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From a Memphis man in Hollywood to Memphis State exploring a new basketball conference, here's a look back at what was making headlines.
Dr. Michell Taylor, the director of the Shelby County Health Department since 2021, is leaving her hometown to lead Baltimore ...
Congressman Steve Cohen and funnyman Nathan Fielder waged a war of words across network news programs over Cohen's appearance ...
The school announced on May 29 it has hired Luke Ellis as its next baseball coach, replacing Ryan Knott who led the Eagles to ...
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Tennessee is one of the lowest earning states for hourly wages. Here's what to know ...
Williams said Dolores Rivers, who is a Memphis-Shelby County Education Association union member, is believed to be named the interim.
Lane closures are for routine inspections and will run from June 2 through June 26. The Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River will have alternating single-lane closures for most of June, ...
Memphis Pride Fest 2025 will mark 50 years of Pride in Memphis. Here is a look at what's planned from the parade and festival ...
Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, the USA TODAY daily crossword is a quick, typically less than 10-minute brain break with clues ranging from the traditional fare (Hint: ...
The AAC men's and women's basketball tournaments will move to Birmingham, Ala., in 2026, the league announced May 30. Both tournaments will be played at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. The AAC also ...
Many of the scams I write about are increasingly high-tech, such as those powered by Artificial Intelligence or that ask for ...