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Ezekiel Kelly has been indicted on charges related to a carjacking in Southaven, Mississippi, at the end of a Sept. 7 shooting spree that occurred mostly in Memphis.

Rapper GloRilla, producer HitKidd, rapper Marco Pavé and band North Mississippi Allstars were among Grammy nominees with local ties.

The first of the giant wooden animal sculptures arrived in Tom Lee Park Tuesday, Nov. 15. The animals, all native to the Mississippi River Basin, are another sign of the bustling park’s construction activity.

The former college coach led the Saints to three straight state titles between 2018 and 2020. She has been in a lengthy battle with cancer.

University of Memphis professor Charles Crawford was honored for 60 years of service, “an accomplishment that we may never see again at this university,” said U of M president, Bill Hardgrave.

Why are the Showboats returning to Memphis? The answer involves Fred Smith. And even if the team doesn’t flourish, its existence can only help the city. Here’s why.

A long-lasting La Niña is complicating the forecast. Right now, the country is preparing for its third consecutive year of La Niña — the first three-year La Niña in two decades.

Running backs Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson and Darrell Henderson Jr. all scored touchdowns this week. 

“Brick Universe” and “Brick Convention” are bringing Lego attractions, merchandise and professional artists from all over the country for specialized fan events in Memphis.

Standouts from Brentwood Academy, Briarcrest, CBHS, MUS, Nashville Ensworth and St. Benedict honored by the league’s coaches.

A 5% surcharge on anything bought at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel drew lots of questions from Memphis City Council members Tuesday, Nov. 15. Council members were surprised that plans for a 300-room expansion remain tentative.

Jaren Jackson Jr. praised Santi Aldama for his play while he was out and said he hopes to be an instant boost for Memphis on defense. 

The injury interrupts what had been a breakout season for Bane, who is averaging 25 points, five assists and five rebounds a game, putting him firmly in the early All-Star conversation. 

Coach Penny Hardaway likes the two-point-guard lineup of Kendric Davis and Alex Lomax.

“Starting a med school is a big deal. If it was easy, everybody would do it. It takes a lot of effort.”

The MSCS board revealed the 11 members of its superintendent search committee at its Monday night board meeting. It plans to release an RFP for a search firm on Dec. 1. 

The resolution approved Monday calls on the state to allow the city and county to tax single-family rental portfolios of 50 or more homes at a higher commercial property tax rate.

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed a significantly revised plan for the Ashby development on Maynard Way. The first piece includes 196 apartments on 25 acres.

One practice linked Ja Morant and Zion Williamson on the same South Carolina Hornets 17-and-under team. The rest is history. 

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It’s the second straight season that Memphis has entered the final two games still striving for bowl eligibility. 

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Devin Chandler meant the world to friends and teammates at Arlington High.

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Hernandez Govan’s criminal history in state and federal systems dates back more than two decades, according to court records. Govan, 43, and his two co-defendants, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, have been indicted for the rapper’s death.

A deeper look at what the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. will mean to the Grizzlies.

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The Tigers will visit Saint Louis University on Thursday, Nov. 17 in St. Louis. It’s the first time the U of M men’s soccer team has gone to the national tournament since 2004 season.