The legendary Memphis band will also perform at halftime of this year’s game on Dec. 29.

Philadelphia kicker Jake Elliott made a game-winning field goal of 54 yards to lift the Eagles to a 34-31 overtime win against the Washington Commanders. 

With at least 10 or 11 players capable of contributing for the Tigers this season, who will be the odd man — or men — out in the team’s rotation?

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission recommends the state overturn five local school board decisions denying charter school applications, including two in Memphis and another linked to Hillsdale College.

Lakeland school Superintendent Ted Horrell was awarded for continuing to advance the suburb’s education system with a raise for the work he has done.

His artwork, instantly recognizable, features a stylized guitar with an offbeat lyric that, at one point or another, went straight to his heart.

The Shelby County Commission gave final approval Monday, Oct. 2, to a pair of ordinances calling on the Shelby County Sheriff to collect data on specialized units as well as traffic stops, use of force and citizen complaints. It rejected an ordinance asking the Sheriff’s Office to ban pretextual traffic stops.

After 15 years, Derrick Rose is returning to Memphis as “a different Derrick.” But can this version rub off on Ja Morant?

Lawyers for three of the five former Memphis officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols had filed motions to sever their cases, arguing they could not receive fair trials if all five face a jury together.

“They told me ‘go get it,’ and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” said Ziaire Williams. And maybe that’s a good rallying cry for his team too.

MUS at No. 3 remains the highest ranked Memphis-area team. Germantown, Southwind and FACS are ranked No. 4 in their classifications.

A ‘retrenchment committee’ will look at the campus as a whole and make recommendations for cuts, including majors. 

Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day.

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U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen was among the Democratic majority voting for the bill, and Rep. David Kustoff was among the 126 Republicans who voted for it.

The 2007 Memphis elections saw Willie Herenton elected mayor for the fifth time and the largest turnover of Memphis City Council seats in the 55-year history of the mayor-council form of government.

“Memphis will continue losing population as it has for the last three years if we do not get a handle on out-of-control crime. And our policies are moving in the wrong direction.”

More than three-fourths of those who participated in an email survey said they want to move Memphis in May’s annual barbecue contest to Liberty Park.

After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.

Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023.

Standouts from CBHS, Covington, Craigmont, ECS, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week. 

The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!

Despite high temperatures, Memphis Botanic Garden was bustling as performers from across the country rocked the Radians Amphitheater even as the sun went down, ending the sixth annual Mempho Music Festival.

The Memphis Tigers kick off basketball season, and a judge is expected to rule on whether to separate trials for three of the five former officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death.

The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher was filled with emotion when being honored Saturday for his College Football Hall of Fame selection. 

The Brothers went 1-2 in the boys race with Joe Edwards (15:41.30) outsprinting Kaleb Smith (15:43.20) to win the title.