Penny Hardaway could make his job easier by returning some of the eight players from this season who have eligibility remaining for 2026-27 and beyond. But how many should Memphis bring back after a season the coach called a failure?
An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.
Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.
Former Briarcrest and Memphis Academy of Health Sciences standout David Dixon is part of an increasingly exclusive club: Players who remain with one program throughout their college careers.
An unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing has become a bit of a mess, and Collierville will take legal action if the developer doesn’t straighten up.
Here’s what the 16 races for seats in the Tennessee legislature representing Shelby County looked like at the Tuesday deadline to get on the Aug. 6 ballot. Check out the full list for all of the races via a link in the story.
The Grizzlies' point guard is once again dealing with toe issues that will require surgery.
Former Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham and his brother Bill keep the memories of local attractions alive with items from the past.
In a Cooper-Young bar, a musician and painter led a room full of people through speed portraits.
Billy Richmond founded the Wing Guru eateries in 2016.
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.
Middleton scored 22 of the Mavericks’ 34 fourth-quarter points on the way to finishing with a game-high 35.Related content:
Rough shooting and a long night on the boards end the Dragons’ season.
Amare’ Boothe leads the way with 23 points as Bartlett advances to a Friday semifinal match-up against Cookeville.
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said he had a late-night meeting with the team trainer on Wednesday. It paid off when his star freshman scored 27 one day later. Related content:
The Rebels, who beat Texas 76-66 in the first round and have not trailed in the tournament, have won back-to-back games after losing 12 of 13 to close the regular season.
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
“Hang his number in the rafters.” — Christopher Jones about Grizzlies 25: As franchise’s first All-Star, Pau Gasol did it all
“Great work by these talented students. Lucky to have a dedicated teacher like Marshonn!” — Jonathan Epstein about Memphis students awarded for immigration reform documentary
“Great news not just for Memphis but for these to be made in the U.S.A.” — John Graves about Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the lawn at Jerry Lee Lewis’ home and was taken by Brandon LaGrone II.
State Rep. Gabby Salinas recently visited a local high schooler who was arrested by the Memphis Safe Task Force and is now being held at the ICE detention center in Mason, Tennessee.
Buster’s owner and others have filed a new lawsuit seeking to shut down The Station, the new high-end liquor store that opened Feb. 17 in East Memphis after a battle that has lasted more than a year.
As much as Hardaway has enjoyed calling many of the shots himself throughout his tenure as it pertains to building rosters and staffs, he suggested Wednesday that having someone else oversee those operations could be beneficial.
Mathematicians celebrate Pi Day for the number 3.14. The rest of us celebrate it for the pie.
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
Three high school students are being nationally recognized for “The Pursuit,” their documentary featuring American Dreamers and DACA recipients.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Business reporter Steve Bohnel talks corporate tariff refunds and what they might mean, way in the future, for the American consumer.
Today’s photo is of the Briarcrest Saints basketball team and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.