The slugger homered five times in a 4-2 International League series loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

Teachers, students and faculty geared up for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 110,000 MSCS students headed back to class for the 2023-24 school year.

In 1993, Ford guided Fairley to the Class AAA state championship with one of the most dominating teams ever seen in Shelby County.

A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said it does not suspect foul play but said the official cause of death has yet to be determined by the medical examiner.

The field of 70 PGA Tour golfers is set for the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs that begins Thursday, Aug.10, at TPC Southwind.

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As the city’s only compost collection services company leaves the market, its forerunner — the Compost Fairy — prepares to return. 

Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.

Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.

Drake Cleaners soft-launched a new self-serve kiosk system with a touch screen and deposit box that allows customers to drop off their garments in under two minutes. 

While the Airbnb market has seen occupancy rates decline over the past year, listings and bookings are increasing. 

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“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”

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Jordan Brown led the Tigers with 23 points and 11 rebounds in their third and final exhibition game in the Dominican Republic.

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The celebration featured drinks, live music from the Shufflegrit band, family games, a western-themed photo booth, dogs up for adoption, raffle prizes, a silent auction and a doggie pool party for the attending canines. 

The Lisieux Community’s drop-in center, which offers hot showers, warm meals, clean clothes and a safe place for rest for a while, is at risk of closing its doors after a series of costly repairs.

New Asia restaurant hosted a private event with close friends, family and regular customers who have been there since the beginning to help close this chapter for original owners, Yong and Wah Hu. 

They may have a few years on the guys in the big leagues, but the game still means as much as ever to those in senior league baseball. 

Mayoral contender J.W. Gibson talked about the size of the field as he opened his campaign headquarters Saturday, Aug. 5, in southeast Memphis. The issue could come to a head at the People’s Convention.

“Perhaps they grew up going to church, but it felt dull. Perhaps they went to Christian school, but didn’t click with their classmates. Perhaps they had a sibling or a friend or a mother who prayed for them, but it never really took.”

“There doesn’t seem to be a cohesive plan to address early childhood development, education, income, outcomes and policing across our agencies and non-profits. An all hands-on-deck summit might be a good place to start.”

“I hope we will all treat it with honor and respect because Tom Lee Park will change the way outsiders view our city and how we see ourselves.”

The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.

“We’re not responsible just to educate children but to help the total child. Part of that is making sure they have uniforms and school supplies,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools official Althea Greene said. “It’s part of making sure they’re ready on day one.”

DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.

Dandridge entered the transfer portal in May but has yet to make a decision on his future.