MSCS school board votes against new contract for Superintendent Richmond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A potential state takeover is looming large over Memphis Shelby County Schools. Wednesday afternoon the board decided against a new contract to make Dr. Roderick Richmond the permanent superintendent. Last month, board members cheered and hugged when they named Richmond the permanent superintendent....
Trio charged in string of armed robberies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men accused of robbing seven different people of their cash, cell phones, wallets, and car keys at gunpoint last week have been arrested by Memphis Police. Broderick Moore, 28, was charged with seven counts of aggravated robbery, four counts of fraudulent use of a credit/debit card ($1000 of...
Avoiding “Crape Murder”: The Importance of Proper Tree Pruning
Each spring across Lakeland, crape myrtle trees are often cut back to thick, bare stubs in a practice widely referred to as “crape murder.” Although many homeowners believe this aggressive pruning encourages stronger growth, horticulture experts warn that it can actually harm the tree over time. Wesley Wright,...
Caught keeping the change: Wing guru owner hit with felony tax evasion, owes $337k...
Judge Jennifer Mitchell accepted Richmond’s no-contest plea. Last Thursday, March 12, Billy Richmond Jr., owner of the Wing Guru, Inc., pled no contest to tax evasion and theft following an investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The charges stem from Richmond’s...
Kicked Out, Petra Cafe Pops Back Up Across Poplar in Germantown
Fourteen months after an abrupt shutdown left regulars wondering what happened to their go-to gyro stop, Petra Cafe is back in action in Germantown. The family-run Mediterranean lunch spot has quietly reopened just across Poplar from its longtime bay at the Carrefour at Kirby Woods. Owner Jamal Douba says the move...
10 Beloved Farmers Markets In Tennessee That Locals Say Are Worth Waking Up Early...
Early mornings in Tennessee have a rhythm all their own. The sun rises slowly, tables fill with fresh produce, and the scent of baked goods drifts through the air before most people have had their first coffee. It’s not just shopping, it’s an experience that feels lively, local, and full...
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Shelby County Caregiver
SHELBY COUNTY – A Shelby County caregiver faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of services following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In September 2025, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the...
Midtown Dairy Giant On Ice As Prairie Farms Lists Site For $15 Million
One of Midtown’s most familiar industrial landmarks is officially up for grabs. Prairie Farms has put its dairy plant and surrounding land next to Overton Square on the market, asking $15 million for roughly 9.25 acres that could become one of Memphis’ biggest redevelopment plays. The plant, a...
Child injured after being shot while walking home in Raleigh
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 14-year-old child was shot while walking home with friends from a store in Raleigh on Tuesday night, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers say they responded to a person struck call at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital minutes before 10 p.m. The victim told police he was at a store...
Man charged with rape after victim reports to school official
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tipton County man is facing multiple charges of sexual assault against a young girl after the victim confided in a school official about the alleged abuse. Zachary Ty Clark, 27, was arrested on Friday, March 13th, and charged with Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure and Sexual Battery by an...
