With victories in its last two matches, Memphis looks to keep momentum going against Louisville on Saturday.

With potential growth expected, and salary increases to keep pace with other districts, the Bartlett City Schools budget for the coming fiscal year has crept above $100 million.

“Lies are fluid, based on fiction rather than fact, floating on a septic sea of deception, changing course to suit the lie, navigating an ever-false course, seeking an ever-false destination.”

Iris 2008 and Iris 2023 are just not the same thing, maybe not even kissin’ cousins. It’s been 15 years and many changes, and what happened when Iris moved to Laurelwood is precisely what should have happened: It’s become a new restaurant.

The City of Memphis’ five-year residency requirement for elected officials goes back to 1905. So why is it up for debate now? And when will we know who is eligible to run for Memphis’ next mayor? 

“This is part ... of an overall outreach program,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said. “I think it’s important for the DA to be out in the community as much as possible and get input from the community.”

The suspect was positively identified by two juvenile victims, whose identities will remain anonymous. 

He was the morning drive-time voice on WHBQ from 1958 to 1971. 

The county is looking for nonprofit attractions to participate in the 901 Student Passport Program, which returns this summer. Beyond free museum admission, activities for local youth will be coordinated with the YMCA and other organizations.

Lefty Parker Jackson held Northpoint to just three hits in a complete-game gem last week.

At least 300 people attended the ceremony, hosted by MPD, where officers and civilians received honors for Officer of the Year and Supervisor of the Year for each precinct as well as the Medal of Valor, Lifesaving Medal, Citizen’s Valor and others.

The DOJ Civil Rights Division argues SB1 violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment in part because it “denies necessary medical care to youth based solely on who they are.”

A working group, chaired by Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan, has met monthly since last summer to draft guidance for the city on used tires, solid waste, beautification, Environmental Court and community outreach.

“Illiteracy is one of the most solvable issues of our lifetime. We have the research, we have the practice, we know how to teach reading to students.”

The “high scoring” candidate for MSCS’ top job withdrew after the district’s initial three finalists were revealed. 

International Paper’s adjusted operating earnings were $185 million in the quarter compared to $195 million during the same period last year. 

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has selected an in-house candidate to become its new president and CEO after Scott Brockman retires. 

Davis averaged 21.9 points, 5.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game to lead Memphis to an AAC Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament berth.

Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, score nearly perfect on his annual evaluation, leading to a one-year extension of his contract as head of the suburban district.

Warriors have some of Tennessee’s best athletes — Jordan Ware and Zavien Wolfe in particular — but the program’s success is a byproduct of considerable investment from all involved.

The University of Memphis has had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft for the last nine years. Former Tigers safety Quindell Johnson hopes to keep the streak alive. 

This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.

Booya’s in Collierville is relaxed and has great tacos served a variety of ways. Plus, you can easily score a meal there for less than $10.