The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a potential inmate suicide death inside the Shelby County Divisions of Corrections as of Saturday, Oct. 14.

With 43 million Americans resuming payments as the COVID-related moratorium ends and President Biden forgiving as many student loans as he can under various relief programs, the situation is ripe for student loan debt relief fraud.

On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days. 

The music festival that began as an off-shoot of the Memphis In May International Festival 46 years ago has at times had a turbulent history as it has grown into a major attraction. 

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From the South Parkway-Heiskell Farm Historic District to city hall, she stood her ground and innovated. 

Another slow start, an ineffective ground game, a weird interception and a low blow all hurt Memphis in Friday’s loss to Tulane.

Max Williams breaks the game open with two touchdowns late in the first half as MUS improves to 7-1.

The Green Wave beat the Memphis Tigers on the road by a 31-21 margin in front of an announced crowd of 35,609 fans inside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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Box score: Tulane 31, Memphis 21

Memphis protesters carried signs with messages including “I stand with Palestine” and “end apartheid.”

Charles Williams II was indicted on two counts each of criminal attempt of second-degree murder, plus other charges, in the March 30 shooting on East Raines Road.

Morant has claimed immunity from the civil lawsuit under the state’s “stand your ground” law, saying he acted in self-defense during a July 2022 fight. But does the law apply in this case? 

Claire Todd from ECS takes fourth in D2-A girls while Fayette Academy’s Caleb Clifft ties for fifth in D2-A boys.

Palestine supporters take part in a prayer and protest on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Downtown Memphis.

The University of Memphis’ athletic director says the U of M wants to start building a relationship with the mayor-elect.

The group that started the Mempho festival is behind the effort and in recent years has branched out to booking a variety of other music events beyond the festival.

Ziaire Williams and Jake LaRavia said the competition on the wing has been strong this preseason, but there’s no animosity between the players fighting for rotation spots. 

A new CEO could be chosen as early as December.

MSCS officials shared the plans on Wednesday during the first meeting of a new steering committee that’s helping the district develop its buildings strategy and generate community support for it.

Southaven is striving for a “quaint” even with its Fallfest held this Saturday, a smaller, more community-oriented event as compared to the city’s Springfest.

Baptist Medical Group Clinic is now using the power of sight, sound and even smell to help patients feel less tense during their mammograms.

The On The Record podcast talks to Daniel Deriso and Grif Gray, who helped guide Mayor-elect Paul Young’s successful campaign. 

Earlier this year, Memorial Park’s plans for the facility received significant pushback, particularly among its Jewish neighbors. Plus, an aviation-themed cigar lounge lands a Downtown location. 

“What weakens our heart and denies our soul destroys us all. What actions taken by the state that threaten the well-being of the least of us, ultimately threaten all of us.”

Fable will be located on the first floor of 409 S. Main St., where Puck Food Hall once was.

The Memphis Grizzlies continued to balance rest and research as they took a 103-102 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks in their third preseason game. 

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Box score: Hawks 103, Grizzlies 102