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Clarke won't play Thursday against the Hornets due to knee soreness, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports. Clarke is likely being held out as a precaution given that Thursday night is only an exhibition. HIs next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday in Chicago.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A letter sent to Shelby County commissioners in late September from the Tennessee state Comptroller outlines what they say are years of discrepancies in the county's budget, which could cause future budgets to be rejected by the state. "It’s time for it to come out to...

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. - FOX13 learned Wednesday morning that the discussion on a possible fire station in Cordova has been pushed back for two weeks. De-annexed portions of Shelby County could soon be without a fire station. The station off Trinity Road is only a temporary location and is supposed to close soon.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dining Duo are a couple of foodies who enjoy eating out and sampling the local cuisine in the Mid-South. To ensure the reviews are unbiased and that the duo remain anonymous, their identities are masked behind their favorite comic book heroes. Huey’s Southaven. 7090 Malco...

Federal Judge Bernice Donald had no idea that her life would be full of historic “firsts.”. She was among the first African Americans in DeSoto County to attend the newly integrated Olive Branch High School following federally ordered school desegregation; the first member of her family to graduate from college; first African American female judge in the history of Tennessee (1982); first female bankruptcy judge in Tennessee (1988); first African American female bankruptcy judge in the history of the United States; first African American female federal judge in Tennessee (1995); first African American female judge to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals (2011); and the first African American female officer of the 400,000 member American Bar Association.

MEMPHIS – New Showboats coach Ken Whisenhunt getting his official welcome to Memphis Wednesday night as he was introduced to the Yacht Club during a reception for Showboats’ season ticket holders. And that’s been the biggest divide between Memphis and the United Football League. Any spring football league for that matter. Needing more fans in […]

Tennessee College of Applied Tech Memphis (TCAT Memphis) in Memphis, Tenn., recently announced that it has approved documents from DLR Group and 4FDesign for an upcoming multi-phased renovation project, a news release reports. DLR Group previously completed the college’s 2020 TCAT Statewide Master Plan Update. The project will cost an estimated $72 million, an allocation from state governor Bill Lee’s “Tennessee: Leading the Nation Agenda” initiative providing a $1-billion investment in technology colleges.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Rapper Al Kapone will be featured in the Business of Hip-Hop Music Symposium at Berklee College. This opportunity brings Memphis' unique music style to one of the top music institutes in the nation, according to the city. The rapper's claim to fame came after he wrote...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC)- One Shelby County Commissioner wants to change the way juveniles are treated while in police custody, including the rehabilitation services they receive. Commissioner Erika Sugarmon wants to make sure treatment services don’t change if a juvenile is transferred to adult court. Sugarmon introduced three ordinances concerning...

<strong>MEMPHIS, Tenn. –</strong> Kentucky State women's volleyball will look to improve their 3-4 SIAC record at the SIAC West Cluster on Oct. 11^th and 12^th in Memphis, Tennessee.<br /> <br /> At the SIAC Volleyball Cluster the Thorobreds won their matches against Miles 3-1 (Oct. 4) and Tuskegee 3-2 (Oct. 4) , dropping their only match to Spring Hill 3-0 (Oct. 5).<br /> <br /> The Thorobreds will open their Friday (Oct. 11) schedule to Edward Waters (3-11, 3-2 SIAC) at 11:30 a.m. ct. In their last time out, the Tigers defeated Clark Atlanta in five set 3-2 victory (Oct. 4).<br /> <br /> Kentucky State will face Clark Atlanta (5-7, 3-2 SIAC) Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ct. The Panthers won three of their four games at the SIAC East Crossover against Lane 3-0 (Sept. 20), Tuskegee 3-0 (Sept. 20) and Miles 3-1 (Sept. 21).<br /> <br /> On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Thorobreds will play in their final match of the Cluster against Benedict (7-5, 3-4 SIAC) at 9 a.m. ct. The Tigers have lost their last two matches to SIAC opponents in 3-0 sweeps to Albany State (Oct. 4) and Fort Valley State (Oct. 5).<br /> <br /> <strong><u>Follow KSU Sports</u></strong><br /> <strong>For complete coverage of Kentucky State Athletics, follow the Thorobreds on social media @KYSUAthletics (Twitter), @ksuthorobreds (Instagram), Kentucky State Athletics (Facebook) or visit the official home of Kentucky State Athletics at ksuthorobreds.com. </strong><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>###</strong></div>

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Girl from the North Country is at the Orpheum Theatre and features iconic songs like you’ve never heard them before!. The show includes hits like Bob Dylan’s “Hurricane,” one of over 20 legendary Dylan songs reimagined for the stage. Girl from the...

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has selected six Arkansas communities to participate in the 2024 Retail Academy program. The participating communities include Crossett, Hope, Marion, Morrilton, Newport, and Stuttgart. “The Newport Economic Development Commission is honored and excited to be part of this year’s group of communities selected to...

Memphis, Tenn. – The University of Memphis volleyball team will return to the Larry O. Finch Center, hosting Charlotte on Friday at 6 p.m. and Temple on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both matches will be available to stream on ESPN+. The Tigers are looking to get back in the...

Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee. The W.W. Estridge Award honors American Airlines’ Captain Walter W. Estridge, Jr., a distinguished aviator and advocate for collegiate...

What started as a casual backyard music bash has blossomed into a vibrant festival known as Artoberfest. This year marks the fourth installment of the event, initiated by three University of Memphis alumni: Lavi Tsuna, Jalen Jones-LaSane, and Zev Lavine. The idea for Artoberfest sparked back in 2020 when Tsuna...

TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For preschool-aged children with sickle cell disease (SCD), social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the risk for complications and hospitalizations, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Blood Advances. Hamda Khan, from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in...

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — The 2024 election is just a month away, and the voter registration deadline in Tennessee has officially passed. Both campaigns are trying hard to secure the always-critical youth vote, and at the University of Memphis, young people and first-time voters want their voices to be heard on a wide range of issues, including the economy, abortion and the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which is fueling the war in Gaza.

In the Greater Memphis area, Su Casa is a nonprofit organization that provides essential support in immigration assistance, education, and health services, ensuring families have access to vital resources. By collaborating with local partners, Su Casa creates meaningful impact through programs that empower individuals with English classes, legal aid, and health education, fostering community and cultural pride.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Patty Eller, Director of Development, and Michelle Nagy, Staff Therapist and Director of Compassionate Care with The Refuge Center for Counseling, who both highlight how the nonprofit organization and counseling center “exists to offer excellent, accessible, and affordable mental and emotional healthcare services in support of transformational impact on communities.”

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Shelby County School Board evaluation committee is now waiting on superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins to return her version of an evaluation rubric that she thinks is fair, following letters from two former board members claiming that she is taking the district in the wrong direction.