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Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ FY2027 budget passes, though tardy for the first day of school
With the first day of school in the buses’ rear view mirror, Shelby County Commissioners approved a $1.799 billion FY2027 budget for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools on Monday, Aug. 10.…
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
LOS ANGELES — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said on Aug. 7. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical…
Memphis Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland Trailblazers, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time…
City Council votes unanimously to pay for AutoZone Park repairs and improvements
A $5 million funding resolution for renovations at AutoZone Park passed on a third reading walk-off during the Tuesday, June 23, Memphis City Council meeting. Council members agreed 11-0 to…
Lifestyle & Culture
Beyond Harriet Tubman: The untold stories of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom
“Daily Life Along the Underground Railroad” by Cassandra Newby-Alexander, c.2026, Bloomsbury Academic, $75.00, 184 pages Head down. Keep it covered. Make yourself as small as possible. Say nothing. Do not…
Entertainment
Broadway’s “SUFFS” celebrates Ida B. Wells, women’s voting rights at the Orpheum
Memphis’ cultural imprint on America didn’t start with STAX Records nor end with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Before the turn of the century, a mighty little lady named Ida…
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Memphis data center tax revenue to fund $3.28 million in community investments near xAI facilities
Mayor Paul Young presented his proposal for use of $3.28 million in FY2026 revenues gathered from a groundbreaking property tax targeting…
Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death
By Jake Offenhartz and Laura Bargfield CHICAGO — An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found the…
This Memphis charter school cut chronic absenteeism to only 3 students. Here’s how.
By Bri Hatch The year after COVID-19 hit, Memphis principal Kamie Cowan knew she needed to get students back in their…
Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
By Jake Offenhartz and Stephen Smith OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Family members and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells filled a Mississippi…