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 Monday, July 27, Bagpipe Appreciation Day. And since I have Scottish ancestry, I’m obliged to share “Scotland the Brave” to start your day. 

Crime keeps dropping: Major crimes were down in the first half of 2026. But one category of crime is getting more focus after a smaller decline.

Immigration law group to shut down: And a lack of federal funding is to blame.

What we know from early-voting numbers: Democrats in Shelby County are turning out in droves to vote early.

Sneak peek at Satellite: Here’s what’s inside Crosstown’s new music venue.

Oh, dam: The Midtown beaver is back, and it’s apparently terrorizing trees in Central Gardens.

Bigger is better: And that’s one reason the Memphis Art Museum may get more nationally touring art shows.

KCP peaces out: The Memphis Grizzlies roster became a little less crowded this weekend.

New look for an Old Daisy: The Historic Daisy theater is getting a makeover after last year’s electrical fire.

Lettuce eat more than lettuce: A soon-to-launch subscription box from will feature hard-to-find vegan products.

Grant & Co. pulled construction permits for The Levee, an estimated $40 million development with 300 units spread across 11 buildings.

Although Memphis doesn’t have a power conference opponent on its schedule, it has two nonconference games that could prove to be even more significant for the playoff race.

Vegetarian Jennifer Sweeney thinks consumers who eat a plant-based diet are neglected by large grocery stores. So she has a plan. 

The mixed-use project just south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange is a hive of activity as crews finish the first batch of townhomes at The Willows at the Lake.

From a fresh start to a growing gallery to more national recognition and tourists, here’s why the Memphis Art Museum staffers are so excited about the tantalizing possibilities that will come with the new space.

The 5-foot-10 point guard has a big personality and passion for Memphis basketball. And what he lacks in height "I’m gonna make up for with heart.”

This week on “The Sidebar,” the principal of Constellation Properties, Stuart Harris, and the executive director of HiFi Memphis, Mersadies Burch, join Eric Barnes to talk about the scope and scale of the Downtown project. 

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Nagoya House Hibachi & Ramen taken by Wesley Morgan Paraham.