Keonte Kennedy commits to Memphis
The University of Texas at El Paso wing is the fifth transfer to commit to the Tigers for the 2022-23 season.
The University of Texas at El Paso wing is the fifth transfer to commit to the Tigers for the 2022-23 season.
The junior standout had a hand in 25 goals for Class AAA state semifinalists.
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
Responses to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday, June 24, overturning the nearly 50-year old Roe v. Wade decision fall along party lines in Memphis and across Tennessee. Near-total abortion ban takes effect in 30 days, but a ‘heartbeat bill’ could come sooner The closest state to Memphis with abortion access? Illinois.Related Stories:
MATA Public Information Officer Mia Harvey said the Main Street line is still fully operational despite some observing rubber wheel trolley buses instead of steel wheel trolleys in Downtown Memphis
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, the Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice, has purchased the iconic Opera Memphis building at 6745 Wolf River Blvd.
Local artist Anderson Goin and his group are embracing the “ugly” to make it beautiful.
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.
“We lead the world in gun violence and mass shootings, rampages with numerous people shot and killed. Our governor is a coward. All who take gun money in the face of this reality are cowards.”
The Grizzlies picked the players they really wanted Thursday night. It’s cool that one of them — Tennessee point guard Kennedy Chandler — happens to be from around here.
The real action might commence with the free-agency portion of the offseason.
If Deion Sanders and JSU get their way, Tennessee State could be facing Jackson State for the final time in the iconic game.
George Cates won’t be here to see Friday’s official opening of the Overton Park 9. He died in a plane crash a year ago. But when you play the course, you’ll see his good work. And you’ll honor him with your smiles.
The Grizzlies selected 6-foot-8 forward Jake LaRavia at No. 19, sending their picks No. 22 and 29 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Other NBA draft stories: Memphis center Jalen Duren taken at No. 13, moved to Pistons in three-team trade In Grizzlies’ third trade, Kennedy Chandler will stay home Grizzlies take VCU’s Vince Williams with 47th pick Grizzlies trade De’Anthony Melton to 76ers for No. 23 pick, Danny Green Tigers’ Lester Quinones signs two-way contract with Warriors
House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally held a ceremonial signing of the bill at City Hall in Memphis.
More than a dozen community stakeholders in District 5 gathered at Benjamin Hooks Library Wednesday night to give feedback on issues pinpointed in the Memphis 3.0 plan.
The new space includes a pavilion, religious statuaries, community flower and vegetable gardens, restrooms, water fountains and even apiaries for bees.
Dean DiMento and Wylly Willmott led their teams to state runner-up finishes in 2022.
Ted Townsend will replace Robertson, the Chamber’s first Black president and CEO.
Victor Boddie, a mechanic, sued his former employer, The Chemours Company, for violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act when they fired him in 2019.
The Memphis-based company recorded $24.4 billion in revenue for its fourth quarter 2022, compared to $22.6 billion it reported in the same time period in 2021.
“We will lose young professionals, new college grads and young families to surrounding areas of other cities where there is substantial affordable housing available.”
Memphis Sandwich Clique cofounder Ryan Hopgood’s family was prepared to donate his organs. Now they’re calling his recovery a miracle.
The initiative will honor 50 years of women’s sports programs while helping generate philanthropic support to enhance the student-athlete experience for all female athletes at Memphis.
This week, a free soul concert series kicks off at Fourth Bluff Park, “Jesus Christ Superstar” opens at the Orpheum and there’s a Nude Party at Overton Park Shell (but you should wear clothes).