Jordan Thompson of ECS claims top coach honor after leading his team to a state title.

Lofton Jr. appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.1 minutes over two seasons with the Grizzlies.

Cold shooting night in Oklahoma sends Grizzlies to loss in the final game before Ja Morant returns Tuesday in New Orleans.

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Shelby County commissioners also funded 21 new “youth development specialist” positions at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court, and a rugby field for Memphis Inner City Rugby.

“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.” 

The Tigers’ meeting with Virginia on Tuesday will be the program’s first ranked-versus-ranked home matchup since 2014.

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“We want to make it clear that those who violate the law will be prosecuted, and those who engage in violence or repeat nonviolent offenses will face the consequences, including incarceration.”

TDOT announced a plan to rebuild the I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River with funding from Gov. Bill Lee’s $3.3 billion Transportation Modernization Act.

If the Grizzlies want any chance to make the play-in when Ja Morant returns, they will need to win at a 60% clip like the last two seasons. 

“It’s always an exciting time for everyone when the fixtures come out,” coach Stephen Glass said.

Patrick Lucas is the second Power 5 transfer in two days to commit to Memphis. 

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s portrait was unveiled Friday at City Hall. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, FACS, Memphis Business Academy, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Memphis School of Excellence and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Keith joined Eric Barnes to talk about his work and the people like him who helped make the Wolf River Conservancy — both before he joined and after — what it is today. 

The Tennessee Department of Correction “housed potential aggressors in the same cells as potential victims of sexual abuse” and officials weren’t disciplined after substantiated cases of sexual misconduct. 

A University of Memphis graduate and former gallery manager is the latest to take the helm at Memphis’ UrbanArt Commission. 

Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis told the Memphis City Council in February 13 additional officers were facing internal police charges related to Nichols’ death, but she did not identify them. 

Researchers suggest births in Tennessee could be up 3.3% this year, likely a direct result of the total abortion ban that became law in the state in August 2022.

Mario Anderson had Oklahoma, USC and Cal in his top four before choosing Memphis. 

The Tigers fell short despite Madison Griggs shooting 43% from deep on her way to making a season-high six 3-pointers. 

Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council wraps up for the year, and the Memphis Tigers play top-ranked UVA.

“Ja Morant will return to the Grizzlies and with that, a new project begins: Restoration, both of his place among the brightest young stars in the NBA constellation and his team’s place as a young contender.”

Jahvon Quinerly loved what he heard when the Tigers beat No. 13 Clemson on Saturday. He wants to hear it against when No. 22 Virginia visits Tuesday. But can Memphis deliver?

But moving mountains of sand during historic low water levels creates its own problems.