Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s comments come as the city, county and Grizzlies' pursuit of more funding for FedExForum reaches a critical juncture.

Playhouse on the Square’s latest season includes family favorites, plays examining social and political issues, musicals and comedies. 

In past visits, Publix has praised Collierville on the town’s organization, accessibility, design and cleanliness.

Corrected revenue figures suggest last year’s wheel-tax hike is generating less money than originally expected, at the same time the cost of two new high schools has doubled. 

A manhunt for a man accused of opening fire at police officers Monday morning led law enforcement officers to Springfield, Missouri.

Even with the Tigers’ up and down play through the AAC play, Vegas likes their odds to win the league’s tournament title this week in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Geronimo Kee, who remains in custody, was originally held on a $175,000 bond, but some critics — including the Memphis Police Association — said that amount was too low. 

The Memphis area will be well-represented with teams from Bartlett, Douglass, Fayette-Ware, Middle College and Ridgeway chasing titles in their respective divisions.

Two Memphis players have been honored by the American Athletic Conference as part of the league’s end-of-season awards.

The undefeated Red Devils are three victories away from Memphis high school hoops history.

The University of Memphis, which operates three high-performing schools for K-12 students on its campus, could become its own school district under new legislation from two Republican lawmakers from Memphis.

In the next several weeks: Ramadan is observed until April 9; Christians celebrate Easter March 31 and Jews will celebrate Passover April 22 - 30. I pray that these holy days where we each believe God loves us in a special way can open our hearts to remember that God loves us all just the same.

“If you’re in coffee long enough, you need to learn how to source the coffee yourself,” said Tina Tatum, who owns two coffee shops in north Mississippi and is now operating an Arlington roastery.

“He is passionate about giving back to the Memphis community and uplifting others through opportunities to create and witness art,” said Laura Hutchison Bhatti, the Metal Museum’s director of collections and exhibits.

“Metal working can be extremely expensive and prohibitive to families that might not have expendable income,” said Desmond Lewis, sculptor, workshop leader and Metal Museum board member.

Plus, a look at primary vote totals for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. 

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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway responded to critics when speaking with reporters Monday night following his weekly radio show at Brookhaven Pub & Grill.

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A proposed bill could change how local hotel and motel tax is distributed; any reallocation of the existing hotel-motel tax would likely mean Memphis Tourism losing revenue. 

The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a new dental clinic on one of its major throughfares.

Shelby County Circuit Court Division 7 Judge Mary Wagner, who was appointed to the court last month, was confirmed with a majority vote in the state House and a unanimous vote in the Senate. 

The police association’s leadership issued a news release Monday that said the association was “stunned to learn” that Kee, who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and two other felonies, had his bond set at $175,000. 

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“This makes for $14 million in total from foundations that are outside of the (Memphis) community,” said the museum’s executive director. “That speaks to the national importance of our institution.”

Voters in DeSoto County will cast their ballots in party races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Former Melrose and Memphis Tiger star heading to Nashville to join the Titans.