Kaci Murley remembers well the fights about the future of the Greensward.

A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.

More than 1,500 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools could lose access to targeted in-school literacy tutoring this year as nonprofit Literacy Mid-South faces budget challenges.

Overton High grad Sean Nash’s show at Tops Gallery at Madison Avenue Park in Downtown Memphis has origins in the Kansas City International Airport.

The group, which was founded in the 1950s, had its first hit with 1959’s “Shout.” 

With an unknown grocer heading to Union Depot in Bartlett, the guessing begins on which one could occupy the space. And, of course, Publix is the first on everyone’s desired list.

“It doesn’t matter how far-fetched it might seem, or whether or not anybody else sees it. Just look. Just see.”

The Dame, located at 69 Pontotoc Ave., is part of the restoration of the century-old Downtown hotel. And across town, a Sonic Drive-In is being razed.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

In Memphis, significant portions of the teacher population are either new to the profession or nearing retirement eligibility.

The issue stems from a May news release attorneys for Nichols’ family and estate issued.

Cortez Braham Jr. immediately becomes one of the top candidates to lead a retooled Memphis receiving room. He caught 56 passes for 724 yards and four touchdowns for Nevada last season.

Schwinn enjoyed a good reputation among conservative education advocates for her work in Tennessee to boost reading proficiency and target pandemic relief dollars toward academic recovery.

Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.

Koperniak crushes two home runs in win at Norfolk.

Assessor Melvin Burgess Jr. came to the Frayser Exchange Club on Thursday, July 31, to talk taxes. He also talked about broader issues touching on his bid to become the next county mayor.

Following his NBA breakthrough season, Scotty Pippen Jr. said it was important to him to do something to give back to his community. Plus, he talked about the Grizzlies’ upcoming European games and new teammate Ty Jerome.

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Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin weigh in on Sincere Parker’s ongoing legal case, the difficulty of Memphis’ nonconference schedule and more. 

Timberlake shared the news in a post commemorating his Forget Tomorrow tour adding that the disease “can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ international games and the best international players in franchise history. 

This week, support kidpreneurs in Germantown, learn to homestead in Millington and get broken stuff fixed at the Central Library.

In a Memphis August, there’s no such thing as a “cold front.” But temperatures are expected to be 10 degrees cooler on Friday than on Thursday. 

Hungry, our writer did what every millennial does these days — she shunned her meal-prepped dinner and took to social media to see what the kids are eating. And the kids are eating Guac Fresh Mex.

According to interim superintendent Roderick Richmond, carving up Memphis-Shelby County Schools prioritizes “localized decision-making.” 

“Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.”