Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway dances around big man issues on the “Jason & John” show.

Springer will continue to serve in his role with the City of Memphis through the end of Strickland’s term that ends Jan. 1.

The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.

“I’m excited to bring a little more density to the area,” said developer Alfredo Cerpa. “But not just come with a new modern thing, but integrate what is existing in the community.” 

To address the problem, SCORE recommends strengthening existing policies such as the Tennessee Promise program, which provides tuition assistance for students to attend community or technical colleges.

Within the first five days of resuming Title X family-planning services, Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi had served 375 patients in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. 

The DA’s office hopes to put its data-collecting initiatives to action by speeding up case processing and get victims connected to services more quickly.

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The Kimbrough Center is being renovated, Lakeshore Learning is coming to Memphis and Concentric LLC brings the occupancy rate to 95% in the Acee Business Center.

Owner/chef Tim Barker also talks about what’s next for him. 

With the Tigers in the midst of a key stretch of games against nationally ranked non-conference opponents, there’s plenty for Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston to bandy about.

Davonte Pack testified Tuesday about a summer 2022 fight that resulted in a lawsuit against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

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One board member wants to ensure bonuses are in the budget next year. The board also took an opportunity to honor Superintendent Gary Lilly with a parting gift of $5,000.

Michael Oher’s legal fight with the Memphis Tuohy family over “The Blind Side” film and using his name, image and likeness has pulled in famed author Michael Lewis. 

Revenue will be used to make repairs, fund security-access upgrades. 

Smith leaves Memphis after appearing in 32 career games including 13 career starts. 

The new community center, scheduled to open in 2025, is just yards away from the existing community center, which is one of the most used in the Memphis Parks system.

The University of Memphis awaits a City Council vote next week, Dec. 19, that would transfer ownership of the stadium to the U of M’s Auxiliary Services Foundation. 

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On Monday, Dec. 11, the suburb’s school board unanimously approved delaying construction by at least one year, pushing the timeline into at least fiscal year 2025.

Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.

Off the heels of toppling top-overall-seeded Northern Iowa 43-39 on Friday, Dec. 8 in the DII semifinals, the Memphis Tigers’ men’s rugby club was at the doorstep of their first 15s national championship.

Ja Morant’s father and sister take the stand to testify in the civil lawsuit against the Memphis Grizzlies star in Shelby County court. 

The music festival by Mempho Presents is May 3-5, 2024, with a lineup expected early next year.

New York Jets linebacker Bryce Huff recorded his seventh sack of the season while Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made his seventh field goal this year of 50 yards or more. 

Memphis police already arrested 23 individuals who were allegedly part of a “mob-style smash-and-grab” burglary ring June 26.

The list of government entities opposing a school voucher program continues to grow as the Lakeland School Board passes a resolution against Gov. Bill Lee’s plan.