The left-hander helped Philadelphia reach the World Series in 1993. He was a 1983 graduate of Craigmont High in Memphis.

This season the Grizzlies got younger and still got better, but ultimately came up short of their potential. With Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place, the future is bright. It’s also pressing. What’s next?

The Grizzlies ended their season with a loss to the Warriors Friday. Was it the best season ever? Maybe. It was absolutely the most fun. 

The pool at the Mike Rose Aquatics Center on the U of M campus will be named in honor of the man who had an “endless belief in people.”

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.

Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland went after critics of his backing of the state truth in sentencing law and his description of 201 Poplar as a “revolving door” for criminals during a lively interview on “Behind The Headlines.”

The problem that delayed the certification was combining tabulations from two different systems into a single statement of votes cast. 

Cornbread salad is a staple at the Big Bob Gibson family supper during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and a great addition to your summer picnics and cookouts.

It’s getting hot around here. Record heat pounded competitors at the Division 2-AA regional track meet; flames licked meat at the 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest; a Downtown mural includes sizzling new technology, and it doesn’t get any hotter than FedExForum when the Grizzlies win.

Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.

The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.

Douglass’ Juneteenth art auction has been postponed due to COVID-19. However, the festival is still set for Father’s Day weekend.

Black Seeds Urban Farms’ event will feature music performances from local artists and food from vendors like Sun of a Vegan and Street Kitchen. 

Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.

The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.

“Until our society can see the truth about abortion, we will continue failing the women who need us the most. People like my grandmother.”

The emphasis on creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and engaging with the real world is one of the things that differentiates XTH from other high schools throughout Shelby County and around the country. 

Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.

The Memphis gathering was one of several Planned Parenthood rallies in cities across the United States. The marches were organized after a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leaked May 2 suggesting the landmark Roe v. Wade law could be restricted or overturned in the future.

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Thank you for your service to all of our veteran readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, and students from most public schools across the county are out of class — unless they go to Germantown or Collierville schools. (Sorry, kids.)

What to do about data centers? The Memphis City Council started laying down some new rules for new AI data centers.

Oooh, that smell: There’s still no solid answer for why Memphis smelled like a gas-station bathroom earlier this week. But there’s a theory.

Takeover still paused: The state will have to wait longer to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Lots of vacancy: A Holiday Inn Express in Collierville has sat partially constructed along Highway 385 for years. That may change soon. 

Krosstown traffic: Midtown’s old Krosstown Kleaners is finally getting a revamp.

You lose some: The Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team lost their first game this season Tuesday night.

Chicken head: Memphis rapper Project Pat has another song about chicken, and it’s gone viral.

10 Grizz takes on 10 Grizz games: The Memphis Grizzlies are now 10 games in so it’s time for our NBA wiz Chris Herrington to dissect the season so far.

Be a fly on the wall: A new documentary takes you to a party at jazz legend Duke Ellington’s house.

Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby joins us to talk about the future of Downtown.

The bad news: The Tigers aren’t going 31-0. The good news: Only three more games until Nemanja Popovic can suit up.

Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself. 

Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.

Church’s Texas Chicken is paying homage to the circa 2000 rap hit “Chickenhead” with a new commercial starring Project Pat himself. 

“I shouldn’t have to defend my racial identity because I don’t support a particular candidate. Nor should anyone assume that because I reject one candidate, I automatically support the other.”

Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby joins us to talk about the future of Downtown.

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the private event space at Lou’s Lounge that was provided by Nathan Helms.