While the Airbnb market has seen occupancy rates decline over the past year, listings and bookings are increasing. 

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“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”

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Jordan Brown led the Tigers with 23 points and 11 rebounds in their third and final exhibition game in the Dominican Republic.

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The celebration featured drinks, live music from the Shufflegrit band, family games, a western-themed photo booth, dogs up for adoption, raffle prizes, a silent auction and a doggie pool party for the attending canines. 

The Lisieux Community’s drop-in center, which offers hot showers, warm meals, clean clothes and a safe place for rest for a while, is at risk of closing its doors after a series of costly repairs.

New Asia restaurant hosted a private event with close friends, family and regular customers who have been there since the beginning to help close this chapter for original owners, Yong and Wah Hu. 

They may have a few years on the guys in the big leagues, but the game still means as much as ever to those in senior league baseball. 

Mayoral contender J.W. Gibson talked about the size of the field as he opened his campaign headquarters Saturday, Aug. 5, in southeast Memphis. The issue could come to a head at the People’s Convention.

“Perhaps they grew up going to church, but it felt dull. Perhaps they went to Christian school, but didn’t click with their classmates. Perhaps they had a sibling or a friend or a mother who prayed for them, but it never really took.”

“There doesn’t seem to be a cohesive plan to address early childhood development, education, income, outcomes and policing across our agencies and non-profits. An all hands-on-deck summit might be a good place to start.”

“I hope we will all treat it with honor and respect because Tom Lee Park will change the way outsiders view our city and how we see ourselves.”

The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.

“We’re not responsible just to educate children but to help the total child. Part of that is making sure they have uniforms and school supplies,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools official Althea Greene said. “It’s part of making sure they’re ready on day one.”

DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.

Dandridge entered the transfer portal in May but has yet to make a decision on his future.

Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.

A few weeks ago, a $10 Deal highlighted a popular Vietnamese sauce. With this recipe, you can make that sauce at home. 

Memphis River Parks Partnership president and CEO Carol Coletta talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the road to the September opening of the redesigned Tom Lee Park. 

The Tigers were pushed to their limit by the Dominican Republic Select Team before escaping with an overtime victory.

Photographer Greg Campbell was on site for the 7th annual Ed Murphey Classic at Rhodes College on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. The Classic, named for University of Tennessee track standout Ed Murphey, continues Saturday at 3 p.m. on Beale Street with the Murphey Mile and pole vault competition.

It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.

To address the nationwide nursing shortage and increase diversity in the nursing profession, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has doubled its number of partner schools in the region. 

Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.

Students entering their junior or senior years of high school who meet the qualifications are eligible to apply for the first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council in Olive Branch.

Listed for sale in June, Big River Market has set a final closing date of Aug. 9.