From July 2020 to June 2021, 96,000 people reported an Amazon scam to the FTC. Only a small percentage of people report scams, so the actual numbers are much higher.

With approval of special taxes by the Mississippi State Legislature, DeSoto County cities are studying how to use the money, most planning to steer the funds to parks and recreation.

The $60 million Memphis Allies gun violence initiative is new turf for Youth Villages, which historically hasn’t worked with teens and young adults accused of violent crimes. 

This moussaka from Jim’s Place Grille is a great family meal and could even find a place on your Easter table.

The Memphis-born photographer uses his art to connect with people but also to spark a conversation he said is bigger than just him. 

The bill would require the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee to submit a report detailing the name and location of each business or third-party entity contracted to perform construction work at the site.

Plans were submitted to convert the landmark at 1914 Poplar Ave. into market-rate apartments. An additional request to place the site on the National Register of Historic Places was also submitted. 

The Grizzlies, coming off two straight losses, including a blowout against the Nuggets, could see Morant on the court this weekend.

The Greater Memphis Chamber will be moving its Downtown office from the Falls Building to the Tower at Peabody Place. 

As part of the NBA’s anniversary legacy program, the Grizzlies brought a new dance studio and outdoor basketball court to the school.

State Sen. London Lamar will host a Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall Saturday, April 9, to discuss ways to reduce gun violence as well as community-based solutions.

Chef Tamra Patterson wins “Chopped,” a Memphian releases her first novel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shows Memphis some love. 

The Grizzlies, who just dropped two on the road, are encouraged after Ja Morant’s 5-on-5 practice.

“Democrat or Republican, there is no justification, no possible excuse, for what the puppet governor and the Tennessee General Assembly jerking his strings are doing to the children of our state and to our future.”

Nikola Jokic was bloodied in the first quarter, but he returned with a headband and picked apart the Grizzlies defense the rest of the game. 

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Box score: Nuggets 122, Grizzlies 109

Early goal sets the tone as Chattanooga FC advances. Memphis doesn’t.

Amber Colbert, a police services employee, was arrested Wednesday, April 6, for attempting to obtain a loan through fraudulent means.

Joey Caruso was an integral part of Dragons’ wins in tournament.

Billy Orgel decided not to file the petition for re-election he pulledin February. That left Amber Huett-Garcia as the only candidate in the race and effectively elected to the District 6 MSCS board seat at the Thursday filing deadline. There were other surprises at the deadline in other races.

Top performers from the past week of spring sports including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field are recognized.

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty indicated they would vote against the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson ahead of the 53-47 vote Thursday, April 7.

Ronald Rickman, 69, was denied parole after a March 23 hearing, which occurred three years after his latest parole hearing in 2019. 

Folks in the Southwest Memphis neighborhood have differing opinions about Gerald Robinson’s proposed senior-living development. But they agree on one thing: They’re against his planned four-story apartment building.

This week, eat all the things at the Vegan Block Party on Mud Island and celebrate Shelby County Star Trek Day at Black Lodge. Plus, Tennessee Ballet Theater honors photographer Jack Robinson, and Collage Dance Collective honors Brazil.

Ja Morant wants Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to come to Memphis for a playoff game. Will the point guard have to flip the former wrestler’s NBA allegiance?