Tennessee’s largest regular-season meet will bring plenty of talent from the city and region, including Olympic gold medalist Asafa Powell.

I’m no fan of our legislature. But in the case of former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd, lawmakers acted with prudence and in the best interest of all Memphis and Shelby County voters.

The East Memphis nature center’s new area is designed for unstructured play. Meanwhile the museum system overseeing Lichterman and several other several other city-owned attractions continues to move toward a private board and day-to-day control.

In December, as he soared through the air for his first dunk in 291 days, Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke realized all of his hard work was paying off. 

Jake LaRavia played the best game of his career, but the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t match the Cavaliers in the second half on Wednesday night in Cleveland. 

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GG Jackson’s church came to Memphis, so he rocked the drums and the basketball court

Tony Herring Jr. is charged with one count of felony vehicle theft and one count of conspiracy to commit vehicle theft, although law enforcement believes he is connected in multiple open cases. 

Voting rights advocates have argued the elections office’s legal interpretations have been way off-base and a lawsuit over Tennessee’s restoration process has been ongoing for years.

Although a major win for the Memphis Grizzlies point guard, it is only temporary. The case will likely move on, either over self-defense or Tennessee’s “stand-your-ground” law.

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Cleotha Abston chose not to take the stand Wednesday, April 10, during the second day of trial for the alleged rape of Alicia Franklin.

Starting in August, the district will serve kindergarten through 11th grade, as Lakeland Preparatory School continues to add a grade to its high school classes each year.

The Memphis City Council will have more direct control over Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s spending for at least six months.

Even more shoppers across the southeast will be able to find Memphis barbecue in their grocery stores soon.

Both resolutions are not binding and have little effect, but they express the body’s political will at a time when many members feel Shelby County’s autonomy is under threat from the Tennessee General Assembly.

Beginning in the fall, the award will cover tuition and expenses for 26 students, including two medical students at UTHSC. Undergraduates qualify for up to $10,000 a year.

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee advanced a proposal Tuesday to allow some teachers to carry handguns on public school grounds.

In his first 100 days as district attorney, Matthew Barton has initiated the first phase of his grand jury restructuring plan, created a new task force to expedite the apprehension of violent criminals and created the agency’s first-ever Public Corruption Division.

“EA Sports College Football 25” is expected to be released this summer. It will be the first time in more than a decade an NCAA Football game is produced.

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Tigers hire Spence Nowinsky as assistant defensive coordinator

Grahamwood Crossing is 100% leased for the first time since opening. Plus, Archer’s Auto Care building on Mendenhall Road was sold. 

The team behind The Green Beetle is opening a breakfast place next door, in the former Bedrock Eats and Sweets space.

Memphis University School, Project Green Fork, and Harkavy Shainberg Kaplan PLC announce promotions and additions.

Today’s sudoku is a hard one!

County commissioners approved $18.6 million in funding to plan and build the diversion center. The jail study was an easier call at $250,000. The separate votes on the two projects came with very different timelines and expectations.

The Grizzlies’ 13-game winning streak against the Spurs ended on Tuesday when 13 Memphis players sat out with injuries. 

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Box score: Spurs 102, Grizzlies 87

Grizzlies add Jack White on 10-day contract

The developers “withdrew” their application but say they only meant to postpone the vote. Council member Easter-Thomas doesn’t buy it. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Brandon Clarke and potential draft picks. They all try to name all 33 players the Grizzlies have used this season.