A procedural vote Monday, April 27, killed a maneuver to fund a legal challenge by Memphis-Shelby County Schools to the state’s takeover of the school system. But there could be a second try.

Penny Hardaway adds his fifth portal transfer, picking up a guard from Southeast Missouri State University. 

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Foreclosure deals are rare in the Memphis multifamily market.

DeSoto County residents who suffered damage during the winter storms of late January have a spot in Nesbit to find help with their recovery.

Adam Silver’s idea of the Grizzlies being “Tennessee’s team” is a misread of the limits of Tennessee identity in an oddly long, thin state. The Grizzlies need to thrive as a regional team, across state lines, but with Nashville in that region. 

As a march of more than 1,000 people Downtown was winding down, police pepper-sprayed and tackled individuals at the rear of the crowd. Some council members wanted to discuss that in Tuesday, April 28, committees but the items were taken off the agenda.

Scorer from Northwestern figures to be a leading scorer candidate for the Tigers next season and should see his percentages go back up against lesser competition in the American Conference.

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A firm tied to an industrial electrical contracting firm and a prominent drag racing operator has bought a Southeast Memphis warehouse.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.

When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.

With Election Day around the corner, it was a busy week in Shelby County. Mayoral contenders hit forums across the area to talk with voters one-on-one. Meanwhile, early voting turnout is higher than the pivotal 2018 County primaries.

Some seniors at local high schools are playing a game called Senior Assassin, crouching behind bushes, stalking other students in stores and wearing swim gear to protect themselves.

Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis City Council touring the city and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.

Thousands of Memphians freaked out 36 years ago when a fringe scientist predicted that a massive earthquake would strike the area.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is expected to vote Tuesday, April 28, on whether to sell the 2.3-acre former site of Orleans Elementary School at 1400 McMillan to The Works for $61,000.

This year’s Young, Green & Gifted program capped off with a restoration project at T.O. Fuller State Park. But their reach goes all the way to the Tennessee House of Representatives. 

With the win, Memphis took a one-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers.

Also happening this week: The last day to vote early is Thursday, and a new water-garden center opens in Palladio.

Over the weekend, two Shelby County officials talked about the possibility of commissioners considering taking legal action to stop the school district takeover.

Here is a running list of Memphis Tigers who landed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft.