Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.
The heat dome over Tennessee the Washington Post said was the strongest on the planet is a pot of scalding water, and we are the crawfish.
Plus, a Mexican restaurant in Collierville is closing.
A parks employee was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor theft.
The family of a worker who died after a fall in 2025 at SpaceXAI’s Colossus II Campus is seeking $30 million in damages.
As residents weigh in online, debates over SpaceXAI, the Safe Task Force and city leadership collide in one highly public exchange.
Lawrence Britt accounts for three touchdowns as Lynx avoid their first-ever 0-3 start.
Food truck Addiction Smash Burger is opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
Kyler Gilkey’s second bid for public office this year was shut down by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office because it was his second attempt at a state House of Representatives seat, albeit a different one.
According to writer Erica Horton, you should try the longanisia labor of love while you can.
Saturday’s home game against UT Martin will be the Memphis Tigers’ chance to show the fanbase that it adequately addressed the issues at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
SpaceXAI is moving full steam ahead while Memphis City Council wants to pump the brakes on data center expansion.
Abby Forsgren and Ai Kitagawa had the goals and the Tigers defense shut out the Rice Owls Thursday night to open American Conference play.
The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.
It’ll be a new school with a fresh look and state-of-the-art technology.
Shelby County residents preparing to participate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election must complete their voter-registration applications by Monday, Oct. 5.
MSCS continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district compared to last August.
“When the opportunity came up, it was kind of unexpected, but it was a natural yes.”
Bartlett christened its new outdoor athletic facility, which is designed to provide some relief during hot summer months.
FedEx Freight will also become an official NASCAR partner and its exclusive freight shipping partner.
The state is pouring $9 million this year into a TBI task force given wide-reaching authority across the state, including working with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.
“Some of the best years of my life were spent at Hamilton High. I got to witness Coach Hancock as a role model, educator and leader and the greatness of his teams firsthand.” — Andre Jones about Buckley: High school football coach steals show at Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
“Memphis is a tricky market. We should appreciate and support the local concepts and stop looking for ‘exciting ideas’ from outside! Check out Hard Times sandwich shop on Marshall for a great example!” — David Kaplan about Table Talk: The restaurant franchises we’d like to see in Memphis
“The NCAA has become a professional sports organization, let’s go back to having actual student-athletes.” — Douglas Hampton about CBU plans to leave NCAA, applying to join NAIA
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Coaching high school football is never without its challenges, and Robert Smith knows better than most.
The senior quarterback garnered the most votes after he passed for 342 yards and five touchdowns while running for 59 more and a sixth in his latest game.
“The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”
The Redbirds jumped right on Nashville pitching with a run in the first inning, five more in the second frame and three more to cap the fourth.
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Today’s puzzle features Christian Brothers football captains ahead of the game against Lausanne on Sept. 4. Wes Hale took the photo.
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
The Chili’s Care Center is the first one on St. Jude’s campus to bear the name of a corporate sponsor and features numerous medical capabilities.
The Mustangs will be looking to end a three-game losing streak against a Panthers team it fell to in 2025.
In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.
Mississippi Department of Transportation Northern Commissioner John Caldwell will not seek reelection, he said in a recent video announcement.
If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.
“Frankly, we have a long way to go to be as safe as we need to be.”
Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Cameron Howell as she works in the fabrics library at Greg Baudoin Interior Design that was taken by Mark Weber.