A letter from Fire Chief John Selberg says the town administrator wanted to look for new leadership. 

Film fans can feast this week on a young Anthony Bourdain biopic, the latest feature from the writer-director of “I Saw the TV Glow” and one of Thursday’s three special screenings.

A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus. 

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This week marks the start of high school girls soccer season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Chattanooga. Here’s a closer look at some of the top contenders.

Outgoing head James Downing called the new president and CEO a “crown jewel” of the research institution. 

Marquavious Washington was charged after his son accidentally shot himself with a gun found in their home.

The TSSAA denies Lausanne’s appeal to let junior quarterback Thomas Heffner play for the Lynx this season after transferring from Melrose High.

This jigsaw puzzle features window art at the Downtown Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and Cantina and was taken by Andy Ashby.

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Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew a crowd who shared their opinions about the fire chief’s leave and one aldermen’s comments about bikers.

A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.

Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.

The EDGE board will hear the application at its Aug. 19 meeting at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Central Lofts owners have entered a purchase agreement for the 127-unit apartment property.

“We do not have any immediate plans for the building and will demolish it for the safety and benefit of our staff, patients and visitors,” a Baptist Memorial Hospital executive said.

The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”

Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.

Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.

The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.

Gov. Tate Reeves appointed another North Mississippian to the state Supreme Court Monday, Aug. 17. Women now make up a third of the court’s nine justices.

The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released. 

The four applicants include three prosecutors and an attorney with the Tennessee Innocence Project.

Monday marks the start of high school volleyball season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Murfreesboro.

Week 1 begins with a handful of games on Thursday, followed by a full slate of Friday action.

The Tennessee Sports Writers released its preseason football rankings. MASE, Covington, Munford, Collierville, Southwind and Briarcrest are area schools that are ranked.