A group of around 20 protesters gathered outside the West Tennessee Detention Facility to protest what they called “deplorable conditions” inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center.
Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.
Construction of a gas station convenience store at the former Exxon Hop-In is expected to begin this month.
“We need a really nice white-tablecloth restaurant, but not too expensive,” Gill Properties’ president said.
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses delivered to Memphis in recent weeks, part of an overall investment to bring more than 50 new buses to an aging fleet by next year.
Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.
When completed, the data center would join the company’s three other known nearby data centers on its sprawling campus.
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
The University of Memphis tallied its second-highest fundraising amount ever in its most recent fiscal year.
“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”
New equipment will allow Kruger Products to make bathroom tissue and paper towels and increase its annual capacity.
This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
One day out of office, an honorary street renaming for outgoing county mayor Lee Harris was approved by the Memphis City Council, but not without some rare and vocal opposition.
The combined firms have completed more than 100 justice-related projects valued at more than $1.5 billion.
Hernando’s Board of Aldermen went back on approving the city’s new budget after tensions flared.
Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
Jeff Fioranelli has run the same route every day for 30 years. One Wednesday, nearly 400 St. Mary’s students began clapping for him. On 901 Day, he showed up to thank them for their support.
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“Such a perfect 901 story! Thanks for sharing and thanks to the extraordinary St. Mary’s community.” — Gigi Gould about Jeff Fioranelli was struggling to finish his 7-mile run. Then hundreds of St. Mary’s students cheered him on.
“It has been a joy to watch these guys under the lead of Manager Ben. Congratulations Ben!” — Carolyn Clements about Redbirds Recap: Ben Johnson earns 500th career victory
“We are now being told that 121 people were arrested, yet only five reportedly had prior criminal records. This raises questions about the characterization of those targeted as the ‘worst of the worst.’” — Cynthia Hardin-Mullins about Memphis immigration raid resulted in 121 arrests, feds say
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Also, Montecito Medical Real Estate bought the Conrad Pearson Clinic property in Germantown for $24.5 million, and Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoar Construction has opened an office in East Memphis.
The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.
Defensive miscue derails fifth inning in Redbirds’ Wednesday loss to Bulls.
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This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews repairing power lines on Quince Road, and it was taken by Holly Whitfield.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris leaves office Tuesday after eight years in office and a unique governing style that shifted county government’s priorities.
This is the latest step in the 34-year partnership between the bank and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.
When Acre executive chef Andrew Adams was a culinary student, food companies would post recipe contests on the school bulletin board. He was interested but never entered one. This summer, that changed.
After the death of national icon Dolly Parton last week, one Mississippi mayor won’t lower flags in her honor.
In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
“I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Mickey Roker, resident teaching artist at the Orpheum Theatre Group, twirling a Choose 901 flag on Beale Street, and it was taken by Brad Vest.