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, Memphis. It’s Thursday, Aug. 27, and if you’re a municipal candidate with cold feet about running for office this November, today at noon is your deadline to withdraw. Otherwise, you’d better buckle up!

Mega Meta money: The parent company of Facebook will pay billions in a settlement over teen social-media addiction. And Tennessee is getting a big cut.

Because grandma said you could: Germantown grandkids may soon be able to attend schools in the suburb for free.

Big job ahead: Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery’s to-do list would probably give a lot of people an anxiety attack.

911, what’s your emergency? You’ve got a new option when asked that question.

Your kid’s school TCAP scores: The state released school-specific TCAP scores this week.

On the road again: This Memphis Tigers fan has driven to every Tigers football game in the last 15 years.

St. Jude is growing: St. Jude filed a permit this week for a $41 million expansion.

New arrival? Some things still haven’t bounced back from the pandemic, like this old hotel by the airport.

These oysters didn’t shuck: Bar Limina hosts an oyster happy hour every Friday.

DIAL up: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is getting on the AI bandwagon.

The building has covered parking and access to the Lichterman Nature Center walking trails, according to property sheets.

Memphis Tigers fan John Stacy has only missed seven games since 2003, and none since 2011. He drives to every away game, no matter the distance. 

Initially, Groovy Gratitude was going to open primarily as a smoothie and juice shop, but right before doing so, they realized they needed to also serve sandwiches.

With a mostly-impressive performance against MUS in Week 1 under their belts, the Panthers turn their attention to Germantown.

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day. 

“The scuttlebutt started at the Tennessee State Capitol several months before the U.S. Supreme Court took a scalpel to Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.”

The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of preparations for the 49th annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating Elvis Presley's death that was taken by Brad Vest.