A vacant tract southwest of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange in Lakeland could soon become a subdivision after a recommendation from a city commission.

After a nearly $500,000 renovation, Barksdale’s will reopen in Midtown with its signature hearty breakfasts and plate lunches.

Either Memphis or Houston is guaranteed its first UFL victory while the other will drop to 0-3.

After a trip to Fayette County, I really have the identification to show I really am who I’ve said I am for 70-plus years.

Memphis Police Association Vice President John Covington writes , “There is an undeniable need for more officers, especially given the growing workload and escalating dangers that complicate our recruitment efforts.”

“Whatever happens next, however ill-conceived, will largely be the result of the hubris and selfishness of the majority of that school board, and the losers will be our city’s kids and our tomorrow.”

The Gourmet Gallery owners will open a new soul food restaurant at 629 Chelsea Ave., the former Ms. Girlee’s Soul Food. Also, a new burger restaurant is coming to Arlington.

Sticky ribs, honey gochujang wings, Korean hot chicken and beef bulgogi are a taste of what’s on the menu at the Korean BBQ Fest this Saturday.

Sometimes things happen in an instant.

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Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards each delivered all night. But the Grizzlies took the costly loss, one that will now make it much harder to avoid falling into the NBA’s play-in tournament.

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Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and Minnesota set a franchise-record third quarter, hurting Memphis’ chances of avoiding the NBA play-in tournament.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at FedExForum.

Catcher Jimmy Crooks had a three-run home run and an RBI double in a 3-for-5 night for Memphis.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office held a special lighting ceremony Thursday, April 10, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is using AI to build three-dimensional models of patient tumors while IMC is using it in customer service. And Southwest Tennessee is creating a new two-year associate degree in AI programming. 

The senior is a two-sport standout at St. Mary’s and was recognized for her prowess on the lacrosse field.

The individuals are collectively accused of defrauding the government of approximately $131,000 in food stamp benefits by allegedly failing to disclose changes in circumstances and omitting income to qualify for assistance.

The Runnin’ Rebels hired former Tigers coach Josh Pastner on March 25, and his new UNLV team has a visit to Memphis scheduled in the season to come.

Woman charged with several counts of neglect of a vulnerable person used to own a business with her ex-husband to care for “mentally and physically disabled individuals.”

The Greater Memphis Chamber partnered with NextOp, a nonprofit connecting veterans and military service members with careers, to fly in 22 veterans to meet and interview with companies in the area.

A little more than a month ago, Williams said he was playing at about 80% coming off his ankle injury. Mike Conley Jr. wondered if Thursday will be the last meaningful game he plays in Memphis.

Shelby County’s five state senators voted down party lines for a bill that would allow school districts to deny education to students based on immigration status.

This week, Lucero plays a free show for Huey’s birthday, a death-row inmate performs from an Ohio prison and you can play musical chairs at Hattiloo.

This one’s definitely worth the mess.