Jasmine Carson a former Central High basketball player and member of LSU’s National Championship team, spoke at Sunday’s event.

Floyd Bonner responded to the protesters outside his headquarters and talked about changing state law if necessary to curb youth violence. Meanwhile, everyone’s talking about the field of 19 in the mayor’s race and its impact on who wins.

Memphian Roman Neal II plans to study dance at Howard University. The scholarship is given to one incoming freshman fine arts student each year and covers four years of tuition.

It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.

“On Sunday July 23, we will be coming together to say goodbye to our beloved Hard Rock Café one last time, including former staffers from around the country all reuniting as we celebrate each other and the time we all served at the Café.”

The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.

Customers may come in for a basic haircut and leave with a free blood pressure check. Methodist Hospital North’s partnership with area barbers brings care to men most at risk of hypertension. 

“You don’t have to live long to realize life on this earth is decidedly short. Eternity, on the other hand, is just that: eternal.”

Synthetic identity fraud is harder to prevent or detect than other forms of identity theft. Children’s SSNs are particularly vulnerable because they often aren’t monitored and the theft may not be detected for years.

Since Dory opened its doors in East Memphis two years ago, chef David Krog and his wife, Amanda, have operated their restaurant using a six-course, prix fixe tasting menu. But now they’re changing the fine dining restaurant’s concept.

Team picks up a pair of second-half red cards as winless streak stretches to five. “It’s almost like they got bored (with) winning,” head coach Stephen Glass said. 

Residents will need to stick to bottled water at least through Sunday, July 23, City of Germantown officials say.

The current public service commissioner for Mississippi’s Northern District is uncontested on the Democratic primary ballot in the Mississippi gubernatorial race.

“In some cases, we’re seven, eight, nine years behind. We have got to get back on schedule, and we will. The City Council has already approved this. My board has already approved this,” MLGW’s CEO said.

About 216,000 Memphis Light Gas & Water customers lost power in recent days due to high winds and thunderstorms. By Saturday evening, the number was below 17,000.

For those who want a little Christmas in July, a new pop-up bar Downtown is decking the halls. 

Playhouse on the Square has cut ticket prices by 50% from $50 to $25 per ticket to expand accessibility to live theater.

Results of the water sample testing were initially expected Saturday, but that was before an overnight power outage at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water testing lab.

Memphis mayoral contender J.W. Gibson talked on “Behind The Headlines” about crime, power outages, garbage pickup and the state of the city’s politics. The interview is the latest in a series of one-on-one conversations with contenders for mayor.

Altogether, Canada-based Magna International plans to invest $790 million to create three facilities to supply parts for the campus near Stanton, Tennessee.

Carol Coletta talks about the recent Memphis in May events in the new Tom Lee Park — how they went, how they were received, and what they’ll be like in the future.

After remediation efforts, water was tested and results are expected Saturday, city leaders said in a release. Bottled water will be distributed Saturday morning.

The new facility, which provides primary care for low-income senior residents at College Park in South Memphis, is the first on-site clinic at a Memphis Housing Authority community. 

Memphis Fire Department Lt. Jeffrey Norman died and three other firefighters were injured in the July 18 blaze. A ‘Sea of Red’ parade of firetrucks is planned for Sunday in Norman’s memory. 

A limited use water order issued Thursday by the city of Germantown remained in effect Friday and it’s taking a toll on area restaurants.