Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart are leaning on each other this preseason. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said we will see them on the court together “very soon.”

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The trial for one of the suspects, McKinney Wright, was scheduled to begin Oct. 23, but it has been pushed back to Dec. 4.

Inspired by a road trip later this week, Chris Herrington quizzed colleagues Holly Whitfield and Natalie Van Gundy about gas-station grub habits, or maybe its weaknesses.

The federally owned utility is exploring an idea to install six new aeroderivative combustion turbine units in southwest Memphis. 

Citing extensive media coverage, the lawyer for the man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher would like to use jurors from outside of Shelby County for the upcoming trials. 

There will be a total of three matches and a pep rally before eight different Memphis wrestlers participate in a meet-and-greet with fans. People will have the opportunity to receive autographs. 

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The building’s former restaurant tenant, Red Hook, closed Sunday, Oct. 8. 

Beloved, late Memphis Tigers play-by-man and TV sportscaster Jack Eaton is remembered by friends and admirers with smiles and laughs as he is inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.

Defenses have come through all season for both CBHS and MUS. 

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Hooks served on the Memphis City Council for 14 years, ran the Memphis Parks Department under Memphis Mayor A C Wharton and was recently named special adviser to the troubled office of the Shelby County Clerk. 

MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen’s plan, if approved, could help address Memphis’ present and future power needs.

Lights, cameras and plenty of action will happen Wednesday, as a Memphis family will be featured on an episode of the popular game show “Family Feud.” 

HealthCareTN and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announce new additions. 

The biggest shot of Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman Sr.’s career was a 3-pointer. After a bit of a break, he’s heading out to the perimeter again. 

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The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inducted 11 new members during a ceremony at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down what Memphis will need to do Friday to beat Tulane.

The church has set up a fund to benefit the family as well.

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The Memphis four-star signee’s legal case will continue, with the Tigers less than a month away from the start of their 2023-24 season.

After a blustery opening round Monday, Tuesday was brighter, and the winds were calmer for the second and final day of the TSSAA state golf tournaments.

Opposition to the plan for a fiber optic network at 1 gigabyte surfaced from Comcast in council committee sessions Tuesday, Oct. 10.

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Even as the Corps was still confirming data from September’s record low, it registered a new reading Tuesday that was even lower.

Local food truck Taco Cat plans to open its first conventional restaurant on Germantown Parkway next month.

Two former Tigers recorded their first sacks of the season while Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made at least three field goals for the fourth time this season. 

The Mississippi State football coach speaks to the Memphis Touchdown Club during his first season after succeeding the late Mike Leach.

“I think for us, moving forward, it’s always gonna be portal heavy,” Hardaway said. “(But) I think that you still have to get your young guys, for sure, because you wanna be able to have a base of guys growing together.”