Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan led a 12-play and 85-yard drive and threw a walk-off touchdown to win the game in Mobile, Alabama.
The Tigers (5-15, 3-6 AAC) snapped a three-game home losing streak with the victory, their first at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse since Jan. 1.
The latest incident began Thursday when jailers found an inmate unresponsive after experiencing a “medical emergency,” according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The inmate was taken to Methodist University Hospital and died Friday afternoon.
Local spots like Plant-Based Heat, City Silo, and Imagine Vegan Cafe are redefining Memphis’ food scene.
Memphis has been knocking off the same AAC foes it lost to a season ago. A matchup against Rice on Sunday in Houston offers it another opportunity to do just that.
If ICE officials come to school campuses, Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials have directed principals to ask for identification, the purpose for visiting and whether the official has a warrant or other documents.
The University of Memphis Tigers reported a net revenue of $80 for the 2024 fiscal year, which includes the 2023-24 school year.
Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.
Memphis is the No. 2 city in the nation for cargo theft behind Los Angeles-Long Beach, and it’s a problem that “has a ripple effect” for retailers and consumers.
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield also talk about dining trends and new Memphis restaurants opening soon.
A violent week in Memphis left crime scenes across the city. Several of those had multiple victims.
Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.
The Feb. 6 trade deadline is one week away, and several NBA players will soon have new homes.
Mike Keeney, a lifelong Memphian, will lead a group of executives in promoting economic development, growing the workforce and improving the business climate.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, which serves the Memphis metro area, is TVA’s largest customer.
After a successful run at Rossville Christian, first-year coach Kendrick Watkins has the Dragons believing after an uncertain offseason.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner also said another inmate was found unresponsive at the jail Friday, Jan. 31, after experiencing a “medical emergency” overnight.
Suburban officials seem to prefer casting secret ballots rather than letting their constituents know who they picked to fill vacancies on government boards.
“There is an urgent need to address the aging housing stock and fund new development across the city that can accommodate people where they live and work.”
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Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery said on “Behind The Headlines” that he would like to see the commission have line-item control of MSCS spending.
Wolfchase Galleria has a burger joint, and new-look Pizza Hut opens. Plus, something sweet is blooming in the former Flame Ramen.
Memphis tight end Anthony Landphere has been informed that an NCAA blanket waiver giving some former junior college athletes an extra year of Division I eligibility does not apply to him.
The display case tells you everything you need to know about Isabella’s. A sprawling array of classic, oversized slices dominates the counter.
Germantown leaders submitted three names to administration before appointing Scotty Hendricks Jr. to school board. He was the only name to appear on the list of all five aldermen.
This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).
“Now what we have is chaos on steroids. The board is seen as a laughingstock, except no one is laughing.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.