Herrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
The numbers might not be in Jackson’s favor, but the hope is those picking the reserves will see beyond stats.
Almost 82 years after the last documented lynching in Tennessee, a Republican and a Democrat want to commemorate all 154 victims statewide with Community Remembrance Project.
Viking Cruises will begin traversing the Mississippi River in June, joining two other cruise lines docking in Memphis. The city plans a $62 million Waterfront District to meet the demand.
Although the site plan did not violate any rules or codes, Board of Adjustment members were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns, noting the development was “wrong” and they themselves would not want to live next to the synagogue.
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) annual Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is the single-largest external fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Mid-South, exceeding $500,000 in the event’s 11-year history.
“I believe the new Ford plant is definitely going to put some pressure on (Shelby County’s) eastern suburbs,” said Donald Anthony, who replaces Richard Donovan.
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays. Related story:
This is the second consecutive year auditors have reported inconsistencies in the financials for the University of Memphis’ Auxiliary Services Foundation, which includes funding for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
A new mailing and shipping center is headed to Jackson Avenue, and the Mid-South Paralyzed Veterans of American begins to develop its recently acquired property.
The Grizzlies say they made progress despite a loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night. But Ja Morant’s shoulder injury grows more concerning. Thunder show why they’re first in West by trouncing GrizzliesRelated content:
Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix is sharing his candy-making secrets in a book due out this fall.
Cost estimates total about $88 million, up from an estimate of about $84 million a year ago. It’s the first major expansion since the venue opened in 2000.
A gathering at Minglewood Hall drew more than 100 people in the first session to gauge reaction to a new report on the Memphis music ecosystem.
“This Coffee Dance we’re all doing with the way we make our morning joe is the way we wake up, it’s the way we ease into the day. Each of us is quietly declaring our own preferences over and over again, every single time the Earth goes round.”
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.