Mississippi State commit runs for five second-half touchdowns and finishes with 335 yards on the ground.

Lausanne receiver Jawell Rodgers shakes off an early drop to lead the Lynx with three touchdowns.

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If a federal bankruptcy judge approves, Diamond Sports Group will continue to carry games for 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams, including the Grizzlies.

The Memphis Library Foundation wrapped up a series of brainstorming sessions Friday, Aug. 23, at the Central Library meeting rooms that are the center of the discussion about an expansion of the library.

Emmitt Martin III was facing a maximum of life in prison, but prosecutors are recommending he serve 40 years. U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris does not have to follow that recommendation.

Lakeland officials approve approach to help fund improvements to the Memphis suburbs’ gateway near the exit of Interstate 40.

Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Carol Chumney set the date during a Friday, Aug. 23, status conference.

Kyl Alton Hall was indicted Tuesday, Aug. 20, on three felony charges. 

Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.

Memphis Democrat Justin J. Pearson, along with Gloria Johnson of Knoxville and Justin Jones of Nashville, had been scheduled to take the national stage just before the balloon drop during the Democratic National Convention.

After more than two months, escapee Joshua Zimmerman is back in custody, but there is still tension between certain parties in DeSoto County.

The Tigers are back in action Sunday at 6 p.m. vs. Evansville.

Sgt. Bryan Andrews took charge of the DeSoto County sheriff’s sex-offender registry in 2021, shifting the department’s reactive posture when investigating noncompliant offenders to one more proactive.

Let’s rename Crump Park, a lovely little spot, Crews Park. Crump already has plenty of things named after him. 

South Main’s Crave Cheesecakes gets a name-change, and a Filipino chicken chain gets to work on its third Memphis-area location. Plus, a Collierville restaurant is up for sale.

Three men are seeking the remaining two years of Keri Blair’s term. A former educator, a current educator and a manager at a railroad company are vying for the seat.

Linda Sklar was hired to bring middle-class families back to Memphis schools. For roughly 50 years, she did that and more. She built optional programs that inspired hundreds of people to stand in lines. 

The planned $112.5 million private development High 5 could transform Liberty Park, formerly known as the Mid-South Fairgrounds, and bail the City of Memphis out of an underwater wager.

It’s time to play.

Ready for today’s sudokus?

CBHS rolled over WSHS 41-0. The Spartans didn’t get out of the shadow of their own goalpost until the waning moments of the first half.

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University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.

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Duncan will work directly with Tigers coach Penny Hardaway as part of his responsibilities.

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