Colom’s narrow victory is a seismic shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives for generations, and it will echo through the country as well.
James Gattas announced his retirement Monday and reflects on what made the last 55 years in the jewelry business so special to him.
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
Let this be your sign to do a little turkey trot over to one of these local restaurants’ websites and plan any pre-orders for your Thanksgiving meal.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Peak+ plans to hire at least 20 workers locally in the next 12 to 18 months, with full production at the Knight Road facility expected by the end of 2027.
Roy Cash Jr., a retired Navy pilot and the nephew of singer Johnny Cash, was the featured speaker at Wednesday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in Bartlett.
The city’s expenses are up, but revenues — mostly local property taxes — are up, too.
The Bartlett YMCA will add an outdoor summer experience, but shortfalls in funding have scaled plans back from the original concept.
The City Council has paused a raft of similar and competing proposals for the regulation of data centers as it moves deeper into drafting those regulations and land-use requirements.
The bad news: The Tigers aren’t going 31-0. The good news: Only three more games until Nemanja Popovic can suit up.
Developers are planning a mixed-use project at Madison Avenue and Watkins Street, and furniture retailer Living Spaces is moving forward with the renovation of the former IKEA building.
After two days of testimony, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ruled in favor of itself, arguing it didn’t make a mistake by issuing permits to SpaceXAI for a permanent power plant in Southaven.
Collierville, Southwind, Munford, MASE, Briarcrest and Lausanne will all be at home Friday as the postseason continues to heat up.
A hot-shooting Commodore team hands the Tigers their first loss of the season Tuesday night in Nashville. Box score: Vanderbilt 105, Memphis 81 Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fallRelated content:
Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself.
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Jackson $64 million as part of a “flagship effort,” a peek at what could be the administration’s new strategy beyond the Memphis Safe Task Force.
A day after scoring a season-high 17 points in a win against the Toronto Raptors, Grant’s organization, Hour Generation Foundation, partnered with the City of Memphis’ Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement to host its “Thanksgiving Grant-ed” event.
“We need his energy! That was scary, so glad he’s okay 💙” — Chris Leach about Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fall
“Put it in the rearview mirror and move forward. Hope everyone is okay.” — Ruth Woodard about Vanderbilt halts Tigers fast start to season with 105-81 win
“Tough loss but we had issues. Ready for the Ville.” — Chris Thomas about Martin: It was a bad night for Memphis, but help is on the way
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders on Tuesday proposed a midyear purchase of 25,000 laptops for high schoolers after parents complained that a sudden change in district technology policy this year left teachers and families scrambling.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the private event space at Lou’s Lounge that was provided by Nathan Helms.
A memo from Marsha Blackburn’s strategist credits a “red wall” for her win over Jerri Green. Democrats counter that flipped seats and closer margins show Tennessee isn’t as red as it looks.
Jabil Inc. announced today it is looking to hire more than 300 people for a variety of roles at its artificial intelligence-infrastructure manufacturing plant in Byhalia, Mississippi.
Memphis guard Luke Almodovar took a hard fall on his head during a fast-break dunk with 10:27 remaining in Tuesday’s game against Vanderbilt.
According to food writer Sophia Surrett, ButterYolk lives up to the hype.
Germantown watched other municipalities switch their streetlights to LEDs. Now, the suburb is going through the process.
Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.
“I shouldn’t have to defend my racial identity because I don’t support a particular candidate. Nor should anyone assume that because I reject one candidate, I automatically support the other.”
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis forward Rihards Vavers celebrating with fans.