Ladia Yates is a Red Bull dance consultant, a Nike brand ambassador and the founder of Ladia Yates Entertainment (L.Y.E.) Academy in Memphis. 

This week, Master Gardeners get the garden party started, U of M dance students present new works and “Ink” tells the story of Robert Murdoch’s rise.

Recent offerings at 901 Bakes includes strawberry and cream croissants, flourless pineapple cake and mushroom ricotta danishes.

As the People’s Convention begins this weekend, local Republicans will decide if they’ll stick with the party’s current leader. Plus, two contenders for the local Democratic party head, more on the mayoral residency issue and who could be waiting in the wings.

Buddy Chapman, 83, is calling it all quits. He will step down as the leader and face of CrimeStoppers effective April 1.

At least seven contractors and subcontractors who have worked in The Lake District have filed liens against Netanel and his companies.

When fans return to AutoZone Park for baseball this season, they will see a new grass field and a “bright as ever” video board, according to Memphis Redbirds President Craig Unger, along with a menu with many new choices.

Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night. 

After an eight-game suspension and one more on the sideline, Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant dropped in 17 points with five assists in a 130-125 Grizzlies victory that clinched the Southwest division title. 

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Smith served as a supervisor on the disbanded SCORPION unit that was responsible for the traffic stop of Tyre Nichols.

In May, Tennessee will stop accepting HIV prevention funding from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, stripping local nonprofits of dollars they rely on to serve high-risk populations.

The ruling will allow the plaintiffs to sue the city with a class-action status.

If Wanda Halbert does not move the Poplar Plaza office location, Mayor Harris could make the case that she is derelict in her duty.

The Memphis in May International Festival’s 2023 poster artist is Memphian Kong Wee Pang. 

The “Memphis Alerts” program was launched a month ago and is still building its base of users. It’s designed for emergencies and can go citywide or just to specific areas.

Plus, a substantial giveaway from Jersey Mike’s, a Tennessee pizza and beer place makes it into Halo and how much would you pay for your favorite cocktail. 

The second bridge on the Bridges of Camp Creek development opens the way for more construction and better access to the Olive Branch site.

MSCS interim superintendent Toni Williams has decided she wants the top job — permanently. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.

Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, a district superintendent for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church, was killed during a July 18, 2022, carjacking in the driveway of her Whitehaven home. 

The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.

The way the tournament game ended was unfortunate and unlucky, but it shouldn’t otherwise overshadow what was a positive season for the Tigers.

Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey believes healthy competition battles are good for the team.

“My advocacy work has a purpose. I have a purpose. And as long as I’m able to advocate, I will continue to fight for others with melanoma.”