Under first-year coach Jerome Griffin, the Jaguars are 5-1 entering Friday’s game against state-ranked Munford after winning just once in 2021.

From The Magic Kids to knocking on doors to get out the vote, Bennett Foster talks about balancing a love of a songwriting and work on social and political issues.

The Grizzlies’ bowling event at Andy B’s Bowl Social in Bartlett was the first time in years that the Memphis players had a chance to be face-to-face with fans. 

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“At least Sandlin and others who stormed the Capitol are now admitting their wrongs and are facing the consequences. I’m still waiting for the deniers holding elected office to come to their senses.”

Ron Gant, Tennessee state representative from District 94, was injured in a vehicular accident Wednesday night. 

Young said he is “the youngest and the most experienced” candidate in the still-forming pack of contenders. The kick-off comes one year to the day before the Election Day to decide who succeeds Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.

Texas-based Hunington Properties wants a 12-year PILOT for its 286-unit Vic on Union development at the former Office Depot site at 785 Union Ave. 

Jonesboro-based Six Land Company is planning to demolish the former Holliday Flowers site and build a $15.3 million, 105-unit apartment complex overlooking The Ravine.

Molly Mehner will arrive in November and hit the ground running to lead Collierville into its next stage as the town administrator.

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Gus’s isn’t just world famous; it’s also the best fried chicken in the country, so named last weekend at the ‘Super Bowl of fried chicken’ in New Orleans.

A victims’ rights advocate told lawmakers that a punishment-first approach to incarceration is not working, and they should replace it with one that addresses the lingering effects of childhood trauma.

The Big 12 picked Houston in its last round of expansion. Memphis never had much of a shot. But that doesn’t change the reality that the Memphis program has a higher ceiling than Houston. Here’s what the Big 12 failed to see. 

The session will include presentations and discussions with local and national organizations that work toward approaches to improving juvenile justice outcomes. 

O’Jay is among inductees including sports announcer Chick Hearn and the Godfather of Soul James Brown, who is being recognized as an owner of WJBE in Knoxville. 

Saturday is full of events, from a chow-chow contest in Stanton to Brewhaha at Hampline to Oktoberfeast at Raven & Lily in Collierville. If you figure out how to do it all, share your strategy.

Memphis linebacker Cincir Evans worked the night shift at FedEx to pay bills while still dedicating himself to an already rigorous schedule of a student-athlete.

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The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”

The federal assistance comes months after pilots picketed outside the FedEx Express Air Operations Center with signs that read, “When the world shut down, FedEx pilots delivered.” 

Two new businesses are headed to Stage Road in Bartlett, including a Zaxby’s, the first of the franchise in the suburb.

Henderson, also known by the surname Abston, is charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence.

The explosive Cougars are averaging nearly 60 points per game over their last three contests.

Doug McGowen has been COO since Mayor Jim Strickland took office in 2016. With council confirmation, Chandell Ryan would become the first woman to run city government on a day-to-day basis.

“We’ve taken soul food and infused it with other cuisines,” said one of the concept’s founders. “We’re not only scaling the cuisine, but we’re making it health conscious and for the community.”

Each year, Paint Memphis invites artists from around the country to join local and regional artists to create murals in blighted or disinvested areas in Memphis.

Obsidian Public Relations announces four new promotions and additions.