As eight Shelby County commissioners prepare to leave office at the end of August, the federal corruption case of former commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who resigned earlier this year, is still on its way to sentencing.
A 1972 state law is receiving renewed emphasis. What the law means still depends on which party and which of its leaders you talk to.
An attorney reveals why negotiations broke down between Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, but the city disputes some of those claims.
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Bryan Jones took his daughter to a Cordova daycare as usual, but says she was never dropped off at elementary school. Police are now investigating her death.
Every year, 1,500 volunteers show up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But you may never find a volunteer who exemplifies what it means to give time this week than Tina Rodgers.
Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery said that while he doesn’t think 25 days is enough time to assemble a team, he will be deliberate on appointments.
“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.
After the appointment of Mississippi’s first Muslim judge, a DeSoto County state senator wants to ban Sharia law in the state.
New details emerge in the Douglass shooting, the Grizzlies’ MLK Day game is back and Collierville’s library enters a new chapter.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s $227 million construction project isn’t yet finished, but Tigers fans got their first look at the renovation last week.
An altercation during a celebration preceded a burst of gunfire that left one woman dead and four others injured, according to affidavits that provide new details about the moments before and where it led investigators.
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
The Daily Memphian journalists captured first place for photography and data visualization in the 76th annual Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade awards.
A County Commissioner is charged with vandalism, Collierville’s fire chief is out and it’s par-tee time at TPC Southwind.
Last year, the Mississippi state legislature created a new Circuit Court and a Chancery Court judge in DeSoto County. But, in doing so, lawmakers said that only a small section of county voters could elect the two new judges for those courts.
The chain of events chronicled in the two misdemeanor traffic camera footage, Facebook video and a chain of events chronicled in two misdemeanor citations trace the months-long path to a not-guilty plea by the county commissioner.Related content:
The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.
Tribute artists, singers and panelists electrified fans of all ages with live performances and memories of Elvis, proving that nearly 50 years after his death, Presleymania shows no sign of slowing down.
Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.
Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died.
Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon made a brief appearance Tuesday, Aug. 11, in General Sessions Court on at least four charges of vandalism under $1,000.
Christian Brothers University has received a $6.2 million gift from Bob and Paula McEniry to strengthen the business school.
Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.
Commissioners makes a last-ditch jail effort, a new coffee shop is sprouting in Southaven and four Memphis authors have the write stuff.