“Memphis is at a critical juncture. We cannot afford to continue the stagnation. We cannot continue allowing crime, poverty and low educational achievement to define this city.”

Seth Henigan, fifth on the Tigers’ career passing yards leaders list, should be an entertaining watch when Navy comes to town for an ESPN-televised game Thursday night.

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Memories of that first year under Plan Z still linger for those who lived through it. 

Two of the three positions in City Council Super District 9 have incumbents facing one challenger each. 

“Whether it results in a conviction or not, that record can go with you to your grave unless you proactively get it expunged, if you’re eligible to do that. Many, many people are not,” said Josh Spickler, head of Just City.

The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.

Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.

University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.

Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith made their initial appearances in federal court Wednesday before Magistrate Judge Charmiane Claxton and were arraigned on the charges.

Whether at Tom Lee Park or one of the many fests, get outside this weekend. And here’s hoping you find some good eats and drinks when you do.

August home sales in the Memphis area were down 18% compared to the same month a year ago, and year-to-date sales dropped 26%.

The new location, a 30,000-square-foot space at 107 S. Main St., will feature four concepts. Each concept will be a smaller type of restaurant.

All the familiar voices will be back on the Memphis Grizzlies’ television broadcast this season.

In this week’s Sound Bites, producer Natalie Van Gundy and columnist Chris Herrington talk about some recent Memphis restaurant news: a new Elwood’s Shack looming, the opening of Hive Bagel & Deli and more.

The scene at the center of Tom Lee Park this first week has felt like different types of Memphians — different ages and races, but even more so people from different neighborhoods and economic status — sharing free, open space, in a way that’s too rare. 

Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.

Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.

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From the artwork covering the catalog, to the artist hired to create pieces in front of museum guests, a major exhibition has multiple Memphis influences.

Students at Peabody Elementary School will attend class at two other buildings while the school district works to eliminate mold from the 114-year-old structure.

COVID hasn’t gone away, but experts say the trend is in the right direction. 

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City Council Super District 8 covers half of the city’s population. All three Super District seats are on the October Memphis ballot, and two of the races are contested in the upcoming city elections.

It took the Tennessee Valley Authority 90 years to build its current electric grid, but it’s going to need to move a lot quicker to keep up with its customers’ need for power. 

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Reaves Law Firm, Marx-Bensdorf Realtors, and Overton Park Shell announce promotions and additions. 

Southaven aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of a millage increase Tuesday, Sept. 12, as part of the city’s proposed $68.83 million general-fund budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins Oct. 1.