“Our lives have been stolen from us. Even the biggest, baddest, most intimidating woman you know is looking over her shoulder at every turn.”

The largest tornado field study in more than a decade kicked off its second round of data collection from Memphis recently.

In a General Assembly dominated by Republicans, an incident over the dress code was the first test of how freely Pearson can express his values — without antagonizing colleagues whose help he’ll need to pass legislation.

The town will receive its portion of December sales tax at the end of this month. So the nearly $14 million collected thus far doesn’t account for the holiday spending.

“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” has landed in the region that raised both singer Tina Turner and writer Katori Hall, the women who made the musical possible.

The Memphis-based company, which harnesses ultraviolet light to kill germs, has seen business skyrocket even as the COVID pandemic wanes.

Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.

Members of the reform group Stop Poverty with Policy have been riding MATA bus routes in recent months to understand how transit issues affect passengers’ everyday lives.

The top four finishers in each weight class of the Region 8 Tournament in Collierville advance to next weekend’s sectionals, which will be hosted by Independence High. 

Former Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico is joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant after spending the last two years coaching at St. Benedict. 

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The Tigers play host to the Owls on Sunday, Feb. 12. They needed a Kendric Davis buzzer-beater to beat the same team in January at Philadelphia. Now Davis is close to breaking a major AAC record.

The Daily Memphian captured East High’s student TV studio, a women’s support center, a vegan farmers market staple and Bartlett High’s Nevaeh Scott, who is honoring her mother. 

Frogmore Stew, a soup fashioned from a Lowcountry boil, comes to us from Restaurateur of the Year Ryan Trimm and his former restaurant. 

Ja Morant showcased it all in a 32-point, nine-assist and nine-rebound effort. Desmond Bane added 20 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 15 points and four blocks. 

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The municipal school district and Bartlett Police Department are working with the Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) program, a nationwide nonprofit focused on helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence.

Seven officers among 29 identified SCORPION unit members had previous infractions, records show. 

Collierville High School is expanding its offerings and students will learn to fly with a new wing.

Starbucks was given two weeks to respond to the complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board.

Over the past 13 years, PBC has grown from a small startup in Ireland to a company with offices in France and now Memphis, and partners in Germany, Sweden and Japan. 

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks on “Behind The Headlines” about his renewed second-term focus on national issues and his willingness to cross jurisdictional and political boundaries.

The appeal also called for the sixth officer identified and fired in the beating of Nichols to face criminal charges.

After two seasons at St. Benedict at Auburndale, Joey Magnifico is stepping down and will be replaced by another former Tigers player.

Memphis police officers responded to a collision at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard that left one person injured.

The 25-year-old played in 36 matches, scored eight times and set a club record with 10 assists. 

Penny Hardaway addressed Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax injuries while commenting on former Tigers in the NBA and LeBron James’ all-time scoring record.