Kevin Eastman, one of the co-creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters 40 years ago, is the featured celebrity at this weekend’s Memphis Comic Expo.

The latest chapter in The Daily Memphian’s oral history on the 50th anniversary of busing in Memphis City Schools moves into the years of the late 1970s and early 80s.

Protests, ice storms, a pandemic — throughout the past five years, the city has seen a number of challenges. But through the adversity, Memphians have persevered, sharing their voices and uplifting the community along the way. 

J. Ivy has written and performed a new piece about Tom Lee to mark the opening of the redesigned riverfront park named in Lee’s honor. The work is the first in a series commissioned by the Mellon Foundation.

Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.

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Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.

Jim Strickland’s $684 million plan to renovate Memphis’ four major sports venues was announced last October. Nearly a year later, no agreements have been reached regarding funding allocation.

The alleged victim, Elvis Hester, filed a grievance against Jones after Jones reportedly made threats of a sexual nature and refused to feed Hester.

With four weeks left until he’s scheduled to go to prison, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey appeared in federal court in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 21 to argue that prosecutors violated his plea deal — and that he should remain free while the appeal plays out.

The five are defendants in both the criminal and civil cases. 

Marcus Smart’s knack for giving a good quote and reputation as an energizer in practice will make him the center of attention when the team gets on the court together in two weeks. 

This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.

Totals are through games as of Sept. 15 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

Josh Carlucci says the food truck scene on Summer Avenue is like a slot machine: Each visit could yield a different array. But the fish tacos at Los Jarochos are a jackpot. 

The board approved increasing parking lot rates to fund the parking enhancement program, estimated to cost $8 to $10 million.

“We started in 1974 and we’re looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in January — looking forward, not looking back,” Outdoors Inc. owner Joe Royer said. 

Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset. 

Inspired by El Pollo Latino’s chicken-forward menu, Chris Herrington ranks 10 familiar ways to prepare (and consume) chicken, counting them down from 10 to one, discussing where he goes for each in Memphis.

The developer expects 18 months of architectural work before breaking ground. The renovated building could also include up to 260 multifamily units and hotel space. 

Part of Sound Diplomacy’s work over the next year will include an online map of the city’s “music ecosystem,” including teachers, school programs, church choirs, venues, festivals and music publishing.

Here are some of The Daily Memphian staff’s favorite photos from the past five years, highlighting our everyday lives in the 901.

Construction on the new downtown location of the Brooks museum can move forward for now but the future of the project remains uncertain. 

Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.

The Economic Development and Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved two amended tax incentive plans for LaSaint Logistics and Medtronic Logistics with partner CEVA Logistics. 

Anthony’s show will focus on positive things happening in the region and ways residents can make their lives better, said Fran McRae, WREG vice president and general manager.