The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
The decision to launch an investigation has left some of the employees who resigned feeling angry and persecuted.
Once known as the Sandy Special, the Grill and Grind is a dish high in protein and low in carbs.
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting and update attendees about the map’s legal challenges.
John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.
Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.
The Lakeland native started out in the children’s programs at Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Harrell Theatre and New Day Children’s Theatre.
Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.
Wynette Jones, program director for Books from Birth, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Books from Birth.
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“Great food and great people! I hope they come back strong!” — Lee Mills about Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
“The only thing I have to say is this: if it had been the Lakers or the Knicks getting screwed by this rule, I guarantee that pick would have been grandfathered.” — David Wages about Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
“Misunderstanding? Did he steal the shorts or not?” — Edward Cooley about Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
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Today’s puzzle is detail of Derek Fordjour’s “Three Kings: Epilogue,” 2026. Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, and foil on newspaper mounted on canvas and is courtesy of the artist through Dan Bradica Studio.
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.