It may have been the happiest Grizzlies media day in the history of the franchise. And there was good reason for that.

Ja Morant is ready to flex his new muscles as the Grizzlies anticipate giving him a new label: All-Star.

Ford Motor Company has selected the Memphis Regional Megasite for an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus, investing $5.6 billion and creating 5,800 jobs. Gov. Bill Lee said it was “the largest single investment in this state’s history.”

U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman says calculation of money allegedly misspent by state Sen. Katrina Robinson from grant funds was flawed.

Also stresses adherence to the mask mandate in K-12 schools and where compliance issues can be reported. 

Memphis has the first Wahlburgers in Tennessee and the first Wahlburgers Wild anywhere as restaurant opens in former Uncle Buck’s location at Bass Pro.

Zach Kleiman, the team’s top basketball executive, said the team was “working towards 100%” and said he was happy with the progress on that front. 

Police are confirming the suspect Uk Thang was fired the morning before shots were fired killing one and injuring 15 people in the store on New Byhalia Road.

Passing this bill would help bring food, jobs and economic opportunities to Binghampton and to the 20 million people around the country who lack access to fresh food.

Key region games are up for the vote this week. Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.

EDGE estimates its work has generated $1.7 billion in local tax revenue and $810 million in spending with minority- and women-owned businesses in Memphis and Shelby County. 

Standouts from ECS, Fairley, Harding, Middle College and MUS are up for consideration this week. Cast your ballot by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.

District unanimously approves a new director of assessment, accountability, and data position.

Collierville Schools Board of Education is considering placing a cell tower on campus to provide better phone service as well as revenue.

BPACC begins its 23rd season on Saturday, Oct. 2, running through May 7, 2022.

“As a lifelong Tennessean and business owner, it was an honor to be selected by the State of Tennessee for this project,” said Jacob Savage, founder and CEO of Speak Creative. 

Some groups may get a booster dose, while other groups should get it, state health officials said. 

Memphis Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins addressed last week’s shooting that injured 15 people in Collierville. 

The projected NBA draft top-five pick committed to the name, image and likeness deal with the talent management agency on Monday.

The city’s current goal is a police force of 2,500 officers.

Of the 15 injured Thursday at the Kroger on New Byhalia Road, one has died and at least five remain hospitalized — four at Regional One and one patient at Methodist University Hospital. 

In a ruling filed Sunday, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl Lipman granted a motion for acquittal on 15 counts against state Sen. Katrina Robinson in the federal theft, wire fraud and embezzlement trial, but denied a motion on 5 other counts.

The class of 2024 seems to be particularly rich in Memphis-area basketball talent that could draw the eye of Penny Hardaway.

Everything from new faces, lineups and even Ben Simmons is addressed here.

Gold Star Mother’s Day was created by a joint congressional resolution in 1936, and in 2011 the resolution was expanded by presidential proclamation to include families. A committee hopes to build a monument at Liberty Park.