Republican Mike Ebbs and Democrat Jason Morrison are seeking the open seat due to Wanda Chism’s retirement.

Memphis and Jackson-area students unveiled a five-panel exhibit at a federal courthouse exploring the 1963 Supreme Court case Watson v. City of Memphis and its role in desegregation.

New public documents indicate that local government and the Memphis Grizzlies could come to a new lease at FedExForum in the “near future.” 

For years, the intersection of Tulane and Holmes roads in Whitehaven has been a four-way stop. Despite an influx of traffic due to SpaceXAI’s construction, it could remain that way for another eight to 12 months.

For 20 years, the Memphis Zoo hosted a pair of pandas that attracted millions of visitors. Three years after Ya Ya and Le Le left, though, the question remains: will the zoo ever have pandas again?

During the Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 543 defendants with complaints or indictments compared to 225 people charged during 2024.

Also in the political roundup, Tennessee’s GOP chairman talks about midterm trends, Justin J. Pearson’s ban letter goes public before he gets a copy and breaking ground for the new OUTMemphis center comes with culture war impact.

Also happening this week: It’s fall break week for all public schools, the Grizzlies wrap up their preseason.

The Shelby County Commission will take a first vote on a data center moratorium. It comes as the Memphis City Council is considering a similar proposal.

Tamarques Porter and Sable Otey, two MSCS board members recently elected as this year’s chair and vice chair respectively, say they’re confident they can weather the storm.

“The obvious rift between Steve Cohen and Justin Pearson reflects a larger national divide between an older Democratic tradition and a rising — and increasingly radicalized — progressive movement.”

Like all Memphis Habitat homes, the homes built during the CEO Build event will be sold to local homebuyers through the nonprofit’s affordable mortgage program.

When Collierville High teacher Brandi De La Cruz was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year in 2025, it was a first for the municipal school system. Now a second Collierville educator has claimed the honor.

Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, her attorneys said Saturday.

Officials said two officers returned fire after a suspect shot at them during a foot chase.

The utility had kept 65 crews ready to go in case of severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, but most of those are being released.

Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on ‘Behind The Headlines.’ 

An Arkansas special education teacher needed help with a class project. Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells answered the call.

After a search to replace Chief Chris Stokes, Millington has chosen a former deputy chief with the Memphis Police Department.

When Andrew Hayes returns to court in November, Judge Lee Coffee will hear a motion asking the judge to remove himself from the case.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young issued an executive order Friday, Oct. 9, calling for a 90-day working group to develop guidelines for data centers in the city.

City Council’s data-center debate will be continued, and a new restaurant serves elevated comfort food for when you’re hungry AF.

This weekend ups the ante on music — all kinds — in a music town.