MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said the timeline for when power would be fully restored remains the same: He’s “optimistic” most residents should have the lights back on by Thursday night.

There are always questions before college-football season openers, and the Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels have added to the unknowns before Saturday’s game in Las Vegas.

An order requiring the county to pay Halbert’s attorney's fees was signed this week, although the county’s outside attorney objected and could appeal.

Beloved icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, never met Elvis Presley, but they nearly collaborated on a version of her famed ballad “I Will Always Love You.”

Also opening this weekend: “Finding Emily,” “Buddy,” “Idiots” and “Never Stop Chasing.”

“This was just this week’s fire, and we’re past it, and now we have to look forward to next week’s fire,” said one restaurant owner. 

The festival premieres two short films written, directed and produced by students in grades third through sixth who participated in the recent Like You Film Camp summer camp at Idlewild Elementary. 

The PGA Tour is reshaping its postseason for 2028 by ending the year with a Tour Championship played over two weeks at different golf courses involving match play.

What happens when the collector dies and leaves his stash behind?

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of FedEx St. Jude Championship winner Scottie Scheffler that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Shelby County commissioners closed out their four-year term of office Monday, Aug. 24, by capping the county’s share of legal expenses at $200,000 in the ongoing federal-court case about the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed the new member after interviewing three of six people who submitted applications.

Families of students who attend the 19 closed schools can receive free meals on Tuesday. Food will be available at each closed campus between noon and 2 p.m., through a partnership with the YMCA. 

Amid ballot problems during early and absentee voting, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the results from the Aug. 6 election.

As of Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, approximately 35,000 customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 140,000 at the height of the storm’s aftermath.

Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County. 

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New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.

NCRM announced a nonpartisan coalition to increase local voter turnout during the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”

On Monday, Aug. 24, more than 30 women came to U.S. Rep. David Kustoff’s Memphis office with a mission: Get the congressman on board with a bill meant to help those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ court challenge of the state’s takeover of the school system has cost at least $211,700 in legal fees, according to MSCS and Shelby County government officials.

UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener.