The wall is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

“Reducing plastic pollution requires collective participation and commitment from all in our community. By choosing to reuse, residents can play a significant role in creating a cleaner, greener, more sustainable city for future generations.”

“Laird was unapologetic for being an advocate for every athlete, not just the ones in the big sports. He gave everything he had to the University of Memphis, leaving little time for anything else beyond his family.”

Byway Coffee Co. will hit the ground rolling around the Memphis area in a renovated 1970s Airstream trailer next weekend.

“For several years, I’ve been struggling to pray. For one thing, it’s hard not to get distracted. Thoughts fire this way and that, like ricocheting pinballs.”

Two recent stories by The Daily Memphian reporter John Varlas about the Ed Murphey Classic inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.

This nonprofit creates space for healing and second chances for people with autism, trauma or other diagnoses, and also for horses that had careers in the show ring, on the polo field or elsewhere.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

In 2013, one of Memphis’ best bassists came out with a surprising solo album, his wry humor and welcoming warmth conveyed in a pinched but homey delivery. This month, he’ll release his fifth — and perhaps best — album since then. 

Photographer Brad Vest captured the action on Beale Street Saturday for the final day of the Ed Murphey Classic. The John “Buck” Ewing pole-vaulting competition featured three current Olympians — two-time world champion Sam Kendricks of Oxford, Mississippi, 2020 Olympic silver medalist Chris Nilsen and former NCAA champ Brynn King.

Former President Donald Trump was bloodied, but said he was “fine” Saturday after the most serious attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. The attack at a Pennsylvania political rally left at least two people dead and two critically injured.

Through an internship, teenagers get a taste of working in a private firm, corporate law division or government agency. They visit courtrooms, attend trials, hear motions and network with legal professionals. 

Jamond Bullock, known for his many murals around the city, recently hosted a soft opening for a new art gallery in Whitehaven. 

Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.

Carter, a 6-foot-5 Atlanta native, averaged 9.5 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.3% from 3-point range for AAC foe UTSA last season.

Experts agree that the best advice is to not consume cannabis edibles in front of children, which can make them seem OK, and to not have them in the home.

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Toby Sells joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his lifelong fascination with — and love of — the paranormal, which he writes about in his first book.

The experience of taking part in a meet like the Ed Murphey Classic at the University of Memphis was a whole other thing altogether for fans, amateurs, high school athletes and pros alike.

Jake LaRavia asked to play in summer league this season. The third-year Memphis Grizzlies wing is making the most of his opportunity to continue his positive momentum. 

The Memphis rapper is opening a second location of his restaurant and lounge, but this one will have a slightly different focus. 

A new Mapco Express convenience store could replace the Exxon/Hop-In that burned down in January at Poplar Avenue and South Highland Street.

The low-cost carrier hopes to find a niche in the fourth-busiest destination from Memphis.