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Memphians close out 2025, prep for 2026 with Kwanzaa celebrations
Habari Gani! Kwanzaa celebrations took place all over Memphis this holiday season, celebrating the Afrocentric holiday of family and culture from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. One of those celebrations…
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Grizzlies edge Spurs 106-105 to snap four-game skid
By Clay Bailey Cam Spencer scored 21 points, including five in the final 1:26, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 106-105 on Tuesday night, offsetting 30 points by the…
Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss
Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield, who left…
Grizzlies fall 114-100 with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 35 as Thunder rally in the 2nd half
By Clay Bailey Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including a nine-point outburst in the fourth quarter, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100 on Sunday, Nov.…
Lifestyle & Culture
Book review: “Stitching Freedom” recounts Gary Tyler’s fight for justice after 41 years in Angola Prison
“Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison” by Gary Tyler with Ellen Bravo, c.2025, One Signal Publishers, $29.00, 288 pages The seams are textbook…
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Behind the music: Earl Bryant’s life on the road with Smokey Robinson
For three decades, Earl Bryant lived a life most music fans only glimpse from the audience — moving quietly behind the scenes to make sure the show went on. From…
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Young Democrat Evan Turnage launches challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent…
Gov. Lee: Gang violence, crime constitute ‘grave emergency’ justifying deployment
Perhaps the most striking part of Gov. Bill Lee’s request to overturn a judge’s ruling that the National Guard was unlawfully…
Delta Sigma Theta: Serving for 90 years, positioning for 90 more
The 90th anniversary weekend for the Memphis Alumnae Chapter (MAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., culminated with a spirited gospel…
Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee election win
Even with that victory, the outcome contributed to a gloomy outlook for the party going into the 2026 midterms that will…