Ida B. Wells to be honored with Downtown street
The name change approved Tuesday changes the street’s name on city maps and as a mailing address.
The name change approved Tuesday changes the street’s name on city maps and as a mailing address.
The elaborately designed convenience store with gas pumps and retail bays would have been built at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard.
Shelby County Schools will formally recommend the closures of Shady Grove Elementary and Alton Elementary Schools. The changes will go to a vote at the board’s business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
The Grizzlies will be missing their shooting guard and key reserve as they embark on a four-game road trip.
This will be Daron Schoenrock’s 37th year coaching college baseball and his 18th season as the Memphis head coach.
Calling it a “terrible reality,” Memphis City Councilman Worth Morgan said that “people are not being held accountable for fleeing from police.”
As the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
Fullback Rece Buckmaster was a big factor for Memphis in 2020 before moving to Indy Eleven.
Scheidt’s children are creating a matching fund, meaning that the goal is that the new fund will raise $1 million total.
The state has lowered the percentage it expects to make on investments that finance pension funds. By state law, the city of Memphis must lower its discount rate as well in the spring budget season.
Community members gather for a memorial service to recognize the military life of a man they didn’t know.
Kajuan Robinson played two seasons with the University of Memphis.
The Tigers’ 1-5 road record is why they’re on the wrong side of the bubble, again.
Kenneth Gainwell scored one more touchdown in his final game of the season.
Standouts from FACS, Fayette-Ware, Germantown, MAHS, and Northpoint up for consideration this week. Voting ends on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m.
Standouts from Bartlett, Lewisburg, St. Mary’s, Westwood and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20.
Shelby County commissioners meet in special session Wednesday, Jan. 19, to approve $1.4 million in funding to buy 15,000 COVID self-test kits at a unit price that comes to 180,000 tests.
State party leaders say there will be no hearing at a Saturday meeting on some concerns expressed by local Democrats about whether the former MSCS superintendent is a “bona-fide” Democrat.
St. Jude announced Dr. James Downing is leaving as CEO and president later this year. The longtime leader discussed changes, opportunities and challenges ahead for one of Memphis’ — and the world’s — most well-known health care facilities. Related content:
The Grizzlies welcomed former star Jaren Jackson Jr. back to FedExForum with a thank-you video.
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
Emily Harrell replaces former City Manager Michael Walker who was terminated by the board on Nov. 3 for “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.
“Verbally Effective,” with Ena Esco, and “You Can See Me In The Dark,” hosted by Nathan Reisman and Melissa Sweazy, both launched in 2018. They have hundreds of published episodes and continue today.
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week’s worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing.
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from a Valentine’s Day speed dating event at Novel and was taken by Brad Vest.