“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.” 

Growing up in New Chicago inspired Kevin Swannigan to work hard. One of his proudest moments came when he posed as the muscular image on the National Civil Rights Museum logo.

Oklahoma’s John Mateer threw for 159 yards and ran for 80 yards and a clinching touchdown with less than two minutes to play to lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a win over No. 14 Tennessee.

Ole Miss, ranked third in the SEC and ninth nationally in total offense, struggled offensively Saturday. But the Rebels managed to defeat South Carolina, sacking LaNorris Sellers six times.

Blake Shapen threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III on fourth down with 18 seconds left, bringing Mississippi State its first SEC victory of the season.

About 45 food vendors were a highlight of the day for many attending the event at the Agricenter. But the spicy heat isn’t for the faint of heart.

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art partnered with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group for the Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Former First Assembly Christian School standout chooses coach Penny Hardaway’s program.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant were both off to a decent start to the season. Then, on Friday night, things got unexpectedly messy. What was that about, and what’s next?

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He will succeed Gina Sweat, the first woman to hold the post of Memphis Fire Department chief, who retired after leading MFD for nine years.

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Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin and Millington Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Thomas discussed the suburb’s growth and unique development history on “Behind The Headlines.”

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While fighting crime is the bulk of its work, the task force has notably been publicizing another statistic: the number of missing children it has located.

Quarterback Brooks Wright threw for four touchdowns, leading his team to the No. 1 seed in the region.

Morant had just scored 8 points on 3-14 from the floor in 31 minutes, as Lakers star Luka Doncic scored 44 points. 

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Darreus McFadden ran for four touchdowns and Hudson Tucker threw for two scores as the Saints rolled.

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City officials say it is necessary to control the hotel to protect its $200 million investment in renovations to the connected Renasant Convention Center.