More improvements are coming to internal controls, procurement, human resources and cybersecurity processes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Superintendent Roderick Richmond told board members.

On nine of the past 17 weekdays, at least part of the building has been closed, often with little public notice, confusing residents who are expected to appear for scheduled court dates.

The Memphis City Council also approved a change to the city’s structure for the trustee status MATA is currently operating under.

Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.

Seattle-based Noisy Creek owns six publications nationwide, including Seattle’s The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, the Chicago Reader and the Anchorage Press.

Mayor Paul Young’s administration pitched how it plans to spend about $3.3 million on the 5-mile area around SpaceXAI’s Colossus I data center.

Private development at Liberty Park has stalled, and the City of Memphis is looking to end its contract with the joint venture managing the project.

Darrin Pigram, 41, who was shot and killed on May 13, was being sought on a warrant for charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and a weapons violation.

City workers get parental benefits, the state airport takeover firms up and we look back at the life of Henry Hooper II.

As they often do, the college’s property transactions point to a larger transformation.

Henry Hooper II, who died July 12 at the age of 87, had an illustrious life and career.

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order that puts in place up to six weeks of fully paid leave for full-time city employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.

The Memphis City Council will act on the appointments for the city’s CFO and CAO and take final votes to add a pair of city charter change referendums to the Nov. 3 ballot for Memphis voters to decide.

Most of the early and absentee votes in the first two days of the ongoing early voting period were cast in Democratic state and federal primaries.

The organization hosted its 12th annual youth “hackathon” at the FedEx Institute of Technology July 16-18. 

State preps for airport board takeover, the Grizzlies aren’t summer champs and we look at when Ramble On might ramble in. 

We also talk about an area of Downtown that drivers may want to avoid ... until September. 

Plus, GOP gubernatorial candidates push to change Tennessee constitution for tougher control over Memphis courts and the Memphis Safe Task Force. 

Trey Crump has had a passion for historic buildings. Now, he’s been chosen to lead the nonprofit dedicated to preserving them. Here’s how he got to Memphis Heritage — and what he plans to do.

Orpheum Theatre CEO Brett Batterson sees almost every new Broadway production in New York. The first question he asks himself: Should he bring it to Memphis?

“Those of us who don’t stand to profit off zoning decisions must speak up and support a vision for a more walkable Memphis. Not only will this support small local businesses, but it will save lives on our roads.”

The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.

MSCS qualifies for a takeover in part because of state test performance, low-performing schools and student attendance. But state appointees to an oversight board don’t have to improve all of those metrics for the takeover to end.

Also happening this week: Part of Front Street will be closed for street updates.