Jefferson, a 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker, was the 149th overall pick.

Two contenders in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor, Mickell Lowery and Harold Collins, each said private talks could surface to get around a state law that prevents school boards from using public money to fight a school system takeover by the state.

Travis Burke was the first Memphis Tiger selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

“Survivors should not have to navigate a legal maze alone to secure their safety. I urge my fellow Memphians to tell the court to expand opportunities to provide legal help.”

When life gives you pizza dough, make panuzzo.

State Rep. G.A. Hardaway was known for being well-versed on issues, and being an advocate for Memphis.

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The Hernando Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, marking the start of a 27-week run with produce and locally produced crops.

More than 300 people have been charged and indicted federally since the beginning of the Memphis Safe Task Force, U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant said on the WKNO-TV program “Behind the Headlines.”

Today’s puzzle is of the interior at The Flip Side Bar and was taken by Sophia Surrett.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play. 

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Many vodka sauce recipes start with tomato paste, but the one from Bardog Tavern and Aldo’s Pizza Pies starts with a marinara.

The Redbirds are still tied for first in the International League despite the loss on Friday night in Virginia. 

The 6-foot-4, 253-pound edge rusher was the 67th pick overall.

Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.

Nike has not announced when the Ja 4 sneakers will be available for purchase, but it is expected to happen later this year. 

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

The 18-year-old Memphis Business Academy student was released Friday afternoon. He’d been held in ICE detention since his arrest on the way to a school soccer game. 

During Keel’s tenure, St. Jude has been through two strategic plans both in the billions of dollars as officials have aimed to further improve and modernize the campus.

After 10 years at TheatreSouth, Quark Theatre is joining TheatreWorks as a resident company. Quark’s motto is “small plays about big ideas.”

A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis. 

Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.

Locally, two new voting representatives would come from Shelby County’s largest suburbs — Bartlett and Collierville.

G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24. 

This jigsaw puzzle is of Ted Butler and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.