The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act. 

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers. 

Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together. 

Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.

Cocozza is open in Harbor Town, a new ER is coming to Arlington and there’s more work to do with TVA.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.” 

Even though MLGW is in some ways back where it started, the power provider RFP wasn’t all for naught, said the utility’s board chair. 

The first of four public input sessions about the search for the next MSCS superintendent was held Thursday night at Snowden School.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy will recuse the office from the case and seek a pro tem appointment of an independent prosecutor.

This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.

The Dixie Greyhound project hits a snag, chef Jimmy Gentry heads Downtown and the Southern Heritage Classic announces a new opponent. 

After a lawyer for the Franklin L. Haney Co. spoke during Wednesday’s MLGW board meeting, the board took a brief, unplanned recess to consult its legal team.

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The schools allege in the suit that Memphis-Shelby County Schools based its recommendation to revoke their charters on incomplete performance data from the Tennessee Department of Education.

The former Shelby County commissioner filed Monday, Dec. 5, in the January Democratic primary special election. There are six other Democrats with qualifying petitions out ahead of the Dec. 15 filing deadline.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a request for proposals on Monday, Dec. 5, for contractors to test around 1,000 backlogged sexual assault kits by next summer.

MLGW will continue its 80-year relationship with TVA through its current contract, but Commissioner Carl Person encouraged the board to work closely with the utility to seek an agreement that best suits Memphis and its ratepayers. 

Auto thefts are up 100% this year, a Memphis activist is honored in a national top 100 list and Arlington High students are bringing the Pyramid to Washington, D.C.

Justin J. Pearson is the only Memphian on the list, joining other leaders including LeBron James, Tyler Perry, Jordan Peele and Solange Knowles. 

The delay to the Dec. 20 council session mirrors a delay by the Shelby County Commission. The council also delayed a vote on a settlement to the damage deposit dispute between Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis in May International Festival.

The terms of the tax incentive for adding a 300-room tower to the existing Sheraton convention center hotel include keeping the value of the existing hotel at its 1998 assessment for tax purposes. Although they don’t have a vote on the incentive terms, Memphis City Council members say their concerns are linked to their vote on a hotel tourism surcharge.

Memphis police responded to the scene at Freedom Preparatory High School Monday, Dec. 5.

Art inspired by Tennessee created by Arlington students is part of the National Tree Lighting festivities in Washington.

Year to date, there have been 273 homicides. There have been 1,607 Hyundai vehicles, 1,568 Kia automobiles and 1,031 Infiniti cars stolen so far this year. 

The vote will determine whether MLGW signs a long-term contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority or continues with its current contract.

Tyus Jones leads the Grizzlies to a win, the Tigers can finally get revenge over Utah State and we remember Stax Records founder Jim Stewart.