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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Good morning, and congrats to Coach John Calipari. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 16, and — love it or hate it — the former Memphis Tigers coach who everyone loved to hate is being inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame today. 

Where them dollars at? Regional One has committed to building a $1 billion hospital — with seemingly no plan to pay for it.

Worn-out welcome? Two Memphis City Council members are planning a nonbinding resolution that would ask the Memphis Safe Task Force to leave. 

‘Two men in a casket’: Detainees at 201 Poplar have filed a lawsuit over what they say are dangerous conditions at the jail.

Lowery’s picks: New Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery has named the first five appointees in his administration.

Future not so bright: WREG-TV is putting “Knowledge Bowl” on pause.

Putting the CY in Halcyon: A new French bakery is coming to Cooper-Young.

Forget a bar crawl … How about a building crawl?

Hello, this is AI speaking: In the near future, if you call Hernando City Hall, you’ll be greeted by AI.

Zombies and a mindbender: “Resident Evil” just won’t die. And “The Matrix” is back.

A Pennsylvania-based company adds a Cordova apartment complex to its local portfolio.

Twenty-eight years after he suited up in a Memphis uniform for the final time, former offensive lineman Ron Sells gets to watch his daughter cheerlead at his alma mater. 

A new Cooper‑Young spot will blend French baking, local partnerships and a community‑driven vibe.

Hernando’s Board of Aldermen approved a contract with artificial intelligence company Polimorphic for some City Hall operations.

If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.

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.

Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details. 

Today’s puzzle features server racks configured for advanced artificial intelligence now housed at the former Fred’s corporate headquarters. 5C Group provided the photo.