The new assistant is credited for driving player development of Miami guards Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. 

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New art shows are opening at ANF Architects, the Metal Museum and Church Health. And big stars are back for the Big3 basketball game.

Memphis plays a three-game set against Gwinnett that opens Friday night.

Danielle Ballard, who starred for Central High’s state title team in 2011 before going on to a standout career at LSU, has died.

With power outages costing the company at least half a million dollars, the local owner of Captain D’s restaurants is planning a new solar project — and it’s got community leaders excited. 

“There is a legitimate public policy debate to be had over the appropriateness of the death penalty. It seems clear that since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in the U.S. in 1976, it has not been a deterrent to murder. And opposition to it transcends political party lines.”

“To see a guy in the peak of his career be taken out like that is so tragic,” said Dr. Dan Fletcher, one of nine orthopedic hand surgeons in the city and a longtime colleague to Dr. Ben Mauck. 

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The Shelby County Commission interviewed eight candidates who applied to replace former Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Sheleah Harris during a committee meeting Wednesday, July 12.

“As a member of the community that works in Memphis but lives in Arlington, I certainly have strong feelings about having a more responsive utility for suburban communities,” Butler said.

The Grizzlies couldn’t close out a win over the Clippers on Wednesday, but Jake LaRavia played well in the 83-74 loss.

Chris Herrington summarizes recent Daily Memphian food coverage, including a recent Sound Bites episode about the best Memphis restaurants to take out-of-town visitors.

A passenger rail route connecting Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta should be Tennessee’s top priority, followed by a Memphis-to-Nashville line, according to a report from an independent state commission.

Since opening in 2013, owner Brit McDaniel says the success of Paper & Clay has taken her away from the craft, and she wants to get back to creating unique and personalized ceramics for customers.

The walk will start and end at Westwood Community Center, 810 Western Park Drive, on Saturday, July 15.

Memphis 901 FC went unbeaten in June.

A new set of stars like the Orpheum’s are on display near Beale Street.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote Tuesday, Aug. 22, to decide who will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term, which runs until the end of 2024.

Chris Herrington talks with Joshua Carlucci, a former chef and teacher who’s become a regular contributor to The Daily Memphian food section.

Nominees were chosen based on community service, academic commitment and their impact on and off the field.

Judge Carol Chumney ruled Wednesday that Ja Morant can claim self-defense in a 2022 fight, creating a question about the constitutionality of the state’s so-called “stand your ground” law. 

A 29-year-old has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault in relation to Tuesday’s fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic.

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The school recently announced that Cayce Densford, a longtime fixture in the athletic department, will have a new role.

Shuntae Daniels, 27, is charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of property theft up to $2,500 and identity theft.

The Crump Firm is expanding its presence in East Memphis at the Crescent Center. St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral moves forward with a $1.4 million renovation project. 

Kenneth Lofton Sr. knew his son was going to be an NBA player. Last season, the Grizzlies signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year, $6.9 million standard contract.