Billy Ray Turner is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2010 death of the U of M and NBA basketball player. The case was reset for Feb. 11.

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, and we'll see the EDGE board vote on PILOTs for UPS and Blues City Brewery. Plus, big men and another win for the Grizz and Germantown's mayor takes up the call. 

The story of Memphis’ role in Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment has become the story of the Memphis woman who has worked tirelessly to make sure people know how that victory was won.

State Sen. Paul Rose pushed legislation through the Senate Tuesday allowing state-licensed adoption agencies to turn down same-sex couples they consider in conflict with their religious beliefs.

Germantown wants a task force to examine the issues that cause poor cell service in the suburb.

Less than half a year after resigning his House Speaker post amid scandal, state Rep. Glen Casada is considering running for a House Republican Caucus leadership position that lines up votes and helps members run for re-election.

Dr. Lisa Damour, a best-selling author, psychologist and leading expert and researcher on girls’ behavior, will speak at Hutchison School on Jan. 23.

Seven programs are nationally ranked; six rank No. 1 in Tennessee. 

It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, and we've got the state legislature reconvening, the Grizz grizzing, the dachshunds dashing and the airport announcing four new, nonstop destinations. 

The $10 million sought over several years by Epicenter didn't have enough support on the city council despite a guaranteed return. The pitch is part of a "movement" to encourage more sources of local capital for made-in-Memphis ventures. But the use of pension money hit a barrier with many on the council.

Dr. Lou Magnotti sees patients in the busy, often unpredictable Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One Health with his “collection.”

A proposed $20 wheel tax increase for MATA funding wasn't voted on Monday by the Shelby County Commission, which will revisit the resolution next week in committee.

The Tennessee Department of Correction received a four-year extension Monday despite accusations of corruption and a harsh audit showing it misclassified homicides.

Germantown Alderman Dean Massey has been subpoenaed to give a deposition in a lawsuit against the city over rezoning of the Cordova Triangle area.

Three-day competition will give participants a look inside the design industry while learning about teamwork and giving to charitable causes.

The utility expected all power to be restored to customers by midnight Monday. Presidents Island had the most sustained damage, with numerous power poles broken or uprooted by straight-line winds.

Likely to lead the 2020 agenda will be proposals to improve students’ reading skills and increase teacher compensation, two needs that most every lawmaker can agree on.

Commissioner Willie Brooks, a sponsor of the wheel-tax resolution, said he's willing to find other ways to fund MATA.

Financial Federal Bank has joined a lender network to help expand the Memphis-based bank’s presence nationwide.

Tests are for students who miss blood-testing in their schools.

The lowest-paid workers at the University of Memphis are to get two raises this year, bringing them to $13 an hour.

Welcome to the week! Today is Monday, Jan. 13, and the wheel tax, a land swap and a ban on stand-alone apartment buildings are all up for discussion. 

The Daily Memphian City Council Scorecard is updated to include Tuesday, Jan. 21, votes on the MLGW rate hike and a vote on approving Mayor Jim Strickland’s slate of second-term directors.

Children transferred from juvenile court to adult court is on the rise. Last year, 90 children were charged as adults and almost all are African American.

Germantown aldermen will revisit the city's ban on standalone, single-use apartments, and also look at potential land swap to acquire property for a water tower.