The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.

John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”

The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.” 

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the City of Memphis made “significant trade-offs” as it designed the city’s coming fiscal year budget.

Voucher-friendly Tennessee Republicans are pushing a last-minute amendment that would drop all enrollment caps on the state’s original voucher program.

The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated. 

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.