A win over the East Carolina University Pirates brings the University of Memphis women’s basketball team to 9-15 overall and 5-8 in American Athletic Conference play.

The Tigers’ matchup against the Mustangs could be an indication of whether they’ll fight or give up on a season that’s already gone off the rails.

The 2021 law that vexed third-grade families last year offers fewer promotion pathways this year.

“Hospitals and insurers are robbing all of us,” said Valerie June, a Memphis singer-songwriter who has firsthand experience with medical debt. “We demand actual prices.” 

The exclusive Caterpillar dealer for North Mississippi, West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is considering a move from Whitehaven to eastern Shelby County.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city’s new public safety director is a position that will consolidate the city’s response to violent crime. Young talked about that and other crime issues on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

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Despite jumping out to a 5-1 advantage, the Tigers fell in 13 innings to Jacksonville State, 6-5.

After helping the Grizzlies to a three-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the second half of a back-to-back Thursday night, Williams took an 11:30 p.m. flight to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend.

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The Memphis area had more than 12 million visitors in 2023 and booked the most hotel rooms Downtown ever. 

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The long-discussed Equestria development in Lakeland gets a slim approval, while the suburb continues discussions with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for an office there.

Three alleged members of the Unknown Vice Lords/Ghost Mob gang were indicted on new charges for their suspected role in the death of an unnamed man last year.

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A suspect in the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph appeared in court Friday, Feb. 16, where a judge admonished him for failing to appear before her the day before.

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Any hope that remained of the Tigers returning to early-season form all but vanished Thursday night in Denton, Texas.

Several suburban leaders are discussing the idea of a separate criminal court system in the outlying areas, but it has a long way to go before all the questions are answered.

Big Oak Park is hoping to fill the void left by Gameday after it closed last November. Until then, you can find baseball — and bats and kids — right here. 

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At an upcoming event, unwanted guns will be turned into something that plants new seeds and instills new hope. 

Sauced by WS is moving from Southaven to Raleigh, Little Jamaica opens in Wolfchase Galleria and Jack’s opens its first location in Memphis. 

A protracted contract negotiation and a national anesthesiologist shortage combined over the past few months to impact local surgeries. 

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Memphis won three in a row after a four-game slide, and some thought they had figured it out. They don’t have it figured out. Furthermore, they didn’t look reinvigorated or rededicated. And, most importantly, they didn’t beat North Texas.

GG Jackson and Ziaire Williams combined for 54 points in a win over the Bucks on Thursday night, holding off Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final minutes. 

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Memphis’ loss to North Texas likely killed any hope it had left of an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.

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Box score: North Texas 76, Memphis 66