JSU might be ready for a new chapter, but Southern Heritage Classic Founder Fred Jones is looking at this week as if it is just another Classic in Memphis. 

Affidavit says that Fletcher is believed to have been seriously injured during her Friday morning abduction by a man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping in 2001 and served at least 20 years in prison.

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FedEx Ground has relied on a contractor model since its inception. But what was once a low-cost solution now may be imperiled by the challenges of so-called last-mile delivery. 

This Labor Day, consider how work helps bring you closer to those things you value the most, whether that is God, family or something else.

“It’s like when people struggle with eating disorders and mental illness. These are real people, and they had so much going for them.”

The recommendation Thursday, Sept. 1, from MLGW CEO and President J.T. Young will likely not be the last word on the issue.

The Memphis Tigers were as lousy as the weather in losing their opener to Mississippi State. Now they have to beat Navy next week. Or else. 

Box score from Saturday’s game in Starkville, Mississippi.

The Tigers showed signs of gaining in the second half, but an early deficit was too much to overcome. However senior safety Quindell Johnson is ready for the next game: “We just nip this loss in the bud and take that urgency to Annapolis.”

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Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel combed the South Memphis park Sunday, then went to an area next to Memphis Boat Center.

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Overton Park Shell hosts one of Memphis’ oldest music events, the 47th annual WLOK Stone Soul picnic showcasing up-and-coming gospel artists.

“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.”

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There’s been a lot to celebrate this week, from the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival to high school football games all over the Shelby-Metro area, to 901 Day. And our photogs were there to capture it all.

With large numbers of candidates vying for a small number of spots in U.S. medical schools, some Memphians are earning their medical degrees in the Caribbean. 

I’m a Gen Xer whose family saw college as a surefire ticket to the fabled American Dream. It instead left me saddled with debt, until now. 

Tennis Memphis is hoping to get more people, especially children, into the sport through various initiatives including an upcoming eight-week course at two South Memphis parks. 

Five years ago, Novel opened out of the ashes of The Booksellers at Laurelwood. Since that time, it’s continued to connect with the community. 

Ryan Trimm’s deviled eggs were a staple on the menu at the much-missed Sweet Grass, and these Green Goddess beauties are a great way to use late summer herbs.

Fairley running back scores six touchdowns for the second week in a row. The Prep Report has the roundup, scores and box scores from high school football action in the Memphis-area.

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Hook-and-ladder with 13 seconds left extends Red Devils’ improbable and impressive start to the year.

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Collierville Elementary and Schilling Farms Elementary implemented house systems to help foster community in the school environment.

Ja Morant questioned a report that he has a signature shoe on the way, but the point guard should be at the top of the list for Nike if they indeed separate from Kyrie Irving. 

Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.

With continuing work on Liberty Park, the City of Memphis has announced on- and off-site parking details for the Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association rules that money paid by then-coach Penny Hardaway to star player James Wiseman rendered him ineligble.