Gallery: Fans gather, candles glow at annual vigil for Elvis
The annual Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley, now also honoring Lisa Marie Presley, began at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Graceland.
The annual Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley, now also honoring Lisa Marie Presley, began at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Graceland.
State Rep. Karen Camper, businessman J.W. Gibson, Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Michelle McKissack, Van Turner and Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Paul Young participated in the debate.Related story:
“Anyone with a modicum of common sense can see that the outlandish claims made by Michael Oher about the Tuohy family are hurtful and absurd,” Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy’s lawyer said.
“The story ‘The Blind Side’ tells is built on a matrix of hot-button issues: Race, wealth, religion, public and private schools, as well as high school and college football. That matrix is fertile ground for problems of inequity, exploitation and paternalism. In other words, this garden is actually a minefield.”
In an email to its barbecue teams, Memphis in May President Jim Holt says the festival is “exploring venue options other than Tom Lee Park for the future.”
The NBA announced the in-season tournament schedule on Tuesday, which provides a glimpse at a few upcoming Grizzlies games.
The ordinance defines camping as using a street, sidewalk, right-of-way and any area underneath a bridge within the city for “living accommodation purposes.”
The Downtown Memphis Commission recently approved $7 million for the developer to begin the process of removing debris and hazardous materials from the building.
Bart Torvik, a college basketball analytics site, projects how Memphis would fare with and without DeAndre Williams.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved public pickleball courts for Suggs Park.
The ratings are the first full month look at the business decision that Dan Barron, Audacy senior vice president and market manager, admits was met enormous skepticism.
Sean Tuohy said he was stunned Monday when he read the allegations from Michael Oher. ‘Blind Side’ NFL lineman Michael Oher says he was tricked by Tuohy familyRelated story:
Alex Collins was on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Eight-event series features three college coaches, including Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield. Tony Barnhart, “Mr. College Football,” kicks things off Aug. 28.
The initial idea for Memphis Filling Station was a growler shop where the owners would sell beer made by other people. Then, after they started serving their own beer at charitable events, they began to question their whole plan.
Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner, 44, has had a 22-year career with SCSO, including time as a school resource officer, gang unit detective and assistant chief deputy.
Since April, the Mississippi Department of Health has granted burn center status to two hospitals. The Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health has been treating Mississippi burn patients since the state’s only burn center closed.
The MSCS board has a history of lots of citizens showing up at its meetings in a bad mood. The political roundup also tracks how the city’s D.C. representatives voted on the plan to keep the federal government open. Meanwhile, the city council will meet at 4 p.m. in the new year instead of 3:30 p.m.
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Memphis linebacker Chandler Martin is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, he announced Sunday on X.
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.