Work has already started to place the 80-year-old theater building on the National Register of Historic Places.

Shelby County’s COVID-19 case rate remained stable over the past month as testing numbers rose and the positivity rate continued a steady decline, according to Shelby County Health Department data.

The County Commission approved CARES Act spending, including a hazard pay stipend for some workers and money for the municipal cities.

In 1990, Jimmy "King Cobra" Kimble snagged the United States Wrestling Association’s Unified World Heavyweight Championship title away from Jerry “The King” Lawler. He also spent 55 years with Republic Services, missing only one day of work for a broken leg. 

Despite the protests of Memphis officials and lawmakers, the House Judiciary Committee has passed a constitutional carry bill that enables “law-abiding” people to pack handguns without a state permit.

Shelby County Health Department confirmed 50 new cases Wednesday, May 27, as testing numbers decreased to 821. Eight new deaths from the virus were reported Wednesday.

The experts are "optimistic and hopeful" about the trajectory of COVID-19 in Memphis. So you can be, too. 

Despite a decrease in sales tax revenue, Collierville is proposing a flat property tax rate. The tax rate will remain at $1.83 per $100 of assessed property value.

The head of the Stax Museum talks about plans for reopening — and contemplates when live music and events will happen again.

In-Rel Properties said in an email that the East Memphis landmark will change ownership due to the outcome of a legal case.

Tennessee’s Education Savings Account program drew support in Republican-controlled subcommittees Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with hardly a word.

The County Commission has until June 30 to approve a balanced operating budget for the county.

The school was unable to withstand the impact of a world pandemic, economic recession and competition from other schools.

FedEx's new #SupportSmall business grant program is accepting applications through June 12. Winners will receive $5,000 grants and $500 in print and business services.

Classes will be a combination of face-to-face and online; in some cases, double occupancy will be possible in dorms.

Catcher Hunter Goodman, who played at Arlington High, is the 11th player in the history of the University of Memphis baseball program to receive All-American by Collegiate Baseball recognition.

AutoZone chairman, president and chief executive Bill Rhodes said he's "quite bullish" on the Memphis-based auto-parts retailer's future, despite short-term headwinds from COVID-19.

Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.

An effort to tweak the NCAA's nose failed Tuesday in the General Assembly as two Memphis lawmakers' bills allowing student-athletes to be compensated failed to gain traction.

Legislation in the General Assembly’s renewed COVID-19 session could help Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry find his way back on the ballot in 2020 after the Democratic Party took him off.

The NBA has been in discussions with the Walt Disney World about hosting games in a controlled “campus” or “bubble” environment in Orlando. And it looks like the Grizzlies will be part of the picture.

This is the fifth time in the past eight days, Shelby County reported at least 100 new coronavirus cases. The average is about 96 new cases a day as testing numbers over the same eight-day span is 1,407.

MLGW's 80-year partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority is up for renewal. TVA president and CEO Jeff Lyash talks with Eric Barnes and Bill Dries about the benefits of continuing this contract.

If cemeteries held gatherings, they were smaller than previous years. The threat of coronavirus made some alter their plans and cancel their normal gatherings and ceremonies honoring veterans.

Close to 65,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.