His addition makes the Tigers must-watch basketball, something Memphis is capitalizing on with its timely email reminder to renew season tickets.

Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.

Yes, Penny Hardaway has landed big recruits before. But getting Jalen Duren is different. It could be the start of a glorious new era of Tigers basketball.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton was in Memphis to discuss violent crime, before the topic turned to COVID. 

“If you don’t have time to do it, I’m sorry. I need someone else who can do it,” Judge Paula Skahan tells psychologist.

Pediatric hospitalizations reflect COVID, rising number of respiratory infections.

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Penny Hardaway won one of the biggest recruiting battles of his career by securing the services of five-star big Jalen Duren.

Memphis ranks third in the Eastern Conference in fewest goals allowed.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has issued the second of three RFPs — requests for proposal — in its process of determining whether to stay with the Tennessee Valley Authority or leave it for another electric power wholesaler.

The TBI began an investigation into the improper use of confidential information by someone in the district attorney’s office. 

Isaac Bruce will become the first Memphis player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. He says his time at Memphis — a place he still loves — “helped make me who I am.”

The Grizzlies are trading the guard to the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks for Sam Merrill and two draft picks.

Agricenter International’s signature fundraiser, Feast on the Farm Gala, is expected to return to in-person festivities Saturday, Aug. 7 in the newly-renovated ShowPlace Arena.

The COVID-19 surge Shelby County is experiencing now is expected to be steeper than those at other times in the pandemic.

The Shelby County Health Department amended Directive No. 24 to require face coverings for students and teachers in all K-12 schools, officials announced Friday.

As Memphis’ pandemic-delayed Africa In April festival starts Friday, supporters say it’s time to honor one of its early organizers, Adjua Naantaanbuu. 

New Day Children’s Theatre has returned with its summer show to give back to the community. This weekend students are performing “Les Misérables,” and the community is embracing its return.

South Memphis resident Deandrew Thomas calls the center a sanctuary. “It’s our rock. It has played a major part of my life.”

The Memphis Tigers wide receiver will have to adjust to a new quarterback, but the expectations have risen.

Shelby County commissioner’s exploratory committee for Memphis mayor is another indication that county Mayor Lee Harris will seek re-election next year.

At 5 p.m. Friday, a gifted center named Jalen Duren will announce his destination. If he picks Memphis, it could be the start of something big.

Memphis is gaining steam in the Jalen Duren sweepstakes; can Penny Hardaway seal the deal?

The last major construction project at the school was more than 40 years ago.

The specialized school will offer students the opportunity to earn an associate degree.