“I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray. 

Developer Dwayne A. Jones is primarily known for building tiny homes.

You’ll never guess where Elliot Perry is being honored Tuesday night. At the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. It’s the latest accomplishment for one of the greatest, humblest Memphians.

Penny Hardaway has now added the former AAC Coach of the Year along with Kendric Davis (former AAC Player of the Year). That’s impressive work for the coach of a program facing possible NCAA sanctions. It speaks to Hardaway’s resilience, above all.

Two organizations held a joint press conference Monday to call for the resignation of the MSCS superintendent.

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen took one of their most pivotal votes of the year Monday evening. 

Prices to attend Saturday’s event range from $9 a person to watch a live feed from an overflow room to a $3,995 “presidential” package that was recently changed to a “buy one, get one free” deal.

A source confirmed to The Daily Memphian that former Tulsa head coach Frank Haith, who gave Hardaway fits at times with his matchup zone defense, is expected to join the staff.

The three-episode series entitled, “Tennessee Civil Rights Trail Podcast,” will feature events of the movement that happened in the state during the 1950s and 1960s, as told by veteran civil rights activists.

The state’s education commissioner and others were in Shelby County to see how well programs are helping students stem learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Part of our mission as a rebranded museum is to honestly tell the stories of Memphis,” said Raka Nandi, MoSH’s director of exhibits and collection. 

The inspections come amid reports of no air conditioning as summer temperatures reach dangerous levels this week.

Jenkins, entering his fourth year, has led Memphis to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has a passion for fashion. The big man is spending some time in Italy this summer promoting a stylish project outside of basketball. 

One of the Memphis Tigers’ key transfer targets appears to be approaching a decision.

Memphians Frankey Anderson and Hulesy Britt plan to open Cafe Lit, a literary-themed restaurant and bar at 111 Madison Ave. in August. 

Leaders of Shelby County’s smaller municipalities eye Memphis Light Gas & Water Division’s discussions to replace Tennessee Valley Authority, and say they’re frustrated by having no input in the discussion.

The event will feature static display aircraft, aerobatic performances, military demonstrations and local emergency response helicopters.

Coach Ryan Silverfield gets commitments from a three-star quarterback, an offensive lineman and a safety for the University of Memphis.

Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.

Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.

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A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24.

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The Tennessee Democratic Party’s primary board ordered recounts for the Shelby County Commission Districts 7 and 11 races.

Hey, we’ve got pictures of kids having fun, some new businesses on Beale Street, and Mud Island’s monorail (with a cool skyline view.) Vote for your favorite.

The event returns with 11 businesses for its fourth annual celebration.