Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.

It is the first year without a tuition increase at Tennessee’s 13 community colleges since 1991 and the first at the 27 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology since 2013

The House voted to let the Memphis Zoo serve alcoholic beverages this week, but not without hearing lawmakers raise worries about drunken people falling into cages with “man-eating” animals.

For educators, the retreat marked a disappointing end to a budget process that was so promising in February when Gov. Bill Lee asked the legislature for nearly $650 million in new dollars for K-12 education.

Restaurants have accounted for 21% of COVID-19 emergency grants for small businesses in economically distressed Memphis neighborhoods. Whitehaven eatery Trap Fusion joined the group on Friday, June 19.

As 120 people were added to the case count, 107 were also deemed to have recovered between yesterday and today.

We're talking about Las Delicias, police residency requirements after weeks of protests, a recruiting class to remember and the Orpheum making up a bunch of Broadway shows.

The Tennessee Legislature broke an impasse Thursday night and was set to pass a $39.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 dealing with a $1 billion shortfall caused by the COVID-19 crisis, wrapping up a short but chaotic session surrounded by protest.

A city task force on public safety started its work this week with several calls for hiring local in the police and fire ranks. Meanwhile, an effort to remove from the Nov. 3 election ballot a proposal for allowing the city to hire police and firefighters who live outside the county may be picking up momentum.

Gov. Bill Lee is proclaiming Friday, June 19, as Juneteenth in Tennessee, but he stops short of demanding removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday that re-established the program the Trump administration tried to rescind affects 1,800 Memphians, many of them considered “essential” workers in the current pandemic.

Speakers will share insight for reform here and across nation from #BlackLivesMatter activism.

Christian Brothers University will have about 150 DACA students on its campus this fall and is looking to recruit more.

Enforcing the ordinance requiring face coverings at indoor public places relies on business owners' participation, says sponsor of city council measure. 

Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Thursday, June 18, that technology, including social media, is vital to the department, and he fears the 1978 Kendrick Consent Decree will stop his department from doing its job.

House and Senate break stalemate to reach $39.4 billion budget agreement as Legislature prepares to adjourn.

The Tennessee House overwhelmingly passed fetal heartbeat legislation Thursday to prohibit abortion, then held out hope the Senate would consider the measure.

Awards foster inclusion work that faculty and staff are doing on campus.

The nickname for athletic teams remains the Rebels, but the university retired its Colonel Reb mascot in 2003 amid criticism that the bearded old man looked like a plantation owner.

As increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are detected in younger people, large gatherings are discouraged. But it's ultimately up to the organizer about whether to move forward or cancel events such as Memphis in May or the Southern Heritage Classic, said Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter.

University admissions staff will review a host of other indicators, including pre-ACT scores and dual enrollment grades.

High school will round out university's public school initiatives that will extend from pre-K through the 12th grade.

The popular Mexican restaurant has closed for the time being because two employees tested positive for COVID-19.

The Grizzlies have their hotel reservations for Disney, the Southern Heritage Classic is canceled, and perhaps the oldest part of Memphis is getting a face lift. 

Dexamethasone is a commonly used steriod, widely available and inexpensive. It shows promise of being a big breakthrough for the sickest patients, including people on ventilators.