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Business

Financial literacy advocate sees ‘gold mine’ in Memphis, urges residents to seize it

by Lee Eric Smith 11/12/202611/12/2026

Election

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Election

Colom lead increases in Mississippi Senate race as Hinds County finalizes count

Tri-State

Can leaders turn the tide on the Mid-South’s population drain?

Our Community

Sports

Grizzlies host Midsouth students for HBCU night

It was HBCU night at the Grizzlies game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and FedEx Forum, Friday, Nov. 6. Along with the chance to see the professional game live, students…

by TSD Newsroom 11/10/202611/10/2026

The full story behind your utility bill: Why some Memphis homes cost more to heat and cool

11/08/2026

Hooks exhibition closes with a celebration of art and hope amid societal firestorms

11/07/2026

Greater Memphis Chamber names Joshua Gunn as new president and CEO

11/06/202611/06/2026

When elected officials make decisions, nonprofits feel the impact

11/05/2026

Sports

Grizzlies/NBA

Ty Jerome’ s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz

By Clay Bailey Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter rally en route to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday…

by Associated Press 10/23/202610/23/2026

Community

New clubhouse at The Links at Audubon golf course aims to open doors for Memphis youth

Children in Memphis can easily find a basketball court. Hoops are everywhere — schools, parks, driveways. But golf? Golf calls for acres of land, clubs, instruction and someone to actually…

by Lee Eric Smith 10/02/202610/06/2026

Sports

Southern Heritage Classic lives up to its name in double-overtime thriller

In an unbiased media universe, Saturday’s Southern Heritage Classic would have been the lead story on major sports networks, rather than a brief mention in a football roundup for historically…

by Lee Eric Smith 09/15/202609/15/2026

Lifestyle & Culture

“Jesse Jackson: The Last Interview and Other Conversations” reads like history repeating itself

“Jesse Jackson: The Last Interview and Other Conversations” with an introduction by Al Sharpton, c.2026, Melville House Publishing, $20.99, 175 pages Even as a young man, the Rev. Jesse Jackson…

by Terri Schlichenmeyer 11/08/2026

Tiki Davis turns a life of hardship into a story of perseverance and success

11/01/2026

‘Hanging & Burning’ delivers a thrilling crime mystery with old-school mobster intrigue

10/25/2026

Entertainment

Tickets on sale Friday for Memphis premiere of Alicia Keys’ award-winning musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” is set to premiere in Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre, March 16-21, 2027. Tickets are on sale now for the Tony Award-winning…

by TSD Newsroom 11/07/2026