Colleges across the country face the withering student numbers that have led dozens of colleges to close their doors in recent years. In Memphis, enrollment for one school flatlines, another jumps and two more dip. 

More than three months after Memphis school leaders sued over Tennessee’s takeover law, the case’s first full hearing is set for Oct. 2 in Nashville.

With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?

County Clerk La Sonya Hall says her office has cleared about half of the 34 crates of unprocessed car titles and vehicle registrations from car dealers so far. 

Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.

The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release. 

Event organizers said that the gathering is designed to activate and honor the continued legacy, courage and determination associated with today’s civil rights movement.

Carmeon Hamilton launches Wing Wars, Collierville’s got a new temporary town administrator and a Memphis poet beats Jack White. 

Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news. 

Too many Memphians exploit the reality of violent crime for their own purposes. But the legion of people who made the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium possible decided the better response was to be like Liza and sprinkle hope.

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20 years ago, Eliza Wellford Fletcher played for the team. Now, they’re breaking ground on her stadium.

Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.

The music-production space in Cloud901 in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library was formally named the Tay Keith Music Lab.

Why a data-center moratorium in Memphis can’t stop the gigabyte-sized boom in Southaven. Plus, where to go for a piece of cake or some peace and quiet.

At least two of this week’s main events are happening in Overton Park. 

Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall will face a challenge from Liz Deely as she hopes to retain her position on the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

A University of Memphis professor has spent years studying public transportation systems in cities nationwide. Now, Memphis has been added to that list.

Attorneys seek a preliminary injunction to stop Task Force members from retaliating against residents who film their operations.

Build-out and activity is bustling at SpaceXAI’s DeSoto County operation, less than a mile from Memphis and unperturbed by the political winds blowing to the north. 

Federal races, judicial elections and a school board contest headline the ballot as absentee voting gets underway Sept. 21.

Also happening this week: Participants will honor firefighters lost in 9/11 during a stair climb at Liberty Stadium.

“Crime is falling. Investment is surging. The tax base is expanding. Memphis has spent years demanding progress. Now that it’s finally happening, results should matter more than partisan grievance.”

The museum to commemorate the nation’s worst maritime disaster is set to open just 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis.

Despite recent progress, the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates Memphis remains the No. 1 major city in America for its violent crime rate, town hall attendees learn.