City leaders broke ground Thursday, Nov. 3, on a new 20,000-square-foot Frayser Branch Library on James Road that replaces the existing 60-year-old facility.

The move is in response to a 2021 Tennessee law requiring local districts to close if their schools are used as polling locations.

The Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis are soon to sign off on precise terms that will end overflow parking on the greensward.

Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. responds to Mayor Strickland’s letter on the Grand Hyatt financing stalemate. 

Former Shelby County Commissioner Reginald Milton has been appointed to lead the county’s new office of education and youth services.

Advocacy group leaders question why Memphis Police and the state failed to investigate and prosecute Cleotha Henderson for a kidnapping and rape that occurred September 2021. 

Friday steak night hasn’t returned, but the Shelby Forest General Store still serves burgers and plenty more seven days a week.

The growth in Olive Branch has had one benefit — Huey’s will open its second spot in Mississippi at The Bridges of Camp Creek.

This week, The PRLVG plays a free happy hour show, Visible Music College students drum for 24 hours and coffee lovers perk up at the Grind City Coffee Xpo. 

Nine players from the Shelby-Metro area have been named semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award, which will be presented next month in Nashville.

Desmond Bane leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring this season. He and Ja Morant give the Grizzlies a lethal combination in winning time. 

Penny’s Nitty Gritty Upscale Southern Restaurant is officially open and Penny Hardaway says it’s “perfect timing.”

Diversity in many forms should be a compelling societal interest. And race should be one of several factors used in making hiring decisions.

Memphis gave up a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but found a way to win on the road in Portland. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 111, Trail Blazers 106

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington were joined by Daniel Lynn, an organizer of the now-annual Grind City Coffee Xpo.

The NIH grant will provide services for pregnant women trying to overcome substance abuse addiction. The director of Serenity Recovery Centers says she hopes it can end the practice of incarcerated women with such issues giving birth in prison and immediately losing custody of newborns.

Thursday is the last day to vote early ahead of next Tuesday’s election day, as congressmen David Kustoff and Steve Cohen predict who will control the House. Plus: Notes on school funding, MLGW and the first mayoral forum.

Chance Carlise of Carlisle Corp. said there’s a $5 million funding gap that is the result of the city delaying closing the deal.

Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.

The jersey retirement will take place during a ceremony at FedExForum at a future game to be determined by the program and the late Wright’s family.

A challenge to a six-month residency rule by a Mason, Tennessee, mayoral candidate came with a ruling last month that could revive a five-year residency requirement in the Memphis mayoral race.

On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.

Varsity Brands and Memphis-based Varsity Spirit are among several defendants named in federal lawsuits that accuse multiple cheerleading coaches of a range of misconduct and illicit sexual behavior with minors.

Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year.