The commission approved a resolution Wednesday, Feb. 22, on an 8-3-2 vote to fund a $5 million feasibility study “to establish, develop and implement reparations.” 

What began as a call for a special counsel to investigate the clerk’s office turned into a special adviser hired by and reporting to the county commission, working with Clerk Wanda Halbert in a three-month period.

A new $500 million to $700 million mixed-use project proposed for a large parcel fronting Interstate 40 is in the early planning stages for Arlington.

The 2022 Collierville Balloon Festival distributed $150,000 to local education efforts. The event is scheduled to return and once again use its proceeds to benefit the same cause.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Steven Adams has not started 5-on-5 play while he recovers from a knee injury he sustained on Jan. 22. Adams is not expected to play Thursday in Philadelphia. 

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Collierville Funeral Home’s new location wants to foster an environment where the community can celebrate all of life’s events.

A new restaurant is coming to South Main, and it was a sad week in the restaurant world.

The master plan for Crossover — a mixed development between Getwell and Snowden Lane — received the unanimous blessing from Southaven officials this week.

Whether you want your fish fried, baked or even in a taco, you can find it at these area Catholic churches on Friday nights. 

Former football lineman and jiu-jistu practitioner has sights set on a fourth state championship.

Drivers in Hernando will be able to see street signs better under plans by the DeSoto County city to improve the quality.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, potential playoff matchups and the annual update to the Grizzlies Glossary. 

About a quarter of Tennessee’s children suffer from mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, according to the report. 

The 2023 schedule is set. Here’s a look at the toughest three-game stretch of the season and which game has the best chance to generate early fan attention. 

Chick-fil-A is looking at a possible new location in North Collierville.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools has contended that allowing school security staff to use pepper spray against students to break up fights is generally safe, but some still don’t agree with the practice.

Westminster Academy, Memphis Goodwill Excel Center, Tioga and Lehman-Roberts and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel announce promotions and additions. 

Freshman Faye Williams leads Lady Panthers; senior T.J. McNeal helps Dragons pull away late.

Planning Director Chad Bahr presented the commission’s recommendations for medical marijuana dispensaries zoning at Tuesday night’s meeting. Some aldermen, however, pushed back on the commission’s recommendations.

Board members discussed some details for a new high school, which comes as a result of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ agreement to relinquish ownership of the Germantown namesake schools. 

The City Council delayed approving a damage deposit fund on the contract between Memphis in May and the Memphis River Parks Partnernship to Feb. 21, so the city administration can verify that part of the agreement.

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He taught Sunday school and is remembered by at least one officer as a kind, caring person who knew how to talk to citizens.

Since the first earthquake on Monday, Feb. 6, FedEx has assisted multiple nonprofit and government organizations that are responding directly to the crisis by utilizing its global trade networks. 

In an update Tuesday, MLGW’s VP of customer service said MLGW has resolved about half of the initial billing backlog created by faulty utility meters. 

The commission meets at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, when it will vote to change its meeting schedule to allow for a meeting seven hours later.