County commissioners delayed a decision on funding the $18 million payout for the Sheriff’s Office until later this month with no mention that the funding was to “confidentially” settle the lawsuit between two elected officials with taxpayer money.
A new proposal would require receipts for money spent and a 5-year ban on new grants if nonprofits don’t follow the rules. The commission also set the stage for budget hearings.
The nearly 9 minutes of footage is from the body camera of one of the MPD officers who used pepper spray on No Kings marchers.
A jury found Jonathan Brush guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 road rage stabbing death of Memphis chef Jody Moyt, leaving the victim’s family outraged over the reduced charge.
Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.
When Royer started his business, he worked with a rotary telephone. There were no computers or fax machines. Now online shopping allows vendors to sell directly to customers.
The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.
To succeed under Tennessee’s takeover metrics, appointees to the Memphis schools oversight board will likely focus on the district’s lowest-performing schools. Experts say that could result in tremendous academic growth for poor students — or closures of their schools.
The state has tapped lawyers from a Virginia firm that has racked up recent Supreme Court victories.
Who looked good at the Draft Combine and who could be pulling out of the draft? Who’s moving on in the playoffs and what former Grizzlies have bowed out?
A planned special session for the Mississippi Legislature to possibly redraw the state’s three Supreme Court districts was called off by Gov. Tate Reeves — but that’s more of a delay than an abandoning of the idea.
The senior will compete in three sprints and the pole vault Wednesday in Knoxville.
Dragons begin Class AAA play Tuesday against Murfreesboro Siegel. Brothers open Wednesday vs. Chattanooga McCallie in Division 2-AA. Related content:
Collierville engaged residents last week to further understand their desires for the town’s future, many saying they favor growth — whether moderate or significant.
Competition in baseball, soccer and softball gets underway at various sites in and around Murfreesboro. Track and field competition takes place in Knoxville.
State redraws Memphis 9th Congressional district: Read our full coverage.
An unlikely local celebrity, Anthony “Monk” Cassata was known by thousands, and he spent decades walking the streets of Memphis with a heavy cane, big cigar, orange cap and multiple coats.
In this political roundup, new congressional districts shake up contenders with August primaries around the corner. Plus, a senator explains what he’s learned from “JFK to Trump.”
“Have always been a fan of Lamar Alexander. I am so disappointed in him, and I believe Howard Baker and Harry Wellford would be, too.” — Jimmy Gould about Cohen’s exit notes and Alexander’s memoir
“Student absenteeism is a huge piece of the struggle. No matter what they do inside the school buildings, the kids still need to show up for class in order for any of it to be effective.” — Rebekah Doe about Hallmarks of Houston takeover aren’t guaranteed for Memphis schools
“Imagine becoming a lawyer and leaving a legacy of making sure students stay in debt that they could have escaped, keeping children of color from being admitted to college and suppressing the democratic will of the people.” — William Lawson about Law firm that helped reverse affirmative action may aid TN in defending new congressional maps
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The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
The Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be held liable in injury cases caused by carriers they hire. But a lack of “guardrails” could still leave an uphill battle for smaller companies in Memphis.
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Spinderella performing at the Riverbeat Music Festival and was taken by Mark Weber.
“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.”
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.
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.
Atlanta-based pitmasters Dakari Akorede and Justin Robinson took on 19 other teams from around the world in Thursday’s Open Fire World Championship.
A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
“There is room for disagreement on just and unjust wars, but framing the Iran war as a ‘modern crusade’ with divine sanction is a betrayal of both Jesus’ peaceful teachings and the ultimate aim of the Torah itself: shalom, peace in the world, elusive though it may be.”
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle is from MingXia Dumpling and was taken by Sophia Surrett.