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.
From the South Parkway-Heiskell Farm Historic District to city hall, she stood her ground and innovated.
“I’ve been coaching for a while. There is no other parent who has been as selfless, as humble, as willing to serve as Tim Shelton,” ECS head lacrosse coach Kyle Story said.
With those words and what he said in his victory speech, the mayor-elect embodied the swagger and the hope that his supporters believe he could bring back to Memphis.
Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.
The 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ironman 70.3 Memphis race started and ended Saturday, Oct. 7 at Shelby Farms Park. Anthony Federico won the men’s division and Jessica Jones was the first female finisher.
During the darkest hours of his 13-year bout against drug and substance addiction, Todd Crandell never thought he’d see the light of day as life closed in on him at deafening speed.
The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!
More than 65 men took off Saturday, Sept. 30 from West Cancer Center, for the 13th annual 525-mile bike trek in five days to Rosemary Beach, Florida. The trip is a fundraiser for West Cancer Foundation.