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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Sláinte, Memphis! It’s Thursday, Nov. 5, International Stout Day, so you might plan to enjoy a Guinness later. Or, better yet, try a stout from a local brewery. The craft-beer industry could use your help these days. 

Central role: Central Station Hotel is getting a glow up.

DOGE for Tennessee: Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn plans to create a state version of President Donald Trump’s controversial DOGE.

Analyzing the gerrymander: The Daily Memphian’s Samuel Hardiman digs into the data for some interesting analysis on just what the heck happened in Tuesday’s House races.

Bradley wins write-in race: The late state Rep. G.A. Hardaway’s seat is going to a former aide to former Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.

Mississippi firsts: DeSoto voters elected the county’s first-ever Black Circuit Court and Chancery Court judges.

Beaten but not defeated: That was the vibe as Jerri Green conceded the governor’s race to Marsha Blackburn. 

Throw your dog a bone: Your dog can be Midtown-famous and help other pups in the process.

Grizz drop second: The Memphis Grizzlies went from a winning streak to a losing one.

Let’s get physical: Campbell Clinic is opening a physical-therapy clinic in Bartlett next month.

Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley and Kevin McEniry are among the buyers of the 123-room hotel, which will get a rebrand, an Oak Steakhouse, a cafe and a private club.

The Grizzlies came into the game leading the NBA in 3-point percentage at 42% but mostly couldn’t find the range against Indiana, shooting 27% (12-44) overall.

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Box score: Pacers 107, Grizzlies 103

“This appetizer is as Halloween as it gets, but it’s so good you’ll want to make it for every party you ever have,” said cookbook author Andrea LeTard. “Maybe just leave the ‘eyeballs’ out for your non-Halloween gatherings.”

Campbell Clinic will soon open a facility in Bartlett dedicated solely to physical therapy, the latest in a continued expansion across the region for the orthopedic provider.

The season of the witch is year-round at The Broom Closet, which serves many other religions and spiritualities — maybe even yours.

Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights. 

The golden era of local breweries, at least in Memphis, may be over. 

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the “Reflections” sculpture by Arnold Thompson at L.E. Brown Park that was taken by Patrick Lantrip.