Memphis Athletic Ministries has taken remarkable steps to ensure its first Helicopter Ball Drop fundraiser goes smoothly and credibly.

Social studies teachers question, challenge new state law that restricts instruction on race, racism.

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The events include a free one-hour canoe or kayak session, nature walk or one-hour fitness class.

Research has shown that when teachers receive support from a literacy coach, they try new practices, incorporate more authentic assessments, and ground their decisions in professional literature.

The County Commission’s vote approving a one-cent property tax hike and the City Council’s consideration next week of a 29-cent city property tax hike were the dominant topics in a reporter’s roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”

BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.

Leon Gray, special assistant to Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael, died Friday, June 11. He worked in television and radio and was well known in the community.

The Alabama standout was sold after a red-carpet official visit plus the Tigers’ winning pedigree. 

Roster looking more normal ahead of Saturday’s trip to Louisville.

The popular series at Memphis Botanic Garden starts July 17 with Little Big Town. Tickets are on sale now. 

Gadson “Will” Perry, a Memphis lawyer, has been appointed as the new Shelby County Chancery Court judge in Memphis. 

For Joe Salisbury, it is his second Grand Slam championship, and a historic one for the British citizen.

Craigmont High graduate Katori Hall was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Friday, June 11 in the 2021 drama category for her latest work “The Hot Wing King.”

Coming on as a late sub against Indy Eleven, the high school senior made Memphis 901 FC history.

Lakeland settled on a $1.04 property tax rate to fund its $100.5 million budget. Increased sales tax revenues helped offset the suburb’s spending.

The announcement of the removal of the remains was made Friday, June 11, in Health Sciences Park, where Forrest and his wife had been reinterred for more than 100 years after originally being buried in Elmwood Cemetery.

The announcement comes 11 days after work began on removing what is left of the monument. The work was also to include the reinterment of the remains of Forrest and his wife.

The playoff field could expand to 12 teams, which will affect Group of Five teams and conferences.

There currently are four NBA teams with openings, and Hardaway’s name is reportedly being circulated.

The trial for state Sen. Katrina Robinson and two others has been postponed after attorneys told the court they need more time to prepare.

Panel discussion designed to show how theory helps explain function of race in America and around world. 

Penny Hardaway is reportedly targeting Larry Brown for an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Tigers. Here’s how to do that without making things worse with the NCAA. 

The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.

The Land Use Control Board credited a developer for improving a Binghampton site plan for a C-store with gas. But the board approved the project without addressing how more gas pumps might affect the neighborhood.