Demonstrators in Memphis respond after video was released showing how Tyre Nichols was beaten by five Memphis police officers.
Author: Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis police clear downtown plaza, detain protesters who camped out for two weeks
Protesters have camped outside the Memphis City Hall since June 16. The city said the move was necessary to allow for construction.
Reopened Graceland gives Elvis fans intimate experience thanks to small crowds, social distancing
Elvis Presley’s historic home reopens to tourists two months after coronavirus shutdown.
Penny Hardaway’s workouts with NBA prospect R.J. Hampton ‘not in line’ with University of Memphis protocols
Penny Hardaway’s recent on-campus workouts with NBA draft prospect R.J. Hampton were “not in line” with University of Memphis COVID-19 protocols.
Pepper Rodgers, former college football and USFL coach, dies at 88
Pepper Rodgers, who coached college football at UCLA, Kansas and Georgia Tech, as well as in the USFL for the Memphis Showboats, has passed away.
NCAA denies Memphis’ appeal of James Wiseman’s 12-game suspension
Memphis freshman James Wiseman loses NCAA appeal of his 12-game suspension and remains ineligible through Jan. 12.
Alliance of American Football league to suspend operations, per reports
The Alliance of American Football will end operations, according to reports.
One killed as bus carrying youth football team crashes in Arkansas
A bus carrying a youth football team from Tennessee crashed in Arkansas early Monday morning, killing one and injuring 45.