After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.

The transfer from Amarillo (Texas) College was the missing piece the Tigers needed to play with Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson and make a run to the 1973 NCAA Tournament.

The solutions require either a lot of money or creativity. Risk extends to both.

As Tennessee again promises an increased number of state troopers, municipalities around the country are trying to find ways to curb the influence of lead-footed drivers, Memphis included. 

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DCA, Process & Power, Consilience Group and Volunteer Memphis announce promotions and additions. 

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan is entering his third year as the starter and offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey wants to see his leadership jump to the next level. 

A tentative repair contract shows a projected final completion date of Aug. 15, a week after the new school year is set to start.

Memphis City Council members advance an ordinance for party buses. Supporters of the ordinance cite a lack of regulations and public disturbance problems for Downtown patrons.

A charter amendment that would require candidates for Memphis mayor and City Council to live in the city at least a year before election day could be headed to voters in 2024. 

Horn Lake joins Olive Branch, Hernando and DeSoto County in its decision to opt in to the state program. 

Ja Morant may be back — but he’s not exactly himself. Given everything that has happened in his life lately, isn’t that a good thing?

A Midwestern coffee chain is looking at a new location in Arlington. The town’s Planning Commission considered the application at its meeting earlier this week.

In the summer of 2022, the price of natural gas spiked. While the rest of the companies interested in MLGW’s power supply contract adjusted their prices, TVA was still using pricing prior to that time. Their bid came in lower, and everyone else’s came in higher — much higher. 

The Grizzlies guard will miss his third game this season due to a suspension. He leads the NBA in technical fouls with 18. 

Interim Superintendent Toni Williams said a 10-year plan is in the works that would entail looking at building utilization, enrollment, school combinations, new buildings and wrap-around services for students.

The superstar guard stepped behind a microphone for the first time since rejoining the Memphis Grizzlies following a suspension for conduct detrimental to the league.

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Local and state officials hope to continue to see more Tennessee Highway Patrol officers in Memphis and Shelby County, a number that could be helped by a potential $10,000 bonus each year for any trooper assigned to the area. 

Collierville is updating its nepotism policy, allowing a wider range of applicants for open positions.

The MPD figures came during an update on specialized units during a Memphis City Council Committee meeting Tuesday, March 21. 

Penny Hardaway and the Tigers will be aggressive in the transfer portal again.

The Memphis City Council could consider boosting Memphis Police Department pay by $15 million and it could take a tax increase to do it. 

County commissioners approved the “Tyre Nichols Transparency in Policing Policy” resolution, delayed votes on two other police-reform ordinances, and approved TikTok use limits for county employees. 

The County Commission vote approves a nonbinding piece of legislation, but it’s a show of support for residents and groups such as Memphis Community Against Pollution. 

Memphis will spend $42 million to replace all 77,000 of its high-pressure sodium streetlights by the end of the year — a move that is equivalent to taking about 10,000 cars off the road.