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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Election Day is here, Memphis! It’s Tuesday, Nov. 3, and it’s your last chance to vote for a new Tennessee governor, new U.S. House representatives and new members of the General Assembly. You might be tired of hearing this, but don’t forget that we’ve got a guide to every candidate and the ballot amendments. When it’s all said and done later tonight, here’s what to watch for in the vote totals.

Memphis City Council chair sued: The Memphis City Council’s former chief of staff is suing over her May firing.

Guard shooting video released: The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released several videos from the July 5 National Guard shooting of Tyrin Johnon.

‘They’re gone’: Dia de los Muertos is typically a time to remember those who have died, but on Sunday, some also reflected on the lives of those detained by ICE.

Tigers men start with a win: The Memphis Tigers opened their regular season with a victory over the Iowa State Cyclones.

And the Tigers women win, too: New Memphis Tigers Coach Hana Haden started off on the right foot Monday night with her team’s first win.

Grizzlies’ first L: It was bound to happen sometime, and it happened last night.

The acquisition gives the 80-year-old firm a presence in East Tennessee and adds to its engineering and design capabilities.

Penny Hardaway did absolutely everything in his power to ensure that this season would be radically different than last. In the Tigers’ first game of the 2026-27 season, they sent a resounding message: It will be.

The announcement of the new hire comes a little more than a week after Fawn received a Michelin Guide recommendation at a ceremony in Nashville.

Palmer House Bakery will have a bigger presence in Germantown as it ventures into its own space nearby Jojo’s Espresso.

After a one-year hiatus and with reconstituted leadership, the Indie Memphis Film Festival returns this week. 

Penny Hardaway did absolutely everything in his power to ensure that this season would be radically different than last. In the Tigers’ first game of the 2026-27 season, they sent a resounding message: It will be.

It’s election day in America and, by tomorrow morning, we should have a new Tennessee governor — and it might mean the state’s first female governor in its 230-year history. 

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes as he jump-flips for a touchdown in a game against the East Carolina Pirates.