Rev. Kathryn Kimmel will lead the Midtown Memphis congregation, which first met in 1839 in a log cabin near the Mississippi River.

Ami Austin hosted a ribbon-cutting at her Laurelwood Shopping Center store after moving from former Downtown location.

ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, has been in Memphis for eight months and has alerted police to 2,093 instances of gunfire. Is the system deterring gun crime? It’s too early to tell, police say. 

About 400 neighbors gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans ahead of the Nov. 11 holiday.

Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, encouraged striking employees of the cereal maker’s Memphis plant.

To understand one of the key members of Penny Hardaway’s staff is to meet the key member of Toppert’s family. 

Part of Brooks’ lineup insertion does bring up a host of questions, including how to redistribute minutes.

The Tigers, scoreless after regulation and two overtime periods, came through on penalty kicks.

The projected lottery pick has dual mission: Get Memphis to the NCAA Tournament as he also develops for the pros.

More Tennessee Highway Patrol officers are on the way to Shelby County as Memphis seeks to turn over patrols of the city’s interstate system to the state, including combatting gun violence.

The sudden rise of workplace shootings may be attributed to the stress of coming out of COVID, said Dr. Stephen Watts, a criminologist and victimologist in Memphis. 

It was the first USL playoff game in the club’s three-year history and came after a record-breaking season. Kyle Murphy finished the year with 21 goals.

A plan to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lot onto the greensward is on hold, but Citizens to Preserve Overton Park activists gathered Saturday in Overton Park to show their willingness to fight.

‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.

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Acclaimed author and memoirist Carmen Maria Machado will appear at the University of Memphis Nov. 11 and 12. 

The Lakeland Park mixed-use project by John Hyneman failed to get a ringing endorsement from the Board of Commissioners. More work is needed before the board votes on the matter.

Harrison Craig scores twice on punt returns as Dragons improve to 11-0. Plus, check out the playoff results, summaries and pairings.

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Rico Schwartz, who lost all of his senior season, will be able to play after the family filed suit against the TSSAA. 

After some encouraging defensive performances, the Grizzlies went backward, allowing the Wizards to shoot 58% from the floor and 40% from 3-point range.

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Box score: Wizards 115, Grizzlies 87