Halbert lost the Democratic primary for Criminal Court Clerk on the May 5 ballot by 126 votes to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr.

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.

The Memphis Grizzlies have scheduled a 2026 NBA Draft party for June 23 at FedExForum.

Carla Thomas and Stan Bell are among the legendary artists who will be honored at the DOWD Awards ceremony Thursday at the National Civil Rights Museum. The event is free to attend with an RSVP at DOWD.WYXR.org.

Ian Call and twins Eva and Roos Rottink ruled the pool in 2026.

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached.

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Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.

James Jin just graduated from high school, but already, his nonprofit, ArtFlow, is in more than 200 schools and community organizations across 10 countries. Here’s why he started it — and what he’ll do next. 

The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.

In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into whether drivers really have to pay speeding tickets issued by traffic cameras.

Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.

Here are short biographies of the appointees to the state takeover board, which will have sweeping powers over Memphis-Shelby County Schools through 2030.

Chris Herrington ranks different tiers of possible drafts for the Memphis Grizzlies, starting with Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.

With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground? 

The victory puts Memphis in a first-place tie in the International League standings.

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission talks about a settlement for the Sheriff’s Office again. 

The expensive legal settlement grew more complex last week with word that the $18 million would have to be included in future Sheriff’s Office budgets.

Some may be annoyed by the sights, sounds and smells that accompany the Germantown Charity Horse Show, but not some of those who live near the festivities.

The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.

Apperson Crump ended its operations at the end of 2025. It leaves behind a legacy not just in the Memphis legal community but the city’s history, attorneys said.

Bob’s Bakery will focus mainly on sweet and savory pies but will also offer pastries such as brownies, cookies, mini pound cakes and hand pies.