“Imagine our city’s future defined by audacity and innovation, not vague and undefined promises to be ‘tough on crime’ and to create ‘more youth opportunities.’”

The Daily Memphian invited the top Memphis mayoral contenders to tell us more about themselves and their candidacy in their own words.

Through its first decade, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital has continued to grow, living up to the need that was anticipated when it opened.

Campaigns are anticipating a voter turnout of around 100,000 voters when all of the votes are counted Oct. 5. Some candidates believe one of them could win the mayors race with as few as 25,000 votes. 

New Memphis hosted “Spillit: Baggage Claim,” an event honoring local teachers with its 2023 Educators of Excellence awards and providing them with an open forum to share their stories.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.

“However, knowing STEM’s impact is only half the battle. Demographic trends around how specific groups are able to seamlessly integrate into these careers indicate we still have work to do.”

“We believe that places for people to connect – safely, healthfully and happily – are more than simple amenities; they’re critical to our community.”

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After starting the season with a shutout loss, Bartlett quarterback Kam Alexander and a strong defense led the Panthers over the Lynx.

Makhi Shaw scored twice to lead his team to a second straight victory over a Dandy Dozen opponent.

DeSoto County officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the $19 million Agri-Education Center Friday, Aug. 25.

The Germantown employee responsible for the refueling leak that caused the suburb’s water crisis last month was away from the generator for more than a half hour, according to records of the internal investigation released Friday.

The board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which provides MLGW with electricity, approved a 4.5% rate hike Thursday. The increase will equal about $3.50 more each month for TVA’s 10 million customers across seven states.

Brad Loos will manage the Memphis Athletics Fund and lead the strategic planning of major gifts for the athletic department.

Citizens at the meeting said issues they face include lack of accessibility, long wait times, lack of communication and broken-down buses.

Germantown will begin work on improvements to Wolf River Boulevard and Germantown Road next week. The intersection is one of the busiest in Shelby County.

The videos show some of what occurred the day of the encounter, but they don’t answer a number of key questions. 

“To wear my son’s cremated ashes around my neck this morning, I want justice for my son. My son was murdered. He wasn’t killed,” said Charlotte Haggett, Jarveon Hudspeth’s mother.

Horton Jr. will bring “a wealth of experience” to his new role, according to MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams.

The Memphis in May International Festival was founded to promote foreign business investment in the city. The tradition will continue with the Greater Memphis Chamber announcing the 2024 honored country next week.

When 12% of the voters can put a candidate in the top four or five, the votes in your Friday night poker game could put somebody over the top.

“I’m not saying (my barbecue) is the best,” Willie Burton said. “But it will be Memphis-style barbecue at its best.”

Half a century ago this month, 39,000 Memphis children — about a third of the then-Memphis City Schools system — were told to board school buses and continue their education at new schools in an effort to racially integrate them.

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Freshman Anna Hauer opened the scoring in the 18th minute and fellow freshman Ashley Henderson (Harding Academy) scored twice to propel the 17th-ranked Tigers to a 6-1 win over Ohio State.