,399 total arrests in 2023. Most of those, 90%, were adults.

Leaders will review pay and career-development plans for the town’s fire department on Monday. Currently, CFD does not allow visible tattoos. 

New Memphis Area Transit Authority documents detail which jobs the transit system plans to cut as it attempts to right-size its operations.

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As Memphians gathered to honor Liza Fletcher with a new stadium, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott learned a lot about his new community.

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No Tennessee school system has indicated it’s working to train teachers or staff to be armed under the new law, according to dozens of school and law enforcement officials contacted by Chalkbeat.

With some hesitation from lenders and a desire to draw interest from younger clients, developers asked for an amendment to the plan for Providence Place on Milton Wilson Boulevard near Airline Road.

The Rebels are coming off their first 11-win season and are No. 6 in the preseason AP Top 25.

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It’s the perfect way to honor Fletcher’s legacy — and to continue to spread her light.