The Downtown Memphis Commission recently approved $7 million for the developer to begin the process of removing debris and hazardous materials from the building.

In an email to its barbecue teams, Memphis in May President Jim Holt says the festival is “exploring venue options other than Tom Lee Park for the future.”

Bart Torvik, a college basketball analytics site, projects how Memphis would fare with and without DeAndre Williams.

Eight-event series features three college coaches, including Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield. Tony Barnhart, “Mr. College Football,” kicks things off Aug. 28.

Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner, 44, has had a 22-year career with SCSO, including time as a school resource officer, gang unit detective and assistant chief deputy. 

The initial idea for Memphis Filling Station was a growler shop where the owners would sell beer made by other people. Then, after they started serving their own beer at charitable events, they began to question their whole plan. 

The ratings are the first full month look at the business decision that Dan Barron, Audacy senior vice president and market manager, admits was met enormous skepticism.

Alex Collins was on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. 

Commissioners broke their stalemate Monday, Aug. 14, in the selection of a new chair. 

Law enforcement agencies across the countries are relying on drones to help with their work, and Hernando is part of that growing list.

“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”

Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players. 

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Since April, the Mississippi Department of Health has granted burn center status to two hospitals. The Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health has been treating Mississippi burn patients since the state’s only burn center closed.

Courtney Ross’ death is the fourth local case with which civil rights attorney Ben Crump has become involved. 

Rainess Holmes, who has been indicted for his alleged actions in a home invasion in 2021, was scheduled for a Monday, Aug. 14, court date. The trial date has been pushed back six months.

Preliminary figures for the upcoming fiscal year’s overall general fund revenue show approximately $82.76 million, which includes requested department expenses.

Sean Tuohy said he was stunned Monday when he read the allegations from Michael Oher.

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Luken Baker, chasing Memphis’ single-season franchise home runs record, recalled by St. Louis during series loss at Durham.

A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.

Shelby County Commissioners also try Monday, Aug. 14, to break the deadlock over the selection of a new chair after two unsuccessful tries since in July.

Houston and Briarcrest, 2022 state runners-up in their respective divisions, are just part of what should be a very competitive season on the pitch.

A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.

The Cali-Mex restaurant at the Shops of Saddle Creek will be the 13th for Arkansas-based Yellow Rocket Concepts.

After dedicating 42 years to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, where he once saved someone from the edge of a Downtown building, Claude Robinson retires. 

Movies could be just the start for Westwood as the City of Memphis and community leaders hope to bring new government offices and more businesses to the neighborhood.