The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing ranks as the best program in the state on two important lists that measure quality.
As our summer comes to an end, we look forward to the changing of the seasons and before we know it, another year will be upon us. The Professional Network on Aging held their first annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 20th at Windyke Country Club. We would first like to thank the wonderf…
Shelby County lost four state House of Representatives seats during the span of four 10-year federal censuses that started in 1980, and the 2020 Census numbers will likely result in one additional loss.
It has been said that this country needs to vaccinate 70% to 85% of the population to reach herd immunity from COVID-19.
The Professional Network on Aging is working diligently on our first PNA GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Command Master Chief Petty Officer Quentin Newsom, a 1997 Central High School graduate, joined the Navy 20 years ago. Today he serves aboard "Mighty IKE."
The 2021 Memphis District Senior Olympics will be Sept. 24-Oct. 8.
Electronics Technician 1st Class Kelisha Ruise, right, from Memphis, Tenn., receives an Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS) certificate aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston.
With the pandemic impacting school operations through the year, the weighted average daily attendance was mostly down in public school systems across the county.
We have noticed the declining number of COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks. This is true both locally and nationally. As of the last of May nationally, we had the lowest number of new cases since March a year ago.
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has ended all federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs in the state as of July 3.
The Pink Palace Family of Museums has changed its name after nearly 45 years to MoSH, Memphis Museum of Science & History.
At the end of May, the property reappraisal impact on individual homeowners was becoming clearer.
The annual worldwide celebration of nurses is May 6-12.
Bobby O’Jay, WDIA AM-1070 radio program director and on air personality will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
The next several weeks will provide Memphis and Shelby County property owners with a much better picture of how the 2021 Reappraisal program will affect their individual values.
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Feb. 26, 2021) Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer U.S. Navy Capt. Kyle Schuman, right, speaks with Chief Personnel Specialist Homero Segura, from Millington, Tenn., of after pinning him with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during an awards ceremony on base…
Petty Officer 2nd Class Taj Coleman, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, is currently serving aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Winston S. Churchill, in the Indian Ocean.
The Tennessee State Library and Archives, TSLA, is scheduled to open to the public on April 13 in its new location in Nashville.
Local students are getting a free education in how to manage their money. The Bank of Collierville is working with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make online, remote-friendly curriculum available to 6 schools in Memphis and Shelby Counties completely free.
On Dec. 21, the Shelby County Health Department issued new Safer at Home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 effective Dec. 29 at 12:01 a.m. to Jan. 22 at 11:59 p.m.
Ann Pate, 85, who has been a volunteer with the Mid-South Parkinson’s Support Group for 32 years is The Best Times’ Volunteer of the Month for January.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tammi Singleton, a native of Memphis and 2008 graduate of the University of Memphis, was selected as the Commander, Navy Installations Command senior non-supervisor civilian of the quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2020.
Unique way to partner with Alzheimer's Association and local retirement communities.
The Downtown Memphis Commission welcomes visitors to downtown this season with this Christmas tree at the corner of Main Street and Peabody Place. The real Santa will safely greet children here from inside a snowglobe adorned with St Jude Children's Research Hospital patient artwork. Photos …
That light you see just may be the light at the end of the tunnel.
During these times of isolation, it is especially hard for seniors living in independent living and other care facilities who are used to having family, friends and clergy check in to provide socialization, comfort and companionship.
Pet therapy and visitation are ways to help increase self-esteem and mental and physical activity while not having the responsibilities that come with pet ownership.
Phillip Zell “PZ” Horton III, a volunteer at the Tennessee Genealogical Society, gives his personal time to help others research their family histories.
Some of the best gifts and ideas come out of love and concern for others, and so it was this time.
We know how to help you save some of your valuable time. When it is time to renew your driver’s license you can now call ahead and make an appointment for a specific time. Or you can sign up on line at: www.tn.gov/safety/driverservices.
Tennessee voters who request an absentee by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3 election can track the status of their ballot on the Secretary of State’s website using the Absentee By-Mail Ballot Status Tracker tool.
Former Memphis City Councilman and Shelby County Commissioner Brent Taylor is pleased to announce the opening of his new funeral home - Brent Taylor / Paul B. McCarver Funeral Directors
On Tuesday, March 10, we played the Orlando Magic. The Memphis Grizzlies were having a fantastic winning streak, and I was excited to watch a game as a fan. We lost. The very next night, the NBA announced it was suspending the remainder of the season due to the coronavirus. The pandemic of 2…
Here are the results of the Aug. 6 federal and state primaries and Shelby County general election:
After an abbreviated season in 2019 to accommodate renovations and expansion to add larger public spaces, upgraded concession areas, accessible lobby adjustments and more restrooms facilities, Theatre Memphis will re-open Sept. 25. With “Hello, Dolly” as the opener, the theater will begin ce…
The numbers reflect that public schools located within the county district will receive a little larger share of county and local sales tax funding
Summer of Safety campaign from the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance shares advice for reducing risk in homes, emergency situations and financial matters.
Mid-South Food Bank has always recognized the special problems facing low-income seniors.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 13, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is warning passengers about visiting unofficial airport websites that may contain inaccurate information about MEM and other airport services. The official MEM website is www.flymemphis.com.
The nine-county Memphis metro area lost more than 34,000 residents to people moving elsewhere between 2010 and 2019, according to recently released U. S. Census Bureau estimates.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Tuesday, March 25, 2020 – The American Red Cross is prepared to offer emergency financial assistance to those whose homes had major damage or were destroyed by the recent tornadoes that hit in Middle Tennessee.
Scammers love to impersonate government officials. They routinely claim to be from the IRS, Medicare, and the Social Security Administration and others. Sometimes the names they use are names of real government agencies. But sometimes they’re just made up. Regardless of the name, the scammer…
The City Council did the right thing when it decided to allow voters to determine if police and fire personnel can live outside Shelby County as long as the location is not more than 50 miles from Memphis.
MLGW has begun a Shelby County-wide reorganization of customer meter reading routes and billing cycles. The purpose of the project is to allow MLGW to more effectively serve customers as meter reading routes are consolidated and streamlined.
The federally mandated REAL ID takes effect on Oct. 1.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is continuing its primary care enhancement efforts by forming a joint venture with Sanitas, a Keralty company, to open eight primary care medical centers, four of them in the Memphis area.
