Memphis-Shelby County Schools head Roderick Richmond denounced a state takeover proposal that would override authority of the elected board. 

The Memphis program was built on special seasons. Penny Hardaway knows he has a chance to deliver another to the city he loves.

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Former Bartlett High standout Amarr Knox led the Hornets with 18 points and TJ Madlock added 11.

U.S. Rep. John Rose announced Thursday his candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026, putting him on a likely collision course with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who also appears set on running.

Ronin Badout, a junior at FACS, struck out 11 in a shutout victory over Senatobia on March 11.

The comptroller’s report calls for greater transparency regarding criminal justice data. 

Freshman Kylon Terry leads the way with 20 points as the Wildcats defeat defending Class 3A champion Knoxville Fulton.

The game between Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff will be played at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Harris, a midseason transfer from Virginia, has been sidelined for the past four games with a high ankle sprain he suffered in Memphis’ March 4 road win against UTSA.

Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of carrying out a city-wide shooting spree in 2022, is facing the death penalty for his alleged crimes. 

Many thought an event featuring the congressman at a Germantown church was a public event, but it was only open to members.

A proposal in Tennessee that would require educational institutions that house students overnight to separate bathrooms “by immutable biological sex” is headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.

Lao Street Kitchen’s papaya salad is a masterclass in balance, hitting sweet, sour, salty and spicy all at once. 

Hunter wouldn’t rule out a possible return at some point during March Madness, particularly if Coach Penny Hardaway’s team can make a deep run.

JaDyn Lee scores 30 points. But Mr. Basketball finalist Trey Thompson and Greeneville get the victory.

“It was a movement that reshaped our city and strengthened the legacy of our beloved institution,” said Christopher Davis, president of LeMoyne-Owen College.

This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee.

Who’s available to play? Wing play is weak. Rotation is out of sorts. The team starts slow in almost every game. And, where is the defense? Just some of the issues Herrington discusses in this article.

Kam Jones is different. He went to one high school, ECS, and played for one university, Marquette. This week Jones was named a consensus All-America selection. The first Memphis-raised player to earn that honor since Lorenzen Wright in 1996.

Can you solve this week’s word search?

Comeback Coffee and the adjacent Greenhaus were small businesses, but they represented a vision for what may be the “last frontier of Downtown Memphis.” 

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

The Grizzlies scored just 10 points in the fourth quarter. Memphis has now lost three of its last four and is just 7-9 since returning from the All-Star break on Feb. 20.

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Box score: Trail Blazers 115, Grizzlies 99