168 articles by Lamar Alexander :
Shelby County officials, who last year approved funding for preliminary work to build a new juvenile detention facility, are now exploring alternatives such as renovating a closed youth facility in Southeast Memphis.
Jae Crowder scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Los Angeles star Paul George’s absence to rout the Clippers 140-114 on Saturday.
The Grizzlies send Charlotte to its fifth straight loss, beating the Hornets 117-104
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 31 point, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Memphis blew a 24-point lead against Oklahoma City Dec. 18, but held on to one this time to beat the Thunder.
Collierville’s library director, Deanna Britton, is beginning retirement in the new year. Her love for education and reading drove her long career in libraries.
Former Memphis coach Mike Norvell sends a letter to the city in appreciation for his time in the Bluff City and as leader of the Tigers.
Jared Jackson scored 28 and Ja Morant chipped in 19. But the Pacers established a huge lead early on, leaving the Grizzlies playing catch-up until the end in Indianapolis.
Devin Booker scored 21 points and Aron Baynes hit a career-high four 3-pointers and had 20 points in the Phoenix Suns' 114-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Brady White threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns, Antonio Gibson had a school-record 386 all-purpose yards with three scores and No. 24 Memphis held off No. 15 SMU 54-48 Saturday night to cap the biggest day yet in Tigers' football history.
After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.
Former Germantown High Red Devil Mickey Callaway fired as manager of the New York Mets.
Brady White shuts out boos, Tiger defense rises up as Memphis remains unbeaten with a 35-23 win over Navy.
Ole Miss and Memphis kick off their regular season Saturday in a game that will set the stage for the rest of the season. Here is a roundup of information on the game.
Before the final round of The Open Championship Saturday, Shane Lowry said he would be in Memphis next week, "one man" and "one dog." He might have something else in tow when he comes to Memphis this week. A claret jug.
Dylan Frittelli won the John Deere Classic on Sunday, his first PGA Tour title.
Matthew Wolff won a NCAA individual championship six weeks ago. On Sunday, he added an PGA Tour title to his resume, thanks to an eagle on the final hole.
Nate Lashley, who lost his parents and girlfriend in a plane crash 15 years ago, won his first tournament Sunday leading after all four rounds at Detroit.
Chez Reavie, who finished third in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach a week earlier, carried that moment to a four-shot victory in the Travelers Championship – his first Tour win in 11 years.
A day after trading longtime point guard Mike Conley, the Memphis Grizzlies filled the void drafting Murray State's Ja Morant with the second pick of the NBA draft.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday but signaled that it’s prepared to start cutting rates.
Gary Woodland, who has qualified but not committed to the local World Golf Championships tournament next month, won the U.S. Open by three strokes, closing with dramatic putt.
Former Memphian Keith White has restored a classic rail car as a labor of love.
Through programs such as Share the Pennies, EnergySmart Memphis and Conservation Days, MLGW educates customers on lowering their costs, says the utility's president.
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