Crosstown High School has begun summer vacation, canceling the final few days of classes because of an uptick in COVID cases.

Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.

Coming off the NBA draft combine, Minott is slated to work out for Toronto and Atlanta, among others.

Strickland issued a statement Wednesday saying he will consider a third term following the City Council’s approval Tuesday of an August ballot question that would expand term limits.

With Memorial Day here, it’s time to start cooking summer favorites; Flame MaLaTang brings the heat to Midtown; and it was a great year for the Memphis Greek Festival.

Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.

When the pandemic hit, local musician Walt Phelan started building a recording studio; Brian “Skinny” McCabe started creating visual art again. 

Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.

FedEx announced in September 2021 it would enter a pilot program with California-based Aurora Innovation Inc. to test autonomous driving technology.

On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about some of their favorite summer foods and what’s good on the grill and what’s not.

The Southern Baptist Convention has created a hotline for abuse victims, while preparing for the release of church leaders accused of misconduct.

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The incident occurred May 19. A 1-year-old was found in the day care vehicle during the afternoon after being left in the vehicle that morning.

Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24. 

Rotolo’s Craft & Crust in East Memphis offers Chicago deep-dish pizza. And it’s good. 

Spring Fling began Tuesday at various venues in and around Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Here’s a look at the action so far.

Dean McCalla and Tyler Johns are the heroes for the Mustangs and the Dragons as Spring Fling baseball gets underway.

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A city charter change that would allow the mayor and members of the city council to serve three consecutive terms goes on the ballot in August. 

New Cardinals head coach Kenny Payne says about a potential matchup: “We’ll see how it falls out.”

The superstar point guard, who also won the NBA’s Most Improved Player, joins Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol as Grizzlies named to an All-NBA team.

The council’s passage of first reading of the ordinance to create the special fund for an overhaul of the city bus system was approved the day after the Shelby County Commission took the same action.

Police chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis is just two weeks shy of her anniversary with the Memphis Police Department. Yesterday, she updated the Memphis City Council on what she’s done in the past year as well as changes she’s still planning. 

Located on the hospital’s lawn, the greenspace includes a shaded pavilion for families, prayer labyrinth, wind chime installation and a serenity garden featuring works of art. 

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023. 

The report on sexual-abuse coverups among Southern Baptist congregations includes connection to a local megachurch.

This year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award recipient recalls his successful games here as a football coach and a high school pitcher.