The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .

Michael O. Harris is the new leader of the Blight Authority of Memphis and he has big plans to transform communities. 

University of Memphis junior Caden Prieskorn appears to be the front-runner to replace former Tiger Sean Dykes as tight end. 

“The Voice” runner-up has been on the road for most of the year, touring alongside Vince Gill. 

Nighte Pickering’s wonder goal was the highlight of the debut of 901 FC’s youngest signing.

Developers would like a 30-year lease with plans to open with the debut of the renovated Tom Lee Park next spring. 

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The petition requests Barrett’s removal from the Hall of Fame based on her “public breach of the Honor Code.”

Lady A, which was scheduled to perform at Live at the Garden later this month, has postponed its tour. 

“This is a key historic building in Downtown,” a Downtown Memphis Commission staffer said. “The building has been vacant … we want to see it brought back to use.” 

“Ralph’s impact on our institution and community is immeasurable, and we will forever celebrate his remarkable courage and legacy,” the University of Memphis wrote in a tweet. 

The commission also approved Monday, Aug. 8, a resolution that urges local law enforcement make their lowest priority the enforcement of the state’s new abortion law that takes effect later this month.

The new court is expected to hold full hearings on bail requests; its creation was prompted by threats of a lawsuit over the way bail is handled in Shelby County and the success of a similar lawsuit in another jurisdiction. 

Meet Cross Kubik. He’s a golfer. He may not be the best golfer in Memphis this week. But he’s the reason — the real reason— all the great golfers are here.

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The resolution drew bipartisan support with four Democratic commissioners abstaining but none voting against the measure sponsored by two Republican commissioners.

FedEx also announced Monday it will nominate retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton to its board when the company holds its annual meeting of stockholders in September. 

The facility will sit on the east side of Fletcher Road, north of Poplar Avenue near the eastern edge of the suburb.

Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor kicked off Monday’s Shelby County Commission meeting with local updates on both COVID-19 and monkeypox. 

The two most popular items on the menu are the house egg rolls and the lemongrass tofu, both for good reason.

The capital initiative would entail replacing the aging hospital with a contemporary facility, but the financing for the project drew concerns from Shelby County Commissioners yesterday. 

All but one charge against a man who threatened to shoot people leaving a FedExForum concert last month were dropped during a Monday appearance.

While the NBA has gone quiet, potential contract extensions still loom for Grizzlies Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke. 

The group is scheduled to make a presentation Tuesday, Aug. 9, to the Memphis City Council for a Mud Island version of the “adventure park.”