Billy Ray Turner, co-defendant in the slaying of NBA star Lorenzen Wright, pleaded guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a gun on Monday, June 17. The murder trial of Turner and Sherra Wright, ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright will begin Sept. 16.
A vigil held Sunday in the wake of Brandon Webber's death remembered the father, son and friend. The event also called for healing and mending a broken relationship with Memphis Police.
Cliff Norville has been named the new public works director for Shelby County.
The House of Representatives could use a special session this summer to replace House Speaker Glen Casada and to expel state Rep. David Byrd, who is accused of sexual misconduct by three women who played basketball for him at Wayne County High 30 years ago.
With several Juneteenth observances in different part of the city Saturday, candidates in the October Memphis elections were moving among them and other events on their summer political calendars.
University of Memphis workers, alumni and living wage advocates gathered on campus Thursday, chanting, "We work, we sweat, put $15 on our checks."
Community members gathered Saturday to mourn the life of local business executive and philanthropist Glenn Cofield.
Jaleta Clark spoke before a crowd of mourners and supporters at a vigil outside her home in Frayser. Clark's son, Brandon Webber, was killed in a confrontation with a U.S. Marshals task force on Wednesday evening, sparking an upheaval in the community.
The fatal shooting of 20-year-old Brandon Webber by U.S. Marshals in Frayser – and the fallout that ensued – caught the attention of the nation and the world.
Video visitations will resume Saturday at the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar. Issues with the system have been repaired after a week of the service being down.
Sprouts and former Memphis employee reach settlement in federal lawsuit filed against the Phoenix-based grocer.
The city's minority business service center in the recently renovated and reopened Universal Life Building has been renamed the Fred L. Davis Innovation Center.
Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. has delayed filing its quarterly report for the period ended May 4 due to reporting changes that occurred recently requiring more detailed information on leases.
State Sen. Katrina Robinson wants a "transparent and thorough" investigation into the shooting death of Brandon Webber, saying the details are "unclear."
The family of Brandon Webber, the 20-year-old man shot and killed Wednesday by U.S. Marshals serving arrest warrants at a Frayser home, want answers about the fatal officer-involved shooting. The shooting sparked protesters to clash with police.
Reaction to the death of Brandon Webber and a push for city funding of public schools with Cardell Orrin of Stand for Children.
Pastors and others in Frayser reacted Thursday to Wednesday night's unrest and how it affects the Frayser community.
Young chess players from Memphis and beyond came gathered for the 18th annual Mid-South Chess Camp this week, where children ages 4-16 study under the direction of big-name grandmasters, masters and experts.
Returning some amount of city government funding to Shelby County Schools would not necessarily mean a return to state requirements to keep that funding level.
A portion of Central Avenue near Christian Brothers University will be renamed to honor the college's retiring president.
The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is talking to House Republican Speaker candidates to determine whether it could support a special session based on one condition: assurances of “justice” in the General Assembly.
University officials said the location change would not disqualify some currently enrolled University Middle students from attending this fall, which was a concern because the school's contract requires one third of its students to reside within two miles of the school.
A day after protesters clashed with police over the fatal shooting in Frayser of a 20-year-old man by U.S. Marshals, new details began to emerge and the victim's family began seeking answers.
The 300-unit Legends at Wolfchase apartment community in Bartlett has sold for $42.1 million.
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 8 a.m. Friday to consider a disaster declaration as the result of flooding last week.