Activists push back on MSCS ban, Hollywood stars make a barbecue fest cameo and a group demands an apology from Ja Morant.

“Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”

“I’m a little irritated that Arlington is just apparently throwing money around and we’re having to react,” GMSD board member Brian Curry said. “I’m not real happy about that.”

A city press release noted that under Alexis Pugh’s leadership, the save rate at Memphis Animal Services has “consistently improved” and finished 2022 at 86%.

Those banned, plus other community activists, gathered in front of the MSCS school board Thursday to protest and call on the board to answer their questions and meet their demands.

But opponents of nuclear energy say harm to the environment and public health — including from mining and nuclear waste — outweigh the benefits of it being a low-carbon energy source.

Part of the Rotary Club funds raised by the Collierville Balloon Festival are being used to help Hernando High students experience the obstacles of autism.

FedEx pilots authorize strike, cathead biscuits are coming to Harbor Town and Phillip Ashley Rix is writing the book on chocolate.

The “Critical Conversations” in-person and livestreamed town hall series is just one of three new or renewed police efforts to reach the public. 

City attorney Jennifer Sink says a settlement should be discussed during a private attorney-client meeting. 

James Lewellen could become an advisory member of the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board as early as next month.

He has been out on bond since Nov. 14, 2019, the day he was booked.

Brian Kelsey’s plea reversal is rejected, some of Calvary’s organ pipes are found and a “mad” idea takes shape at Crosstown Concourse.

The poll showed Van Turner and Floyd Bonner tied with about 15.9% of the vote. Willie Herenton trailed them at 13.9%, and Paul Young had 12%.

A year ago, council members spoke privately with their attorney about an issue in the city charter. The resulting step to change the clerk’s office only surfaced the day before Tuesday’s council session.

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City Council isn’t taking a stand on residency in mayoral race

A resolution to back a five-year requirement for those running for Memphis mayor and Memphis City Council was tabled Tuesday.

The University of Memphis Collierville Center is owned by the suburb. The town is looking to sell the building to the suburban district for its central offices.

A Memphis documentary, “Me and the Light,” inspired the school curriculum Grounded that has touched hundreds. 

The initiatives are part of an effort to address the issue of crime in Memphis and discuss solutions to move the city forward, according to a press release.

The chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet with community leaders May 22 to discuss the recent ban that was placed on several local activists after a special board meeting Tuesday, May 9.

Shelby County Environmental Court wants to create a fund that would help indigent and elderly people remediate blight on their property. 

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Dumpster tire: Blight group’s ideas roll at Memphis City Council

The City of Memphis needs new development within the Liberty Park Tourism Development Zone to begin paying the debt on projects such as The Memphis Sports and Events Center. The problem: The city hasn’t collected a dime of the financing yet. 

Memphis-Shelby County Schools students gathered Tuesday morning in the Middle College High School gym to show off their drone piloting skills and race the hovercrafts for some friendly competition. 

“We have been dealing with tires for a very long time, and it is a major epidemic in our community,” said council member Rhonda Logan, who chaired the city’s Blight and Illegal Dumping Task Force. 

Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey’s criminal campaign fraud case will not proceed to trial after a Middle Tennessee judge Tuesday rejected his request to withdraw his two guilty pleas.