Ron Vernon is stepping down as music director for Tennessee’s longest-standing community symphonic orchestra.

The $55-million renovation offers an expanded look at the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and of the movement since his death in 1968.

Some of basketball’s most recognizable names showed up at the Memphis Sports & Events Center to watch the next generation of stars compete at Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League’s three-day event.

The winners performed to songs such as Wreckx-N-Effect’s “Rump Shaker” and Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” in the contest at Liberty Park.

Regional One Health and St. Francis Hospital both received poor ratings from the federal government in a recent review.

For some barbecue teams, the annual Memphis competition is mostly about spending time with family and friends.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington reflect on what made Brandon Clarke a unique player and individual over his seven seasons in Memphis. 

Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Cornelius Smith’s cooperation was vital to securing convictions in the “complex case.”

News and updates on the new maps for Tennessee’s congressional districts — which split Memphis into three separate districts — and the lawsuits challenging the redistricting.

A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen said Friday that he is exiting the August Congressional primaries after the Tennessee General Assembly redrew the state’s district lines, dividing Memphis among three Congressional districts and drawing Cohen out of the 9th District seat he’s held for 20 years.

Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

The Tigers will make their first appearance in the conference tournament since 2023, and their first under coach Matt Riser.

After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.

“The speed and confidence with which the legislature acted on redistricting does not guarantee the map’s durability. This time, state courts – not federal courts – may have the final word.”

“I remember us being chased by the Klan in Moscow, Tennessee,” Dekater Horton said, “because you are driving in a car with a white woman. It was in the middle of the day. We got on a dirt road, and they couldn’t catch us. It was normal, honestly.”

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“If Memphis cuts ties with the state, where does anyone think we’re going? I can assure you Mississippi doesn’t want a Democratic stronghold on its northern border.”

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America event and was taken by Mark Weber.

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The restaurant will open a month early, while Kura House Asian Cuisine is closing and Downtown’s The Artist Table is looking for a new location. 

A federal judge dealt a serious blow to Democrats by denying their request for a temporary restraining order against implementing new congressional maps.

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