In a move that critics say will cause backlogs, the county will lose Division 9 of Criminal Court effective July 1 and Division 7 of Circuit Court effective Sept. 1.

When the NCAA and its five power conferences agreed to permit schools to pay players for the first time in college-sports history, athletes, coaches, administrators and fans throughout the country were left with so many questions.

With The Lake District no longer in the hands of developer Yehuda Netanel, Lakeland officials are waiting for the next move by the lender that bought the property.

More than 10,000 people a day are expected to go through the TSA security checkpoint on Thursday and Friday.

Despite legislation opening the door for teachers to carry guns, the idea rightfully is receiving no support from local law enforcement and educational leaders.

Ready for a minute of fun? 

Announcing the birth of our nation’s 51st state:

The State of West Tennessee.

Chick-fil-A Uptown construction is moving forward, Villa Castrioti is expanding to Nashville, JamRack is now open and Belltower Coffee is serving food at Shelby Farms Park and introducing a membership program. 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

Saints score eight times in the first inning before finally prevailing in extra innings.

For years, Memphis has competed at the highest level in college sports. That is in jeopardy now. The NCAA and the Power 5 have agreed that Power 5 schools can pay roughly $20 million a year in direct payments to college athletes. How is a school like Memphis supposed to compete?

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NCAA, Power 5 leagues sign off on plan that includes paying athletes

Republican state Senator Brent Taylor told a group of 50 at the Whitehaven Republican Club that school leaders should “keep quiet” about not using a state law that allows for teachers to carry guns at schools.

Sophomore and freshman lead the Dragons past Brentwood in Class AAA track championships.

Local athletes — especially from Central, Collierville and Whitehaven — shine on the final day of track and field competition.

Archer CEO Russ Williams is stepping down. His successor has worked on campaigns such as Chick-fil-A’s “Eat Mor Chikin” and Motel 6’s “We’ll leave the light on for you.” 

This year, the market has 44 vendors — including 14 new ones — selling sourdough baked goods, planters, honey, pickles and more.

“My office has fought fraud against homeowners for decades, and there is no home in Tennessee more beloved than Graceland,” Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in a news release.

NextOp is expanding its workforce-training and education program to the Memphis area, which is home to about 46,000 working-age veterans and enlisted military.

Artist and curator Najee Strickland said he wants attendees to leave with a sense of what Memphis represents, through art, and what Memphis means to the artists involved.

A new mixed-use luxury hotel development has been proposed, including a 191-room hotel, a 65-unit condominium, a restaurant/bar, retail space and a parking garage. 

With a new contract approved, DeSoto County Schools is altogether expected to spend more than $4 million on resource officers for the upcoming school year.

This week, Memphis in May ends its run with a run, “P-Valley” actor Bertram Williams Jr. hosts a party and Lionel Richie joins Earth, Wind & Fire at FedExForum.

At Zio Matto, American flavors such as peanut butter chocolate chip and honey vanilla ride sidesaddle to classic Italian flavors like stracciatella, pistachio, gianduia and fior di latte.

Former St. Agnes standout delivers the final point and helps Stanford win its second NCAA championship in three years.

UConn guard has skills that would fit in Memphis, but would he be willing to play a position other than point guard?