Monday night’s NCAA title game between Baylor and Gonzaga was a testament to the importance of transfers.

Moussa Cisse, the AAC Freshman of the Year, announced his decision in an Instagram post on Tuesday. 

House Bill 705 and Senate Bill 1047 serve to protect the tobacco industry’s financial interests and stop our ability to take local action to protect our youth.

The 55 new cases come from less than 900 tests; the day’s positivity rate is 6.4%.

Trojans take command with seven runs in the fourth inning.

Residents of two East Memphis neighborhoods request that their streets be permanently gated or blocked from two busy streets, Poplar and Highland. But doing so would degrade the connectivity of the city’s street network, the Division of Planning and Development says.

Johnathan’s brother Chandler, who was a sophomore at Oregon, entered the transfer portal last week. 

De’Anthony Melton is among the Grizzlies who won’t be playing in Miami.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced Monday, April 5, that he is appointing police Deputy Director Mike Ryall as interim director effective immediately.

Junior shortstop Galvin Sims Jr. has plenty of pop at the plate and a flashy game that has attracted plenty of interest.

Memphis River Parks Partnership has city administration approval for a plan to slow traffic on Riverside Drive while keeping it open to auto traffic.

The 76 new cases come from 1,180 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 6.4%.

The NBA chose two local organizations to be part of a $3 million grant initiative aimed to support Black communities. 

You won’t be able to bet on the $140 million entertainment resort just announced for Tunica, but don’t bet against its success, the co-developer says.

Joes’ Fried Chicken, Joes on Highland — whatever you wanted to call it — is closed for now but will open again as soon as the owners find a new place.

Collierville Schools is adding a layer of protection at its high school this week. Students will be given badges and asked to wear them during the school day.

April 4, 2021: Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100

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The decision by Thomas Pickens and JJ Russell to come back is one reason the Memphis defense is so confident heading into the fall.

Easter Sunday marked the first time many Memphians dusted off their Sunday best since the pandemic shut down churches last year. 

Shelby County Health Department reported 103 new coronavirus cases and no additional virus-related deaths Sunday. 

There is never a day a child can’t be made to smile with a small doll after a visit to the doctor at Church Health that may have seemed scary. 

The river park’s closing last year due to the pandemic allowed Memphis Parks Partnership to save some money that is going into improvements, such as repairing the Riverwalk and resodding the south lawn. 

Hampton senior guard Davion Warren announced his commitment to the University of Memphis in a tweet Saturday.