Memphis has been heralded in recent years for its exponential growth of women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs.

‘In the general course of a month, Delta went from nothing to just about everything,’ said Richard Webby, an infectious disease expert who works at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Roblin Webb of Freedom Preparatory Academy, Yetta Lewis of Gestalt Community Schools and Bobby White of Frayser Community Schools joined Behind the Headlines to talk about what they’re doing to prepare for the return to classrooms.

Inside the Walt Disney Archives, an exhibit showcasing the history of the Walt Disney enterprise, opened Friday at Graceland. 

According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.

Germantown schools provided details of its COVID safety precautions for the coming school year. 

The initial estimate was a late July reopening for the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. TDOT officials also upped the number of replacement plates to be installed aside from the damage that prompted the closing of the interstate bridge from 16 to 17.

In lieu of a press release, there’s a sign that Tesla has big plans for Memphis.

Memphis University School stars Curtis Givens III and R’Chaun King are still on track to bring a Peach Jam championship back to Memphis.

Coach Ben Pirmann is looking for a thorough 90-minute performance in the team’s first home match in a month.

‘Memphis deserves better than to be fretting about conference realignment again. It needs the Big 12 to implode once and for all.’

Atlantic Track plans to expand its rail-manufacturing operations in South Memphis, hiring another 26 people.

Sylvamo, the spinoff from International Paper, will locate its global headquarters in East Memphis.

In early 2020, Congress passed a law establishing an eviction moratorium that was to end in summer 2020. But the CDC extended the moratorium at the request of former President Trump.

Tennessee may still immunize 14-18-year-olds under Mature Minor Doctrine but instances are “very nuanced and fringe,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Lisa Piercey.

It’s not often you see someone leave their full-time job as a University of Memphis business officer to start a neighborhood driving school. That’s exactly what Teresa Landrum-Caswell did. 

Grind City Brewing Co. sits on a hill in Uptown that provides a spectacular view of Downtown Memphis and the bridge, and the artisan taproom has about a dozen beers on tap.

Just when we’re coming up for air from the plague, the plague that is our Tennessee Legislature and governor have proved – again – that they’re still smothering in stupidity.

Car lots and gas stations are getting more scrutiny from the Memphis City Council. But the idea of a proposed used car lot on Old Austin Peay Highway becoming a bike and kayak rental business instead is a new twist. 

Nikc Merriweather helped Penny Hardaway win multiple state championships at East High.

Patrick Kutas, part of what figures to be a strong CBHS team this fall, recently announced that he was ending his recruitment. His final list was Arkansas, Florida State, Illinois and Oregon. 

The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust in the state Capitol will be moved to the Tennessee State Museum. 

Memphis shuts out Louisville for 12th straight victory.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 259 new coronavirus cases Thursday, July 22. One month ago, the agency reported 14 new cases. Majority are Delta variant.