“I dedicate everything I do to Memphis, Tennessee. It’s a magical place to be from,” said violinist, singer and composer V.C.R.

Dr. James Downing, president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is leading a $12.9 billion, six-year strategic plan — the largest investment in the hospital’s history. 

More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.

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More than 20,000 participants raced Saturday in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 10K. Jordan English won the marathon in a time of 2:30:21. Sadie Smith was the top female marathon finisher in 2:56:44.

Four sets of sisters on this year’s Lions squad provide opportunities — and challenges — for coach Michelle Malone.

AutoZone Park’s Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular features archways, reindeers, presents and trains lighting up the ballpark, glowing gold, white and purple.

The longtime radio DJ is ‘a Memphian through and through’ and she has a heart for making classical music accessible. “It’s not scary. It doesn’t all sound like the shower scene in ‘Psycho.’”

Jamie Steward and her husband Chris Steward first met Kamryn and Marcquese ten years ago, when the two children were 5 and 3 years old, and on Saturday, Nov. 18 the Stewards officially made them a part of the family.

The University of Memphis women’s soccer program isn’t just the most successful athletic program at the university — it’s one of the most successful organizations in the city, period. How did head coach Brooks Monaghan do it? And what lessons can the rest of us learn?

His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.

Twenty-three years ago when she was 11, Nuha Abuduhair almost moved from Memphis to Gaza. Today, she runs her own business here. But not a moment passes without her thinking of loved ones in Gaza.

He’s poured 12 years into the Wolf River Greenway that will connect 1,000 acres of woods and wetlands along the meandering ribbon of a river that flows by neighborhoods, rich and poor, in Shelby County. 

More than 40 people attended and paid their respects to both fallen and living war veterans at the Doughboy Statue in Overton Park’s Veterans Plaza during the Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Ceremony.

The Cordell Walker Veteran Center is named for the longtime executive director of Alpha Omega Veterans Services. The facility at 3114 Jackson Ave. includes housing for 20 homeless veterans.

Those who wish to help with the Nov. 18 giveaway for area agencies that provide food for the hungry must register in advance.

Memphian Dory Gaston ran the Chicago Marathon in October. On Tuesday, she faces her final round of chemotherapy.

When Jason Smith moved to sports-talk radio 92.9 ESPN, he learned fast that making it work would be about his personality and the on-air chemistry with co-host John Martin.

After quarterback Seth Henigan left the field with an injury, Tevin Carter stepped in and executed the longest play of the season. “... When his number was called, he went out there and performed,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said.

“All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” was not filmed in Memphis or in Tennessee. But Memphis and Tennessee have left indelible marks on the A24 film.

Derrick Rose said he has never been around a team that likes being around each other more than the current Memphis Grizzlies group.

Friends remember George Falls as a restaurateur and a dapper man who had an impact on many. 

“I’m here to tell you, Memphis, that you have the power to imagine, the power to dream and the power to change,” Abrams said while accepting her award. 

Volunteers took fledgling bald eagles to Reelfoot Lake, banded them and then fed and watched them succeed. 

A father walked his daughter in the homecoming ceremony on Friday at Lewisburg High School, just like so many others across the country. But this escort was different.

Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true.