This Week in Memphis: Mayor presents city budget, and Grind City Amp opens
Also happening this week: Memphis FC kicks off with a meet-and-greet, and some local players are NFL Draft prospects.
Also happening this week: Memphis FC kicks off with a meet-and-greet, and some local players are NFL Draft prospects.
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
When the Dorothy Day House started in 2006, it was run entirely by volunteers and helped three homeless families a year. Now it helps more than 20 a year.
Here is everything you need to know about the 13 Shelby County Commission races on the May 5 ballot.
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
The Redbirds took the lead with a sacrifice fly.
Strawberry-picking season started at the third-generation family farm Jones Orchard last week, attracting families and chefs alike.
You can find all kinds of super cool stuff at the annual Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show staged by the Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society this weekend.
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
The Tigers and FedEx teamed up for the second time to host the Power of Girls in Sports clinic.
With expanded needs in Desoto County, Dream Center is expanding its operation to the eastern side of the county in the Olive Branch community.
Cushman & Wakefield released its first quarter industrial report, showing the overall market has some positive trends such as vacancy rate decreasing while net absorption and asking rental rates increased.
Receiver Anthony Miller and defensive lineman Clinton McDonald were among inductees honored at Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremonies.
The Memphis Grizzlies took two losses Friday night. And they weren’t even playing.
Two Memphis educators and one longtime board member are vying for the District 1 school board seat this spring. The May 5 Democratic primary will determine who wins the spot.
The candidates vying for Memphis’ District 9 board seat range from a former board chair to the lone pro-state takeover candidate. The May 5 Democratic primary will determine who wins the spot.
Five candidates are vying for the District 6 school board seat in the May 5 Democratic primary. The winner will face a sixth candidate, a longtime local pastor running as an independent, in August’s general election.
A former Memphis teacher and longtime local lawyer are vying for the District 8 school board seat in the May 5 Democratic primary. The winner will face a third candidate, a school librarian running as an independent, in August’s general election.
“Great civic project!” — Jim Mulroy about All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
“This is great information on what is happening on a local level. It’s important to start locally. #Vote.” — Carol Jackson about A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
“Dorothy Day House does great work and deserves your support. It’s not just about housing. It provides education about other resources available to its clients and makes connections for them to other, complimentary programs.” — Ham Smythe about For the Dorothy Day House, serving Memphis’ homeless families is a divine calling
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A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
Memphis River Parks Partnership, Stonebrook Realtors and Allen & Hoshall name new positions.
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.
The Realtors council also inducted William B. Dunavant III into its Commercial Hall of Fame and honored Michael Lightman Sr. with its Legacy Award.
The Redbirds were unable to advance a ghost runner in both extra frames.
This recipe is bananas — ripe, but firm, bananas.
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Today’s puzzle is of art from Jerry Ehrlich and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.