High Point Terrace celebrates decades of July Fourth history — and 250 years of the US
The U.S. celebrated its semiquincentennial on Saturday. In High Point Terrace, that means having an annual parade, one that has occurred for 77 years.
The U.S. celebrated its semiquincentennial on Saturday. In High Point Terrace, that means having an annual parade, one that has occurred for 77 years.
Marlon Qualls Jr.'s emotional trauma as a teenager turned into a health crisis that nearly cost him his life but eventually transformed him into a passionate advocate for men’s health.
The Grizzlies rookie wasted no time in making a strong first impression at summer league.
A total of 14 contenders from Shelby County are on the Aug. 6 federal primary ballot in the 5th, 8th and 9th Congressional districts. Will multiple Memphians cancel each other out? Also in the political roundup: Pearson and Lamar spar; attorneys weigh in on judicial races.
Nearly nine years after the Mississippi RiverKings vacated the Landers Center, professional hockey is returning to Southaven.
The Camellia Foundation is converting a former Shoney’s in Hickory Hill into a full-service medical clinic with plans to open more locations in underserved communities in the next few years.
Only eight NCAA Division I teams in the country shot worse than the Tigers’ 24.6% 3-point shooting last season.
“The real problem here — the sweaty elephant in the room — is infrastructure sorely in need of an upgrade. But as an average user who just expects the lights to come on when I flip the switch, I can’t accept that power in an urban area should go out so easily, so often and for so long.”
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Leading a nearly all-female team at the Dunavant, a supply and logistics company, terminal office in Southeast Memphis, Kristy Hart said she hasn’t thought much about it despite what has historically been a male-dominated industry.
A Memphis-based family business is saving history and making it available for the world to enjoy, one image at a time.
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
Also, the Museums of Science and History, Dixon Gallery & Gardens and Pickering Firm make announcements.
“Loads of experience.” — Mark Mitchell about Grizzlies announce summer league roster
“And here we thought we’d never get another star who stars in shoe commercials.” — Kevin Knott about Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer stars in ad for new Jordan sneaker
“... the high absenteeism rate in our high schools, could be addressed by having a decent public transit system. We also have an attendance issue for older students attending Southwest TN Community College, where students drop out due to unreliable public transit ... ” — Leo Arnoult about Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
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Today’s puzzle features the crowd celebrating the Grizzlies' pick of Cameron Boozer, made by Patrick Lantrip.
Mayor Paul Young said he wants to shift the perspective of mayoral accomplishments to be throughout several administrations. To make his point, he interviewed previous Memphis mayors: Willie Herenton, A C Wharton Jr. and Jim Strickland.
A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.
Everything will be new for Cam Boozer when he takes the court for his first summer league game, including his shoes.
Tous les Jours will open in the former Hopdoddy Burger Bar space on Cooper, while Jack’s Family Restaurant may build on Winchester.
A strip mall near a former Southaven Walmart has a new owner. Meanwhile, two other companies are closing their DeSoto County branches.
One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.
Opinion: “What was once a simple Fourth of July with fireworks on a single day has stretched into a week-long celebration with aerial displays across the dark suburban skies.”
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Police Harbor Patrol and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”