The Memphis Grizzlies stayed at No. 9 and selected 7-foot-4, 299-pound Purdue center Zach Edey in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Grizzlies GM Kleiman: ‘This is how we wanted the draft to play out tonight'Related stories:
With the ninth pick in the NBA Draft the Grizzlies selected, per ESPN draft broadcast analyst Jay Bilas, a “massive, physical force in the paint.” The response has been mixed.
Ed Scott is the new AD at the University of Memphis. All he has to do is direct the largest construction project in program history, raise millions in cash, get Tiger hoops on track and lift the university into the Power 5.Related story:
The Memphis player hit two home runs Wednesday night in the Redbirds’ victory over the Gwinnett Stripers.
Among inadequate education and overprescribed medicine, the lawsuit alleges confined youth are exposed to dangerous conditions like mold, bugs, violence from peers and more.
Charter operator Memphis Scholars received a violation from Tennessee’s Achievement School District, prompting a board vote to close three schools that serve more than 400 students in North and South Memphis.
When restaurateur Kirk Cotham saw the empty restaurant space in The Shops at Carriage Crossing last year, he and his business partner dreamed big and came up with Nashoba.
East Memphis steakhouse Buckley’s Grill was known for its steak, tasty sides and friendly service.
MVP3 Foundation plans to turn four Downtown properties into artistic hubs, ranging from music to culinary arts.
The funding will allow the Greenway to complete a bridge and underpass in North Memphis.
Faith from coach Ryan Silverfield and offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey helped the Tigers win over one of the highest-rated recruits in the modern ranking era.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins and Board of Education member Mauricio Calvo clashed over job cuts, but in the end a budget of more than $1.849 billion was passed.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young promises to “deliver more” with the tax increase. Related story:
The city’s newly passed $858 million budget cut Memphis Police Department Interim Chief C.J. Davis’ pay by about $35,000.
This local artisan food industry is growing, with dozens of new products and small companies being launched each year — and they are delicious.
With quarterback Antwann Hill’s commitment to the Tigers, the impossible has become possible.
The United Warehouse property is for sale, the Poplar Towers office building is being sold and a Dollar General Market is opening on Bellevue Boulevard.
Using Tennessee Department of Education data, The Daily Memphian created a searchable table of Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) exam scores.
The town combined its development director and economic development director positions into “more of a growth management role.”
Kenneth Robinson will step down from his role leading United Way of the Mid-South, an organization that supports nonprofits through grant-making focused on addressing poverty.
Bartlett is looking into a process that could convert its wastewater into natural gas, a benefit currently lost into the atmosphere.
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Caroline Norris joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about Volunteer Odyssey’s mission, how it works to feed volunteers in 70 nonprofits in Memphis and much more.
James “Wes” Blair, currently chief of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, will begin his new role Aug. 12.
The company returned nearly $4 billion to stockholders as it met its goal to trim $1.8 billion in operating expenses, including $500 million in the Express division.
Memphis’ new athletic director is called “a forward-thinking, transformative leader with the vision to help us achieve the full potential of Tiger athletics.”Related article:
From the economy to rising food and labor costs, Memphis restaurateurs talk about the state of the industry and why so many local spots have decided to close recently.
Evan Leake said the town has never truly owned the property and claims the Leake and Irby families bought it after the Civil War.
The beloved group, known for vocal harmonies and radio hits, has sold 64 million albums.
“Adam Clay was always the fat guy. He endured all the humiliations that went along with that. So how did Clay finally lose 100 pounds? With a regular diet of pickleball.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington go down the list of trade possibilities for the Grizzlies just a few days before the NBA draft.