In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.

The Shelby County Commission that took office this month has three judicial commissioners to appoint. It’s part of a chain reaction from the dozens of judicial races decided on the August ballot.

Asian Palace’s doors closed for the last time on Sunday, and soon Dim Sum King will open in the large space on Summer; get your tickets for Science of Wine and for our Daily Memphian lunch.

“She had a kind spirit. She was always happy, always bubbly. I don’t ever remember her being unhappy,” said a former employer. “She was very warm, very giving.” 

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The existing restaurants and bars will be converted into an upscale Memphis-themed sports bar. Additionally, an event deck will be built on the second floor, according to the application.

MASE running back needs only six attempts to put up 143 yards in victory over Middle College. Check out the other top performers in football, cross country, soccer, golf and volleyball.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Tuesday, Sept. 6, denied the company’s motion to stay a ruling by U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman in Memphis.

CanopyNation, Southern College of Optometry, and the Memphis office of Bass, Berry & Sims announce additions.

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During a routine construction review, concerns about drainage arose. Significant activity could begin at the shuttered country club later this month.

Rodrigues Clark rushed for 1,033 yards and seven touchdowns during his Tigers career. 

Patton is calling for members of his contractor organization to vote on a call for no-confidence in FedEx Ground CEO John Smith. FedEx does not recognize the association. 

The Commission Scorecard tracks a trio of important decisions made at the end of the term of the commission that left office at the end of August. All three could be on the plate of the new commission.

The incident occurred at the Target at 7989 U.S. 64 across the street from Wolfchase Galleria. 

The Redbirds will commemorate his walk-off home run in 2000 on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a replica of the chair where that Pujols home run landed.

Reaction on social media also centered on women feeling safe to run and exercise at any time of the day. 

Danielle Heineman, a runner, knew she had to do something in response to the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher. So she is inviting women to join her at 4:20 a.m. Friday to finish Eliza’s run.

The special meeting is the second in a week for the council. The compromise involving $10 million was announced by Mayor Jim Strickland before the Labor Day weekend.

District Attorney General: “... in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might have seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger.”

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TDOT said economic benefits related to a third bridge would include lower transportation costs for goods, enhanced productivity and competitiveness for Memphis area businesses and new employment opportunities in the region.

“Throw money at it,” a Knoxville judge told state lawmakers. “I’m telling you right now, throw money at it. Tons of money at it.”

Though it includes 10 judges and 10 divisions, Shelby County’s criminal court system had only tried 32 cases by August of this year — and there’s a backlog of 465 pending trials. 

After a 49-23 loss at Mississippi State, Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said Monday there were not a lot of bright spots from the first game of the season.

Lausanne is the highest ranked Memphis-area team in this week’s Associated Press high school football rankings. The Lynx are second in the Division II-2A rankings.