SmokeSlam announces first-ever winners
Organizers said the $250,000 in prize money is the biggest purse in barbecue contest history; the Grand Champion took home a $50,000 prize.
Organizers said the $250,000 in prize money is the biggest purse in barbecue contest history; the Grand Champion took home a $50,000 prize.
“Memphis in May is here to stay,” new President and CEO Mack Weaver told the crowd Saturday at Liberty Park.
Although the win-loss record wasn’t enough to make the postseason, coach Matt Riser said seeds have been planted to grow a strong future for Memphis Tigers baseball. Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program historyRelated story:
Co-hosted by NFL Alumni Tennessee, Meharry Medical College and the Shelby County Health Department, the event featured information for attendees to improve their health and wellness.
DJ Allen is the sixth defensive player to commit to Memphis since spring practice ended.Related content:
One of only six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles in the world is coming to two Memphis-area Krogers Sunday, May 19, and Monday, May 20.
In the hospital’s first ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic, 22 patients graduated from the Imagine Academy by Chili’s, which is the hospital’s school that is accredited as a special-purpose institution.
“We didn’t want to split up,” Sweet Cheeks team captain Alex Boggs said. “Winning is great. That’s not what this week is about. This week is about cutting out from work for a little bit, hanging out with some of your best friends in the world.”
Tucker Davis scores four times as the Memphis University School Owls win 15th Tennessee Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship in Williamson County.
The owner of Chloe’s Giant Cookies, who has 2.2 million followers on TikTok, has joined a federal lawsuit to try and overturn a recently passed law that would either ban the popular video app or force its sale.
The Weekly Crime Trend Report and the Crime Analytics Dashboard track Memphis Police Department data. Soon, the city intends on adding data from other entities, such as the court systems and the Shelby County DA’s Office.
Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.
The proposed 4% tuition hike would raise $2.7 million a year for the University of Memphis; nearly 3% increase in annual fees would net more than $575,000.
“... it is extraordinary how many of the TikTok defenders quoted in this article emphasize the importance and magnitude of the platform. ... that’s all the more reason to make certain the medium and its algorithms are not merely tools of an authoritarian foreign government..” — Jeremy Sykes about Local TikTok-er and cookie entrpreneur takes on US government
“So the concerns of National security take a backseat to the sale of cookies and other items?” — Al Montgomery about Local TikTok-er and cookie entrpreneur takes on US government
“Thank you for doing this. The information is interesting and may be able to make citizens aware of where someone was recently carjacked or murdered but it appears to be passive information...” — Daniel Quinn about City of Memphis releases two online crime-data dashboards
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Personal finance apps like Brigit may be new, but established consumer protection principles apply.
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City Council members talked Thursday, May 16, about at least whittling down the tax hike proposed by Mayor Paul Young, with discussing other revenue sources, during a town hall forum at New Salem Baptist Church in South Memphis.
Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair brought industry leaders and students together for a hands-on look into careers that are fast-growing, in high demand and close to home.
A look at players from the Memphis Tigers football program who’ve entered the NCAA transfer portal prior to the 2024 season and the Tigers’ latest portal pickups.
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.Related stories:
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
Stax is more than a great story. It’s great stories within great stories, with highs and lows and lessons and complexities, with big personalities and big moments and resonance beyond the music it produced.
“To honor my father, let’s build a post-pandemic community full of duty, honor and country.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the No. 9 pick and the Grizzlies avenues for upgrading this offseason.