Three African Americans have leasing rights to about half a dozen of the 50-plus McDonald’s franchises in Memphis, Collierville, Somerville, Arlington and the surrounding area and that trio of operators could drop to two by the end of the...
Political dominoes are falling in Memphis and Shelby County.
Lee Harris has announced his candidacy for Shelby County Mayor, opening his State Senate seat #29 — which State Representative Raumesh Akbari has announced her intentions to fill. And now, another...
The New Tri-State Defender has learned that Sherra Wright, the widow of slain NBA star Lorenzen Wright, has been arrested in connection with her ex-husband's murder.
TSD Executive Editor Karanja Ajanaku will be reporting from a press conference set for...
Mark Neal has been the principal of Melrose High School in Orange Mound for four years. On Tuesday, he and several dozen students were combing an area of downtown in search of history.
It was all around them.
Melrose partners with...
Widely acclaimed Memphis artist Carl Moore was celebrated Tuesday evening at the unveiling of his Memphis in May International Festival poster honoring the Republic of Ghana in West Africa.
Moore’s acrylic-on-canvas creation was inspired by the natural beauty of the...
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by Katina L. Rankin
Yes, I’m a local television anchor. I make a decent living, but I do not make enough to go overseas on a whim. However, I know GOD’s voice. I’ve heard HIS voice many times. For example,...
In Collierville, getting through the “most horrific event” in the suburban community’s history is a work in progress, with multiple examples of residents and supporters calling for – and relying upon – the renewing power of prayer.
Routine was shattered...
For the first time in Shelby County’s history, the County Commission will contribute yearly funding to public transit.
During the Feb.10 commission meeting, an ordinance was passed on the final reading that dedicated 1.5 percent of the Shelby County capital...
By Baris Gursakal, High Ground News
Ashton Hall is the father of five-year-old identical triplets. All three are on the autism spectrum and attend the Harwood Center's day program for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
“I’m not a very religious...
Doris Thomas Hill, the founder and chief administrator of the South Memphis-based ESPN Academy, was determined to make the academy’s 19th anniversary celebration the best ever. Last Friday (Aug. 2) just after 5 p.m., Mrs. Hill passed away at...