One started out as an automotive service manager. The other was a zookeeper. Now, they are nurses, filling gaps in a national shortage.

“Women should be able to run — to exist in any space at any time — without fear of violence. But that isn’t the reality we live in,” says guest columnist Sarah Hunter Simanson.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is taking issues with comments from Mayor Jim Strickland about enrollment and truancy.

ShotSpotter was installed as part of test in Memphis last year, but a lawsuit out of Chicago claims the gunshot detection system isn’t as effective as advertised.

It all started with a waiter who saw the fence around the restaurant’s North Main Street patio as a place to display his art.

Jackson State scored a late touchdown to seal the Southern Heritage Classic win over Tennessee State.

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With Republicans losing every county office, a former local party executive director looks at what the GOP needs to consider if it’s going to win again.

One was an attorney who used the law to make a positive difference in society. The other was a gun-wielding juvenile delinquent. Their paths crossed on the evening of May 25, 2000, and now, 22 years later, it serves as an eerie backstory to the tragic kidnapping and murder of Eliza Fletcher.

Dr. James D. Eason’s sudden departure last month from the institute that bears his name leaves patients and their families concerned about how their care will be affected.

“After this awful past week, many of us have something in common with Robert Church — we have the option to leave and the privilege of choice. I am so glad Robert Church chose to stay.”

University of Memphis professor Marty Lang talks about his new book designed to help indie film producers make a living. 

Federal and state funds for local prevention efforts, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in schools, began drying up before the pandemic.

Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine.

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Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says MPD should have acted more aggressively to solve the 2021 assault; DNA analysis was completed a few days after the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher.

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Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rape

Cars overflowed from the Second Presbyterian Church parking lot onto Central Avenue as the community gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, for the funeral of Eliza Fletcher. 

The healing power of sports: Tonight fans can cheer our hometown athletes, the Memphis Redbirds. And until Sept. 19 you can sign up a child for free or almost-free tennis lessons. And if you get a chance, thank the MPD officers who helped make Let’s Finish Eliza’s Run possible.

 Artists who attend the en plein air events are encouraged to submit their work for an exhibition that will be on display in December. However, any artist can submit their artwork for consideration for the exhibit; the submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 1. 

Patient at her appointment was told medical records could not be accessed.

“One thing that we have seen on the dental side, and I suspect it will be similar with vision, people are becoming less loyal to their dentists and will look for in-network providers,” said Dr. Phil Wenk, Delta Dental of Tennessee president and CEO. 

Want to make banh mi at home? We make it easy. 

The Memphis-based graphic designer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about props, album covers, toys and more.