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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Rise and shine, Memphis. It’s Thursday, Sept. 10, and a new hotel could be flying into the airport area if the Land Use Control Board grants the project a permit today. Property owner Rajeev Chauhan said “there are no really good hotels close to the airport,” and he wants to do something about that.

Not off to a great start: New Shelby County Commissioner Will Richardson was arrested Wednesday on tax charges.

Halbert’s legacy: Former Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert left a little gift for her successor.

Dirty work: Arlington leaders have been talking trash and sewage this week.

Back to pen and paper: Memphis-Shelby County Schools has stopped giving students personal laptops.

Say bonjour: A new French restaurant is opening in Collierville Square’s former Raven & Lily space.

From the window to the Wahl: Wahlburgers Wild is taking over all of Bass Pro Shops’ dining operations.

The lights are on and someone is home: El Agave is open in the long-vacant San Diego Cantina spot and serving something called a “quesabirria.”

A local private investment company bought Sycamore View Plaza, a retail center on Summer Avenue for over $3 million.

Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.

The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.

The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.

Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.

Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media. 

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.