Former Memphis basketball star explains why his number isn’t retired
While being inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame, Chris Douglas-Roberts told fans why No. 14 isn’t hanging in the rafters of FedExForum.
While being inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame, Chris Douglas-Roberts told fans why No. 14 isn’t hanging in the rafters of FedExForum.
The Dragons’ first-year coach Kendrick Watkins said he couldn’t be more proud over his team’s win in Saturday’s District 15-4A girls basketball semifinal. Also, Cordova’s Ashton Boswell wins state wrestling title.
The affordable housing market in Memphis continues to show investors competing with first-time homebuyers for starter homes.
Hundreds of Mid-South students got to meet medical and science professionals at the Black Men in White Coats event at Baptist Health Sciences University in the Memphis Medical District.
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
The hotel attached to the Renasant Convention Center might become a Marriott once renovations are complete.
A hold order on federal funding for lawyers who represent youngsters who arrived in the United States without a parent was rescinded Friday. It would have affected local groups like Advocates of Immigrant Rights and Latino Memphis.
Now in his 42nd year at the school, Lee Smith celebrated after reaching 700 victory milestone earlier in the season.
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.
Germantown police said the body of David L. Beck, 59, was found at the scene of the house fire at 8076 Cavershamwood Lane.
The Tigers are looking to regain their edge following an overtime road loss to Wichita State. They play Florida Atlantic on Sunday (1 p.m., ESPN2) at FedExForum.
The Lowery Communication Center offers hands-on experience in broadcasting, podcasting and media production for students at the Memphis college.
Former Memphian Alice Marie Johnson, who spent 21 years in prison for drug trafficking before being released in 2018, has been named the new presidential administration’s “pardon czar.”
The city ethics board members voted unanimously Friday, Feb. 21 to dismiss a complaint filed earlier this month against the Memphis fire chief.
Former Shelby County official Chris Thomas will replace Terry Roland, who led the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for seven years.
“I wholeheartedly support the mission of St Jude. On Sunday, March 2, I will be running the Tokyo Marathon and representing St Jude and the 901.” — Millie Katzen about Conaway: They should wear ‘This Shirt Kills Kids’
“Bring in the state, and everyone needs to pay attention to who is appointed. Not an ideal solution but one that has more potential than our current situation.” — Megan Warr about Legislation for state to take over MSCS still on table, lawmaker says
“Feagins’ lawyers should ask for an immediate ruling from the bench.” — Aaron Prather about Former Superintendent Feagins seeks MSCS board members’ phone records
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Orion Federal Credit Union said in 2021 it would acquire a Memphis-based community bank, but Financial Federal CEO Kent Wunderlich said the acquisition was “mutually terminated.”
The operator of the last charter schools in the Tennessee’s turnaround district asks to continue managing them under Memphis-Shelby County Schools before state takeover.
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Tennessee Rep. Mark White, the House Education Committee chair, has been working on the legislation for at least the last month.
MLGW’s Ursula Madden, Junior Achievement’s Leigh Mansberg and former longtime Overton Park Executive Director Tina Sullivan will lead a conversation on women in business at The Daily Memphian’s Feb. 27 seminar at Memphis Botanic Garden.
The Memphis Grizzlies missed 26 of their 33 3-point attempts, committed 15 turnovers, surrendered a 23-4 run to start the third quarter, but dug down to dig the game out. Related content:
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Name-changing has become a debate in recent weeks, but happened a few times in the Memphis suburbs way back when.
This week, clothing and pottery pop up next to Hard Times Deli, a new sculpture celebrates caregivers and the Dixon’s director talks about cat paintings.
Donald J. Reilly was the most decorated Marine in Vietnam when he was killed in 1965. After nearly six decades, he is finally getting the send-off he deserves — at Arlington National Cemetery.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, Desmond Bane’s jersey retirement and Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman’s statement on Ja Morant trade rumors.
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