The Old Towne Parish in Olive Branch continues to take shape with new businesses and restaurants in the future and plans for a residential component.

Baseball’s automated ball-strike (ABS) system is getting a long look from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The Memphis Redbirds and other Triple-A teams are now playing all games with one of two ABS versions.

In the face of political pressure, Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen gave his firmest no yet — MLGW won’t be bidding out its energy supply again anytime soon. 

State Senator Brent Taylor discusses increasing penalties for certain violent crimes and proposed legislation that seeks to stem the rise in juvenile crime.

“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, and above all these put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

Kentucky Derby fans put on their fanciest hats and headed to The Grove at 1801 Exeter Road in Germantown Saturday, May 6, to watch the famous horse race on a giant outdoor screen. Mint juleps were served to add to the Derby atmosphere.

When the Memphis Showboats defeated the Michigan Panthers on Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit, they picked up their first win since June 1985.

Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.

After a two-year closure, Morris Park reopens with new amenities and more accessibility. “There’s ADA required, and then there is ADA intentional,” Memphis Parks executive director said. “We try to be ADA intentional.”

In honor of this year’s Memphis in May spotlight country, we bring you the national dish of Malaysia. This version includes a spiced fried chicken, anchovies sambal and coconut rice. 

Negotiations have broken down for Lakeland to purchase a hotel site near Interstate 40, and the suburb will go through condemnation procedures with a YMCA on the horizon.

Choices has opened a new walk-in clinic at its existing Poplar Avenue location, where services include birth control, pregnancy confirmation and STI testing.

Bands, fans, vendors all celebrate the return of Beale Street Music Festival to its traditional home in Tom Lee Park on a beautiful Friday night.

With the pitch-count limit at the forefront of his coach’s mind, the class of 2024 standout had just enough to hold off Houston and earn his team a spot in Saturday’s district title game.

The Beale Street Music Festival returned to Tom Lee Park Friday, May 5, with acts including Low Cut Connie, Toadies, The Lumineers, Marcy Playground and P.J. Morton.

On WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said he is still working through details of the Downtown juvenile curfew, is worried about a new ordinance limiting traffic stops, and will not weigh in on residency.

“The campaign is just a reminder to people to pay attention and be careful,” said Mike Fisher, Germantown Police Department’s deputy chief.

Worktobreakthecycle.com lists employment in Shelby County government. Openings include clerical, warehousing, janitorial, air monitoring technician and dental hygienist.

Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.

The end of FM 100 this summer has caused ripple effects for Rock 103, KISS FM and Flinn Broadcasting’s Q 107.5 as radio owners go after adult contemporary listeners. 

Danny Broadway put his own imprint and texture on the 2023 design while honoring longtime Beale Street Music Festival poster artist George Hunt.

To celebrate digitizing nearly 5,000 items from its basement archives, A. Schwab created an online scavenger hunt.

The Arlington Tigers’ season didn’t begin as planned, but thanks in large part to their senior pitcher, they’ve continued to thrive.

American Airlines donated $1.5 million for student scholarships last summer, a donor recently gave the academy a $6,000 flight simulator and opportunities to introduce airline careers to high schoolers are growing.

The Tennessee Valley Authority released its own report about the rolling blackouts it was forced to mandate last December, saying once again that it “fell short” in supplying reliable power.