The Newark, New Jersey, product out of New York City’s Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) chose Memphis over offers from N.C. State, Seton Hall, Ole Miss and others.

Finally close to being fully healthy, Tigers big man Malcolm Dandridge opens 2022-23 season on a high note.

Lotsa good news this week: The Tigers basketball team outdid Vanderbilt, The Lake District is taking off despite some setbacks, and record-low water in the Mississippi River creates a haven for treasure hunters.

The leaders of the Mid-South Food Bank and Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association said on “Behind The Headlines” that food insecurity in Memphis isn’t going anywhere as inflation and other economic factors replace food access barriers that surfaced in the COVID pandemic.

“From one end of the state to the other, we have children sleeping on the floors of government offices. There are more than 9,000 foster children in Tennessee, but less than half as many homes exist to care for them.”

There are chilis, then there is David’s Chili. The winner of a long-ago contest in Mississippi, it originally came from Santa Fe.

Collins Chapel dates back to 1841, when it was founded by enslaved people. Since then, its congregants have included Ida B. Wells, W.C. Handy and founders of the local NAACP chapter. 

This rematch of last spring’s first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was, for Grizzlies fans, an opportunity for gratitude.

Malik Mason scores two touchdowns while contributing to a stellar defensive effort.

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Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 103

DHL would not name the third-party client it would partner with but said the customer is not based in Memphis or Shelby County. 

Judge Bernice Donald, born in DeSoto County, Mississippi, has been the first woman of her race to serve in every judicial position she has held, starting when she was elected to General Sessions criminal court here 1982.

The Memphis Veterans Day parade returned to Downtown Memphis Friday, Nov. 11, bringing together community organizations, veterans and local citizens to commemorate those serving or who have served in the armed forces.

The report’s complaints hinge on the authors’ interpretation that both the East and West Ponds at the Allen Plant should be subject to federal regulations rather than the state-level commissioner’s order.

The State House Democratic leader joins an already-crowded field and emphasized basic city services. Meanwhile, one of her key supporters speculates about another big name that might get into the race.

With a nod to the school system’s mascot, Lakeland unveiled a quartet of lion statues that will be placed in key spots around the suburb.

Memphis high school basketball legend, who died last week at the age of 55, made memories to last a lifetime.

Lynx institution coached several sports and oversaw tremendous growth as athletic director.

Ben Chase is on a season-long road trip to attend upwards of 70 games in one season. Thursday’s game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium was No. 46. 

As we continue our three-part Coffee Shop Guide, we hit Midtown, where Memphis’ modern coffee shop scene all began. 

Johnnie Franklin is confident his son Damaria Franklin will be eligible for Memphis by the Nov. 20 home opener. But he wants to make his voice heard in the meantime.

The win snapped a four-game losing streak and put Memphis (5-5, 3-4 AAC) one win away from qualifying for its ninth consecutive bowl game.

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Box score: Memphis 26, Tulsa 10