The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral
OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch.
OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch.
The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.
A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.
Expanded board powers are among several new details of a proposed state takeover legislation targeting Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Early voter turnout through the first four days of the period that ends April 30 is higher than it was at the same point in 2018.
OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, is building a new regional headquarters in Midtown as part of a $12 million expansion to meet the growing demand for its services.
State cuts some Memphis crime money, Young promises no new taxes and Flip Side is flipping things around.
The Tennessee General Assembly included a $50 million grant for Downtown Memphis Public Safety in the state budget passed this week.
Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
Also happening this week: Memphis FC kicks off with a meet-and-greet, and some local players are NFL Draft prospects.
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
Here is everything you need to know about the 13 Shelby County Commission races on the May 5 ballot.
A former Memphis teacher and longtime local lawyer are vying for the District 8 school board seat in the May 5 Democratic primary. The winner will face a third candidate, a school librarian running as an independent, in August’s general election.
Five candidates are vying for the District 6 school board seat in the May 5 Democratic primary. The winner will face a sixth candidate, a longtime local pastor running as an independent, in August’s general election.
The candidates vying for Memphis’ District 9 board seat range from a former board chair to the lone pro-state takeover candidate. The May 5 Democratic primary will determine who wins the spot.
Two Memphis educators and one longtime board member are vying for the District 1 school board seat this spring. The May 5 Democratic primary will determine who wins the spot.
When the Dorothy Day House started in 2006, it was run entirely by volunteers and helped three homeless families a year. Now it helps more than 20 a year.
You can find all kinds of super cool stuff at the annual Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show staged by the Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society this weekend.
The budget “reallocates” $30 million originally proposed for Memphis to combat crime through workforce development and deterrence.
Deputies arrest 16-year-old male in fatal shooting at Shelby Farms earlier this week that left Coriuan Bean, 17, dead
The plaintiffs filed to dismiss them so that the planned November 2026 trial could continue as scheduled.
As voters cast early ballots in the primary, Tennessee lawmakers are expected to take final votes on takeover legislation that would strip elected school board members of their powers by granting major decision-making authority to nine Shelby County state appointees.