The race involved a 1.2-mile swim through the 70-degree waters of Hyde Lake, followed by a 56-mile bike ride through Cordova and Fayette County and finishing with a 13.1-mile half marathon run.

Guest columnist Jack Keith writes, “We have a messy history. But when I think about Memphis, my heart wells up with pride. I am proud to be from Memphis.”

With some early-season difficulties out of the way, the junior cross-country standout takes aim at staying at the front of the pack.

Mike Cook, who will box Saturday in Memphis Fight Night III at Agricenter International, aims to give Levi Elementary students something he says he never had — a role model. 

The IARP’s decision was stunning vindication for Penny Hardaway and for Memphis. So go ahead, celebrate. 

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies assembled at FedExForum for media day. It’s the team’s 22nd season in Memphis. And it should be a blast. 

A mix of beginner and intermediate yoga fans gathered for “Freedom of The Soul,” a unique healing experience to benefit Grace House of Memphis. 

Youdle, a mobile-friendly, web-based platform that helps connect consumers with the goods they need, is currently in the development and beta testing phase. 

The successes we’ve had — along with our continued desire to improve, to expand, and to work even harder — are possible because of so many readers like you.

Developers Joseph Lewis and Tony Kuhn plan to begin $3.2 million restoration this fall. 

Booker T. Jones and Priscilla Presley were among eight new inductees to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

For two shows, Pete Pranica will transform into Mark Twain. Call him Big Twain, maybe? It’s all for the benefit of the Tennessee Shakespeare Company. And it’s just the latest evidence that Pranica is a great Memphian. 

Here’s how MidtownMemphis.org is working with other groups on the Madison Avenue Improvement Project to beautify a busy Midtown street.

“Love thy neighbor” is what attendees at an interfaith gathering at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church were reminded of Monday, Sept. 12.

Three local owners of small businesses opened up to share their stories of success during a seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian last week. 

One started out as an automotive service manager. The other was a zookeeper. Now, they are nurses, filling gaps in a national shortage.

Cars overflowed from the Second Presbyterian Church parking lot onto Central Avenue as the community gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, for the funeral of Eliza Fletcher. 

They didn’t let fear stop them. Exactly one week after Eliza Fletcher’s abduction and death, more than a thousand Memphians turned out at 4:20 a.m. to finish the run that Eliza could not. 

Leaders of the local Justice and Safety Alliance talked about the week of violence that has shaken the city on “Behind The Headlines.” 

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The prayer event Thursday night was spearheaded by a local church to lift up the city and ask for help and healing because of the recent string of violence.

When Church Health first offered services on Sept. 1, 1987, it operated out of a single Midtown bungalow. It now serves more than 60,000 patients and occupies a massive space in Crosstown Concourse.

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Thirty-five years ago, on Sept. 1, 1987, Church Health opened for the first time and cared for 12 people. In the ensuing years, more than 80,000 different individuals have come through our doors seeking help.

Choose901, Grind City Brewing and the Memphis Grizzlies are among organizations and businesses celebrating the unofficial local holiday, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 1. 

“I have a career that I’m proud to say I’m making a difference when I can, and shine light when it needs to be shone,” Patrick Lantrip said.