Joel Embiid and Ja Morant finished second and seventh, respectively, in last season’s MVP race, and they both were in rare form, and against notable, novel opposition. Related stories:
Senior’s return bolsters boys team in victory over Collierville. Veteran Kayli Clarkson shines in the girls game.
An examination, conducted by the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis, found the district likely had overspent millions of federal dollars on HVAC upgrades that benefited one company in particular.
Three years after a fatal accident, Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission hears pleas for more protective regulations on the multi-hooked lines that often stretch across bodies of water.
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco said he can’t “overstate the importance” of what the College Football expansion means for the AAC and member schools like Memphis.
Brother Terence McLaughlin changed the timbre of life in Memphis by admitting the first Black student to the Brothers’ local high school before being sent away by church leaders incensed with his independent thinking.
The deadline for MSCS to find an agreement or lose ownership of the schools is Jan. 1.
Shelby County’s two U.S. congressmen made statements after former President Donald Trump’s dinner with the rapper Ye and the white supremacist/ Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.
When the Tigers tip off against the Rebels on Saturday, they will open the most difficult stretch of their season — non-conference or conference.
Tom Intrator is developing a number of Downtown properties with the help of PILOTs. Related story:
Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.
“We’ve been talking with Public Works about this for years. It’s exhausting to put vacant lots back into use, do something positive and then see our labor mowed over time and time again, even for registered community gardens. …” — Suzanne Carlson, about A plan for Washington Bottoms — with plenty of bees and butterflies
“Ja would absolutely crush the entire league in H-O-R-S-E” — Chris Leach, about Ja Morant dazzles in win over Pistons
“... A frequent walker, I’ve noticed that vehicles often turn left into crosswalks when the walk signal is on—because they’re still getting a green turn signal. That would be an easy fix. …” Susan Dynerman — about Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing
Among the Shelby County District Attorney’s new hires is Nelia Dempsey, a government affairs and nonprofit professional with ties to local Republicans. “There’s no Democratic or Republican monopoly on wanting to reduce crime,” Mulroy said.Related story:
Here’s how the city’s representatives in Washington D.C. voted on the two major issues and what they had to say about it on social media.
Melton will make his first visit to FedExForum since the trade on Friday night, when his new team, the Philadelphia 76ers, are in town. Grizzlies Insider: Pair of Grizzlies fans represent Memphis at World Cup Related story:
University of Memphis women’s basketball heads to South Carolina to play top-ranked Gamecocks.
“No river in America’s maritime history has seen greater tragedy. And no drama on the Mississippi has been as dramatic, no tragedy as tragic, as what occurred right here.”
The sentiment among almost anyone who can read a balance sheet is developments that couldn’t get off the ground in the past three years are going to need a lot more than luck in the inflation the Federal Reserve is trying to control with interest rates. Local architect has liens against New York developer totaling $525kRelated story:
The measure, narrowed to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, would strip elected school board members of their duties and assign oversight of the district to a board of state-appointed Shelby County residents.
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
The Memphis Redbirds took Game 2 of their six-game series with Buffalo, beating the Bisons 15-3 Wednesday at AutoZone Park.
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.