Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.

Tennessee’s two Republican senators voted against the procedural motion this week that would have brought a Democratic voting rights bill to the Senate floor for a vote.

More than 30 individual and team categories listed through games of Week 9.

The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.

The business’ owner is requesting a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement (TI) Grant to move to 121 S. Main. 

First Horizon Foundation announced $1 million dollars toward the creation of Big River Park, a conservation effort along the Mississippi River between the Hernando DeSoto bridge and Big River Crossing on the Harahan Bridge. 

The majority of COVID-19 vaccination doses being given in Shelby County now are third doses, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said Thursday.

Otis Sanford: “...while Powell never sought the office himself, he had tremendous influence with voters during tough presidential election years.”

This week’s listing of events is burning hot with Earth, Wind & Fire, Art on Fire, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Spree Wilson and more.

The American Athletic Conference, with the addition of six Conference USA members, now has an eastern toehold with Charlotte. 

Vaccinations will be provided at locations families trust, including schools, community-based sites, 25,000 doctors’ offices, plus dozens of children’s hospitals and thousands of pharmacies.

By the time Ja Morant was finished for the evening, fans at FedExForum were chanting, “MVP! MVP!” On this night, Morant looked like a true superstar. The new season could be a whole lot of fun. 

Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.

Mourners gathered at Lewis-Davis Park in Orange Mound Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, to honor Demetria Dortch, one of the victims of the shooting at the East Lamar Carrier Annex on Oct. 12.

Ja Morant started the season in heroic form with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and some jaw-dropping highlights.

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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Cavaliers 121 

Saints have a chance to become the only team in Shelby County history to win four straight titles.

MPD Police Chief Cerelyn Davis discussed subjects ranging from violent crime to drag racing during a virtual meeting with local media. 

The Midtown concert venue has sold a Nashville-based investor with an extensive portfolio in the U.S. and abroad. 

This edition of the Memphis basketball mailbag also tackles the Tigers’ preseason ranking.

Fayette-Ware, Kirby, Melrose and Ridgeway all head into Week 10 with 2-1 marks in league play.

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital has been named the best physical rehabilitation center in Tennessee by Newsweek magazine.