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.”

Scheduled events for the 45th commemoration of Elvis Presley’s death include screenings of “Elvis” as well as performances from some younger musicians. 

Memphis’ annual PGA Tour stop serves as the first round of the playoffs and the top 125 eligible golfers will compete beginning Thursday. Heading the list is Scottie Scheffler, who is No. 1 in both in the Cup standings and in the world rankings.

A player who spent two seasons with the University of Memphis is no longer listed on the Tigers’ official roster for the 2022 season.

“If that person says, ‘I like your outfit’ or stares or the car that drives by honks, it’s going to be a fun night,” said Mark Sandfoss, a zoologist with a flair for fashion.

With all-state quarterback J.D. Sherrod and a host of talented receivers returning, Saints’ offense should be potent.