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Jaren Jackson Jr. Reflects on the Passing of Basketball Icon Dikembe Mutombo
The NBA lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died of brain cancer at the age of 57. A dominant force on the court, Mutombo’s legendary shot-blocking...
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Judge seeks additional information before ruling on Halbert removal
Additional information has been requested from both camps, before a judge will rule on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit pursuing the removal of embattled Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert for willful...
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John Amos, Beloved ‘Good Times’ Star and Emmy-Nominated Actor, Dies at 84
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent John Amos, the Emmy-nominated actor and pioneering television star who brought to life some of the most beloved characters in...
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Florence Price: U of M Orchestra Celebrates pioneering African American Composer
This Friday, the halls of the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will resonate with the long-overlooked melodies of Florence Price, the first African-American woman to gain national...
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IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Cleophus Smith, Last of 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strikers,...
Reverend Cleophus Smith, the last surviving participant of the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, has died, according to a statement from family members. He was 82. Smith died on Sunday, Sept. 29,...
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Memphis City Council Approves Purchase of Downtown Sheraton
The City of Memphis is the new owner of an old hotel, after council members unanimously agreed to purchase the outdated Downtown Sheraton during the Oct. 1 meeting. Mayor Paul Young pitched the vote as...
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Memphis Grizzlies hope to return to the Glory Days
Last season was nothing short of disappointing for the Memphis Grizzlies. More often than not, the team’s injury report was longer than its list of eligible players. At various points, the Grizzlies...
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Mixed verdict for 3 Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
By ADRIAN SAINZ, KRISTIN M. HALL and JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press Three former Memphis police officers were convicted Thursday in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the...
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Tigers spotlight newest players at Blue and Gray Showcase
Roster turnover has become the new norm in college basketball, and the University of Memphis is no exception. The Tigers held their Blue and Gray Showcase to introduce the men’s and women’s basketball...
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Rep. Steve Cohen requests federal funding for cash poor MATA
On the heels of a series of budget-cutting measures by Memphis Area Transit Authority, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen reached out to federal administrators in search of additional funding for the cash-strapped...
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Mayor Young joins President Biden, VP Harris to announce gun violence...
In a major step toward addressing gun violence in America, Memphis Mayor Paul Young recently joined President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House as the administration...
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Grizzlies Open Practice tantalizes fans ahead of preseason opener
The Memphis Grizzlies held an open practice for their fans on Sunday, October 6, at FedExForum, and the turnout was impressive. The lower bowl of the arena was nearly full with enthusiastic supporters...
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EVERY VOTE MATTERS: Early Voting Begins Oct. 16
Early voting for the upcoming federal, state, and local elections in Tennessee will begin on Wednesday, October 16, and continue through Thursday, October 31. Voters can visit any early voting location...
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Best in Black Awards: Nominations Closing October 14!
The countdown is on! The nomination window for the 2024 Best in Black Awards will close on October 14, and we don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity to recognize the incredible Black-owned...
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Shelby County voter registration tops 600k
Local enthusiasm for this year’s general and municipal elections are up, if registrations in Shelby County are any indication. According to the Shelby County Election Commission, over 600,000 area...
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‘Beat Garden’ at Stax invites young people to explore musical talents
Many a hit song has been composed just by someone goofing off and/or playing around on a musical instrument, just for the fun of it. And while it’s too early to tell if any hits will come out of the...
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ANALYSIS: Tiger Basketball Looking to Gain Respect This Season
Memphis basketball recently hosted its annual pro day, providing a valuable opportunity for players to make an impression on NBA scouts. The pro day, which took place as an open practice, was...
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Local Entrepreneurs and Innovators Highlighted at 2024 Memphis EDGE Awards
The 2024 Memphis EDGE Awards, hosted Thursday morning at Shelby Farms’ FedEx Event Center, celebrated a wide range of businesses, individuals, and projects that are shaping the city’s economic and...
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No ‘Pop’ by Grizzlies leads to loss to Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies took the court for their second exhibition game of the preseason against the Charlotte Hornets, but they were far from full strength. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., GG Jackson,...
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Mayor Young Overhauls MATA Board After Scathing Report, Signaling Urgency in...
Memphis Mayor Paul Young has overhauled the leadership of the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), replacing its entire board in response to a damning report that highlighted operational failures and...
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