Memphis 901 FC clinches first playoff berth
With help from rival Birmingham, Memphis clinches a postseason spot for the first time in club history. Seeding still to be determined in the final three games of the regular season.
Memphian leads Chicago Sky to WNBA championship
Northside High’s James Wade is third Black head coach to win a WNBA title.
What are success rates for Bates, Duren as reclassified players?
For University of Memphis freshmen Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, looking for a sign of things to come is not that simple.
Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
Brewfest flows into Brunchfest, a weekend of sips and nibbles
Beer lovers raised a glass to the return of Memphis Brewfest, and the addition of Brunchfest, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Fight for police reform continues long after death of Elton Hayes
The fight for reform continues today, a half-century after Elton Hayes was beaten to death.
Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today
In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.
Dries: Tales told by a headstone’s date
Fifty years after the death of Elton Hayes, a journey to his grave tells the story of the differences between Black and white in the Memphis of 1971 and the Memphis of today.
Booth or sideline — where will Tigers’ offensive coordinator be this week?
The University of Memphis got an extra boost with Kevin Johns on the sideline against Navy, but where he will be stationed against UCF remains to be seen.
Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Metro
FedEx St. Jude golf tourney covering adoption fees for your new best friend
Adoption applications should be completed in advance, although walk-ins are accepted, officials said.
Metro Environmental groups appeal xAI air permit
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Metro Memphis Zoo mourns loss of ‘beloved’ animal
Business
Methodist cutting more than 150 jobs
Methodist said it would also discontinue labor and delivery services at Methodist South Hospital.
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Sports
NCAA penalizes Memphis basketball, softball due to academic violations
Memphis academic advisor paid two softball players to take tests and do homework for basketball players, NCAA rules.
Metro FedEx St. Jude golf tourney covering adoption fees for your new best friend
High School Sports Prep football 2025: Several locals could be in the Mr. Football mix
Memphis Grizzlies Focus is on Mashack, Magnay as Grizzlies fall in summer league play
Food
Building an empire, one peach cobbler at a time
The Peach Cobbler Factory is one of the country’s fastest-growing quick-service chains, and in Memphis, Otis and Janie Jackson are on a roller coaster of expansion.
Suburbs
Brent Rooker goes deep at MLB All-Star Game
Germantown resident Brent Rooker hits a three-run home run in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball showcase. Was Rooker robbed? Local slugger one controversial inch short in home run derbyRelated story:
Arts & Culture
You can sing your heart out at the Orpheum. But not on the stage.
Saturday afternoon screenings of “Sing 2,” “The Sound of Music” and “Grease” will feature on-screen lyrics, encouraging audience members to belt out their favorite songs.
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Crosstown Brewing’s cofounder
Crosstown’s Todd Richardson reflects on the first time he met Clark Ortkiese, the cofounder of Crosstown Brewing Co. who recently died after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 100,000 bonsai in Olive Branch, and more
From Memphis roots to a global reach.