Bill Morris, who died July 25 at 92, was the longest serving Shelby County mayor since the office was created. And Javier Bailey is set for next year’s Democratic primary for assessor.
Also happening this week: Memphis Tigers start football camp, and Memphis City Council members want to hear your blight concerns.
A resolution on the Monday, July 28, County Commission agenda would cut in half the four-year terms of five elected Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members.
U.S. Rep. John Rose, who’s running for governor, blames turmoil on “liberal media.” Possible GOP primary challenger U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is silent on the topic.
With Project Milkweed, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is trying to stem one pollinator’s declining population by shipping free seeds to state residents.
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members Natalie McKinney and Michelle McKissack talked on “Behind The Headlines” about a coming Shelby County Board of Commissioners vote that could shorten the terms of five elected board members.
“You should look forward to going to school,” said Brent Mayo, a key executive of xAI in Memphis, in talking about the company’s plans to invest in upgrades at schools near its data centers.
The City of Memphis has asked the state high court to intervene in its lawsuit against the Memphis Police Association and prevent the demotion of 131 second lieutenants.
Former Shelby County Sheriff and Mayor Bill Morris, who died July 25 after a fall suffered several weeks before, shaped the lives of Memphians through his work over the past 50 years.
The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.
The move is expected to restore $17 million in federal funds to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which pays for school-based translators and helps educators hone their teaching strategies.
Crowe, an MPD veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was often seen in the field and frequently attended public events.
Cops charged in Nichols’ death get new sentencing dates, Hogan learned the wrasslin’ ropes in Memphis and we’ve got a hot tip on a cold meal for a hot day.
The platinum-blonde professional wrestler born Terry Bollea died July 24, but Memphis was where he became Hulk.
More than half the money raised will go toward other university operations.
Judge Sheryl Lipman also discussed The Daily Memphian’s motion to unseal court records that have remained hidden since the judge who had presided over the case recused himself.
County Commission may shake up the school board, a Grizz coach makes a comeback and you can eat on down the road before “The Wiz.”
Memphis school board members will vote next week on a revised student cellphone policy to align with new state standards.
The Daily Memphian recently put itself squarely into the case of the United States of America vs. Emmitt Martin III et al — but that wasn’t the local news site’s original intent.
Five of seven County Commissioners present for a Wednesday test vote supported a move that ultimately would cut in half the terms of five school board members elected in 2024.
She set up her lab in an empty room. With cobbled equipment and the blood of cows, dogs and humans, she set out to work on advances in hemophilia.
“It would be contrary to and would not serve the public’s interest, in anyway, to legally mandate” that Memphis-Shelby County Schools restore Marie Feagins as superintendent, the school board’s attorney argued in court documents.
Tekila is bringing the fuego to East Memphis, Baby Jack’s hits the road and we recount Ozzy Osbourne’s Memphis moment.
On today’s episode: Why geography, soil and water systems mean a tragedy like what happened in Texas is unlikely to happen in Memphis, even though flooding is an issue.