“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.

“With incumbent Jim Strickland forced to leave office at the end of the year because of term limits, the field is wide open for anyone who can make the best case for why she or he is the most qualified and most electable candidate.”

SunAh M. Laybourn can name multiple reasons that spurred her to organize a calendar of events in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.

With business burglaries currently up 46%, compared to the same period in 2022, MPD and the District Attorney’s Office are trying something new. 

Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.

Did the Lakers ease up with a 3-1 lead? Did the Grizzlies change this series for good? Was this ‘give the home fans one last good time’? Time will soon tell, but here are a few reasons to believe.

Nighte Pickering scores history-making winner in extra time.

Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant finally got going at once. The three stars combined for 82 points in the Game 5 victory.

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Box score: Grizzlies 116, Lakers 99

Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard exits Game 5 with shoulder injury

The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South announced Wednesday, April 26, plans to expand its services in North Mississippi with a new YMCA Early Learning Center in Hernando.

A Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brewery restaurant will occupy the nearly 7,000 square-foot space that was formerly the Trolley Stop Market on Madison Avenue. French Truck Coffee and Sana Yoga studio will open in the Orleans Station development. 

FedEx said it decided to relocate its pilots and close its Cologne, Germany, 757 crew base and its MD-11 crew bases in Anchorage, Alaska, and Los Angeles as the “global business environment continues to evolve.”

“Last season, Johnathan Lawson proved himself as one of the best 3-point shooters on the team — but his minutes fluctuated as a member of one of the oldest rosters in the country.”

Did you miss Monday’s Memphis mayoral debate? Here’s what you need to know. 

Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

MPD has conducted investigations in Gaslight, Bunker Hill and Cane Creek for weeks, determining in the “early morning hours,” a man has been approaching “young females” and forcing them into his vehicle.

Three more restaurants are moving into Silo Square in DeSoto County, including one that also will host music events.