For decades, a group of alums from Memphis’ Bishop Byrne High School gathered for an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition that earned the name The Cranberry Bowl.

As the utility met or surpassed key fiscal 2022 goals, its workers have each been rewarded with a median check of $6,610. 

Gallimore was worried that night about her her 21-year-old granddaughter, who was at Gallimore’s house in Dresden, a small town about 120 miles northeast of Memphis near the Kentucky state line.

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Why all the upROAR in Memphis about athletic director Laird Veatch’s plea to boosters to raise money for student-athletes? Some questions and answers that hopefully will help.

Will Drennan died a hero the first day of flag football practice. His team of five and six year olds played on. Ten days ago, they tried to win the championship “for Daddy.” Why a kid’s game meant so much. 

Plus, it’s time to sign up for next year’s Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. 

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital at 1240 S. Germantown Road will begin its second expansion in two years in April. 

A win would tie the Tigers for the fifth-best record in the conference. 

The Grizzlies have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. On Wednesday, the team of players, coaches and support staff will partner with MyTownMiracles to assemble Thanksgiving baskets for 100 families across the city.

This week’s Inked covers updates on the $40 million Downtown Mobility Center, Dream Hotel and Downtown parking updates. 

A pair of longtime local entrepreneurs are opening their first restaurant venture, with an eye toward many more.

Clarence Wilbon has been elected chair of the Adams and Reese Executive Committee, and Marvin Stockwell has founded Champion the Cause.

The Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter, but a comeback bid fell short in the final seconds against the Kings. 

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Finalists will be on hand when the winners are announced on Dec. 7 in Nashville.

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The Memphis Fire Department initially came to the scene at The Venue apartment complex to attend to a first-responder call.

The Tigers reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history after having a rough start to the season. 

Memphis Fashion Week founders established Arrow Creative as an incubator and studio space for local artists to “really push that creative entrepreneur spirit.” 

Expectations are high for the talented Panthers' boys and girls basketball teams.

State Sen. Brian Kelsey requested a hearing to change his plea eight days after an associate pleaded guilty.

The coaching staff spoke highly of freshman Sutton Smith during fall camp, and he’s already shown flashes of why the Tigers love him so much. 

Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya is a fan of Memphis’ new court but wants to know your thoughts.

During the Tuesday arraignment, Jermarcus Johnson, 25, was informed that his charge carries a potential sentence of 15 to 60 years should he be convicted. 

The deadline to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas using FedEx Ground is Dec. 14. The last day to ship for FedEx Express Saver is Dec. 20. 

OUTMemphis held a candlelight vigil Monday evening at 892 S. Cooper St.

A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, aggravated assault against a first responder and felony evading arrest.