KPMG, Tioga Environmental Consultants and Red Door Wealth Management announce new additions.

Historical data from MLGW shows the worst storms in its history, based on the number of customers who lost power. More than a third of those happened in the past year and half. 

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The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board followed district recommendations to reject applications for Humes Middle School, MLK Prep, Fairley High and others, but voted in favor of two charter schools.

Of the 10 former Memphis players who suited up for NBA summer league, a handful stood out.

TCAP results for Memphis-Shelby County School students show increased proficiency in 10 out of 11 subjects, including English Language Arts.

State Reps. Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones both now have more campaign money than any of the Republican lawmakers who expelled them in April.

The former Briarcrest Christian School coach rose to the job at Ole Miss, found trouble and is now back in the SEC coaching Auburn.

The area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until at least midnight and an excessive heat warning Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., meaning the heat index could reach 112 degrees. 

DeSoto officials say they are not filing suit right now, however. 

Since the neighboring Coming Attractions clothing store space became available, the restaurant is expanding with an area dedicated to carry-out orders.

As council contenders weigh their options, several races are filling up. Meanwhile, two former council members have filed their petitions to get back on the body and a third is considering it.

The field continues to take shape for next month’s first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

A key piece of property in the redevelopment of the Lakeland Gateway area is one step closer to belonging to the city.

Memphis goes into the Charlotte series fifth in the International League’s West Division, 14 games behind league leader Norfolk and 9.5 behind division leader St. Paul.

Where does DeAndre Williams’ NCAA eligibility case currently stand? When can Williams and Memphis expect to learn the fate of the All-AAC forward?

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Ed and Brittney Cabigao have expanded The Liquor Store diner brand with a second location in the Williamsburg Village shopping center.

The wheel tax hike approved last month is a done deal. But the commission’s Democratic majority is still fractured over the decision. 

In addition to his salary, FedEx announced Monday that Dietrich will receive a signing bonus of $200,000, which will be paid in two installments.

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Name, image and likeness high on SEC commissioner’s mind.

The Shelby County Commission appointed Latino Memphis CEO Mauricio Calvo to fill the District 5 Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seat.

Semi-automatic guns, handguns with no modifications and AR-15s shoot one bullet with each pull. But handguns with a conversion switch fire like fully automatic weapons. 

After undergoing back surgery in April, the 26-year-old is looking forward to getting back on the course and seeing what changes are in store for his sport.

The Memphis-based company announced Monday, July 17, its hiring of John W. Dietrich to the role, which will be vacated by CFO Michael C. Lenz on July 31.

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Residents in Walls and unincorporated areas of DeSoto County will soon see big increases in their monthly garbage and recycling fees. 

A local judge declared a new state law unconstitutional Monday. The law, signed in April, takes away power from local district attorneys to represent the state in some death penalty cases when the sentence is challenged.