Lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split Shelby County into three different congressional districts, less than a week after Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on the matter.Related content:
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For some students, improved scores could excuse them from summer school and tutoring interventions required by a state reading retention law.
Longtime local attorney and former judge Gerald Skahan has died. He was 61.
The man accused of shooting an MPD officer in February has been caught, court records show.
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.
In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.
EpicenterU, a partnership between Epicenter, Arkansas State University and the Delta Regional Authority, will provide about $812,000 in grant funding for student entrepreneurs.
A sophomore Dragon earned 50% of this week’s total following a standout performance at the sub-section track meet.
The Redbirds scored nine runs in late innings of victory at the Mud Hens.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Today’s puzzle is of a tree at T.O. Fuller State Park and was taken by Wes Hale.
The map would make all nine of Tennessee’s seats Republican-leaning districts.
Giddy up, Memphis. The Stallion, which blends the hotel and Airbnb experience, will open in a former apartment complex in Downtown Memphis.
The Lynx get a big goal just before halftime before turning on the style in the second half to defeat a game ECS team.
Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.
“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”
“They’re killing an iconic American city,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, who flew in to join Tuesday’s protest. “It’s a terrible day for Memphis and it’s a terrible day for Tennessee.” Anger, disbelief and solidarity: How Memphians in Nashville are reacting to proposed redistricting Tennessee Legislature’s special session starts today. Here’s how it could goRelated content:
Historically, West Tennessee has been known for commodity crops such as soy, corn and especially cotton. But in recent years, an increasing number of area farmers have started growing specialty crops — like peaches — because they’re more profitable per acre.