With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.

Chris Kirk shoots 64 to take first-round lead at FESJC. Check out all the first-round scores and also pairings for Friday’s second round.

The shopping channel was in Memphis this week to shoot live at Corky’s, as part of its Foodie Travel Series. 

During his funeral service at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Johnson, 34, was remembered as a community servant with a big heart who died fulfilling his dream.

The Tigers are raising money for their men’s basketball name, image and likeness (NIL) collective using golf.

Republicans are rallying forces in Shelby County, which Democrats expect to carry in November even as the state is expected to remain in the Republican column.

The Memphis Grizzlies will play their home opener on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. against the Orlando Magic. 

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A DeSoto County grand jury returned nearly 60 indictments this month against registered sex offenders.

This week, Crosstown Arts screens a classic breakdancing film, romance fans meet (cute) at Novel and Juvenile gets the ladies on the dance floor. 

The Memphis Tigers have three conference opponents in 2025 who aren’t on this year’s schedule.

After a loss in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, coach Cedric Miller’s team sets sights on getting over the mountain.

If your obsession with finding a good Cuban sandwich is as unhealthy as Joshua Carlucci’s, you might know that Mexico has its own everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version of a Cubano.

Ryan Strain and Brian Curry are hopeful to have another term after their first four years on the board.

Can you solve this week’s word search?

Movie lovers are hoping Black Lodge’s closing on North Cleveland Street won’t be the end for the video store. They may be in luck.

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The Memphis Police Department hosted a Sea of Blue event Wed., Aug. 14, for Officer Demetrice Johnson, who died following a car crash earlier this month. Johnson, 34, died Aug. 2 after a car crash with a civilian, Rantavious Johnson, 22, who also died. A second officer, Bobby Fields, was critically injured.

Vieira Tuck’s father, Mack Tuck, says a case of “misadvisement” has caused his son to be ruled academically ineligible by the NCAA for the 2024-25 season.

Sun Studio, 706 Union Ave., hosted panels and musical performances Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s song “That’s All Right.” Photographer Ziggy Mack was there.

Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, has stepped down after a recent cancer diagnosis. 

Rory McIlroy, the third-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings, is looking to turn “a pretty good year into a very good one.”

A high school in Olive Branch reported the highest rate of chronic absenteeism countywide at 46.88%.