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  • Education

    MSCS board looking at possible locations for Cordova-area high school

    Board members discussed some details for a new high school, which comes as a result of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ agreement to relinquish ownership of the Germantown namesake schools. 

    By Aarron Fleming February 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Second suspect charged in Whitehaven shootings

    Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony.

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    Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings

    City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting

    By Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Beauty Shop manager killed in shooting, friend recalls what happened

    Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.

    By Jennifer Biggs, Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting

    Car break-ins are up 41% compared to this time last year, according to Memphis Police Department data. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 20, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program

    “Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

    By Michael Waddell February 19, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Enamel artist honored in new Metal Museum exhibit

    The exhibit also displays works from contemporary artists, who adopted Bill Helwig’s techniques, such as Martha Banyas, Marilyn Tendrich, William Harper and Jamie Bennett. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 19, 2023
  • Update South Memphis

    10 people injured, one dead in Whitehaven shootings

    Eleven people were shot, one who died, at two separate scenes in Whitehaven early Sunday morning, the Memphis Police Department said.

    By Aarron Fleming February 19, 2023
  • Business

    Six former executives launch advisory group to ‘lift’ small businesses

    Lift Partners advisers include Bruce Landau, Gregg Landau, Josh Lipman, Jim Isaacs, Peter Felsenthal and Paulo L. Teixeira. Together, the group has a wide variety of experience, each serving in a C-suite position for a minimum of 20 years.

    By Christin Yates February 19, 2023
  • Premium Food

    Delta, Mexican or Memphis style: A guide to some of the Mid-South’s best tamales

    Delta-style, Mexican and other kinds of tamales can be found all around Memphis. Here are some of the best. 

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    Recipe Exchange: Delta-style tamales

    By Chris Herrington, Jennifer Biggs February 18, 2023
  • Food

    Anastasia Vergos’ big Greek life was full of love, family and food

    Tasia Vergos, the widow of Rendezvous founder Charlie Vergos, came to Memphis for an arranged marriage and lived a long life in her adopted city.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 17, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Tuesday Morning to close six Memphis-area locations

    Discount retailer Tuesday Morning is closing more than 400 of its stores, including several in the Memphis region. 

    By Neil Strebig February 17, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Mo Bamba nicknames LeBron James, Anthony Davis ‘Three 6’

    Plus, Moneybagg Yo plans a Memphis lounge.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 19, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Feelin’ Memphis feeling South Main expansion

    Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

    By Neil Strebig February 15, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Artists paint mural of Tyre Nichols in North Memphis

    The mural appears on the wall of the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm and Blues near Hein Park and was commissioned by the club’s owner, Steve A. Adams.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 14, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Downtown Memphis Commission approves new PILOT policy

    The most notable changes to the tax incentives are the length of the program and a focus on affordable housing.

    By Neil Strebig February 14, 2023
  • Premium Elections

    Amid residency questions, Floyd Bonner buys East Memphis home

    Bonner moves back within the Memphis city limits ahead of his bid for city mayor later this year. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 17, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MFD: Fires at three locations of tax prep business are arson

    The fires at three offices of Washington Credit and Tax Solutions were set Feb. 5 and Feb. 7 and one was captured on video.

    By Bill Dries February 13, 2023
  • About Town

    Love goes wild at the Memphis Zoo

    The pre-Valentine’s Day weekend “Love Wild” event allowed Memphis Zoo guests to eat while watching a keeper chat about African penguins, starring the renowned Dexter.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 12, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    Justin Pearson sworn in as newest Tennessee state representative — in a dashiki

    In a General Assembly dominated by Republicans, an incident over the dress code was the first test of how freely Pearson can express his values — without antagonizing colleagues whose help he’ll need to pass legislation.

    By Ian Round February 13, 2023
  • Premium Business

    Lumalier rides power of UV to disinfect, cut carbon

    The Memphis-based company, which harnesses ultraviolet light to kill germs, has seen business skyrocket even as the COVID pandemic wanes.

    By Jane Roberts February 14, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Student-led forum talks solutions for MATA transit issues

    Members of the reform group Stop Poverty with Policy have been riding MATA bus routes in recent months to understand how transit issues affect passengers’ everyday lives.

    By Alicia Davidson February 11, 2023
  • Health Care

    Ireland-based med tech firm selects Memphis for first U.S. location

    Over the past 13 years, PBC has grown from a small startup in Ireland to a company with offices in France and now Memphis, and partners in Germany, Sweden and Japan. 

    By Aisling Mäki February 10, 2023
  • Midtown

    Two school buses involved in four-vehicle crash

    Memphis police officers responded to a collision at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard that left one person injured.

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming February 10, 2023
  • Midtown

    Whataburger coming to Union Avenue

    The former Union Avenue police station in Midtown will be home to a new Whataburger location. 

    By Neil Strebig February 10, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Tom Lee Park’s Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols

    The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.

    By Bill Dries February 10, 2023

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