A local judge ruled Thursday that Tennessee’s “stand your ground” law applies to a civil lawsuit involving Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

Local Starbucks workers joined a nationwide strike against the Seattle-based coffee chain on Thursday, Nov. 16. 

Covington, Fairley, Germantown, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Southwind are all hoping to extend their seasons Friday.

Several top teams from the region will be on hand Monday and Tuesday in an event that salutes Lynn Whitfield.

The last local elections of 2023 will determine who the Memphis City Council representatives from Districts 2, 3 and 7 will be. The runoffs will complete the new council that takes office Jan. 1 with Mayor-elect Paul Young.

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When I saw the story from Rhodes, I flashed back to a strange footnote in my own collegiate history: “the naked floor,” a dorm dedicated to, well, free expression. 

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The University of Memphis women’s soccer program isn’t just the most successful athletic program at the university — it’s one of the most successful organizations in the city, period. How did head coach Brooks Monaghan do it? And what lessons can the rest of us learn?

Kevin Sharp of The Dixon Gallery and Gardens joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about art exhibits, educational programs — and the massive irrigation project in the gardens. 

The Downtown Memphis Commission and the Downtown Mobility Authority plan to host a kick off event at the end of the month to start exterior work. 

Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone and The War And Treaty will each pay tribute to Elvis Presley in a holiday special filmed inside Graceland.

A local judge will rule by next week whether one of the defendants accused of killing former Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary in 2018 voluntarily confessed to the crime.

In a changing world where institutions and ideals are ever fragile, your dining room table is the place to hold the line.

Passengers should arrive at least two hours early; parking on peak days may take longer.

MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said underground power line improvements show the benefits of MLGW’s 2020 rate hike. 

Collierville gave final approval to apartments. However, the approval was the last for any land with the high-density zoning.

Simeon Blair transferred to Memphis for the chance to compete for a conference title. Now the former Arkansas safety says he’ll be playing the most significant game of his college career.

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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the doom and gloom surrounding the Grizzlies and share their appreciation for Jacob Gilyard. 

Three men were indicted for a shooting at Prive, a restaurant and bar in Hickory Hill, that left two people dead and five injured. 

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.

The clerk’s office is the only countwide office on the March 5 primary ballot and with Sawyer’s entry the Democratic primary has three candidates. The filing deadline for the Democratic and Republican primaries is Dec. 14.

Hilltop Securities expands in the Trustmark Building and a new apartment complex is planned for Cordova.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Agape Child and Family Services and Binghampton Development Corp. announce promotions and additions. 

Not only was Memphis (2-9) smacked 134-107 by the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, but they lost key players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard in the process. 

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Box score: Lakers 134, Grizzlies 107

Vinny Garcia had just wrapped up his junior season at Manhattanville College.

Marcus Smart needed help to reach the locker room after turning his ankle on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.