The state isn’t just taking over school systems. It’s taking over airports. 

As they often do, the college’s property transactions point to a larger transformation.

We also talk about an area of Downtown that drivers may want to avoid ... until September. 

This weekend starts with the very fun business of early voting. And it ends with a World Cup Watch Party.

Early voting starts Friday, July 17, for the Aug. 6 Shelby County general election. But the ballot also includes the state and federal primaries for the Nov. 3 election. 

The Memphis Fire Department has a new way to handle emergency medical services — on a bike. 

Last month, the Memphis City Council approved $5 million towards emergency repairs for AutoZone Park. But the park still needs about $35 million in deferred maintenance on top of that. 

A national game association brings its annual tournament into Memphis this week.

There’s some art, some pole vaulting and a few medieval-type knights. 

Restaurant names aren’t always the easiest to pronounce. 

For 17 years, some of the world’s most historic images have found their way to a Memphis warehouse, where a local business scans and digitizes them. 

The 114th session of the Tennessee General Assembly reconvened this past January with some very high-profile bills on its agenda.

Of particular interest is two applications for new housing, one in Cooper-Young and another on Covington Pike. 

What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?

The grand opening is less than six months away. 

Three of the Memphis Grizzlies’ newest players have nicknames that refer to food, which could provide an easy opportunity for a Grizzlies meal deal at FedExForum. But what will it mean for the team’s standings?

Also this week: The Memphis-Shelby County schools board tackles some hot topics.

On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat. 

Today we’re joined by Andy Ashby to talk about a new trend in real estate as well as changes to area Wendy’s and a company that specializes in cleaning up old industrial sites. 

In recent days, South of Beale has offered a Bangkok Alley pop-up in East Memphis, there’s been a Kinfolk pop-up at Kuya Downtown and Ouri Matcha has been popping up all over the place. 

Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt. 

After this week, we’ll know who the newest Memphis Grizzly will be. 

This weekend feels like a solidly summer affair, with a screening of “Jaws” at the Orpheum Theatre, a car show at Graceland and Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park. 

And, also, what does the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk do? 

Culturally, we’re all probably reading a little less. But what does that mean for a place like Rhodes College, which prides itself on teaching students the classics?