Randolph and Allen to have their numbers retired … MEMPHIS — It’s a landmark moment for the Memphis Grizzlies but one we all knew was coming. Wednesday, the team announced that it will retire the jerseys of two of the best to ever wear the Beale Street Blue, half of the famed Core Four, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen. The Grizzlies will retire ZBo’s […]
Africa in April festival scheduled for August MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Africa in April will be held in August this year. The 34th annual Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival is scheduled for August 5-8, at Robert Church Park on Beale Street in Memphis. This year’s festival will showcase the Republic of Botswana. International Music Day is set for Sunday Aug. 5. More […]
One person injured after shooting near Beale Street … Memphis Police are investigating after a shooting overnight just one block from Beale Street.
Downtown safety plan for Memorial Day weekend MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memorial Day weekend is coming to an end but the celebration is still in full force in downtown Memphis. This past weekend was the busiest Beale Street has been in at least 16 months, but it wasn’t without incident. Still, officials and patrons consider it a success. While the numbers aren’t official, […]
New Beale Street hotel to host star-studded events … The Bluff City’s newest hotel opens Thursday and a star-studded cast will be there to welcome the first guests.
US lifts international travel ban, allowing foreign … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The United States reopened its borders to foreign visitors for the first time since the pandemic began 20 months ago. It’s one of the biggest signs yet that things are returning to normal. Starting Monday, the U.S. will allow international traveling for the first time in nearly 600 days. Former President Trump […]
MPD: Man injured in overnight shooting on Beale Street MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man was shot along Beale Street early Sunday morning. According to Memphis Police, around 12:03 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at Beale and Wagner. When officers arrived, they located a man sustaining a gunshot wound. He was transported to ROH and was listed as non-critical. MPD said […]
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative … Growing up in Sacramento, Nichols spent much of his time at a skate park on the outskirts of the city. There, he met a youth pastor and his wife from a local church. They found Nichols energetic and fun-spirited, with a quick wit to make everyone laugh.
$20,000 reward for information in six-year-old murder … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a Memphis murder case six years old this week. Manhunt Monday: Who killed Army Sgt. Calvin Wilhite? Memphis police have released a pictures of one of the suspects, and the vehicle he was in the night of the shooting […]
Extra security in place as thousands expected to … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The city of Memphis is gearing up for thousands of people to hit downtown this weekend. Businesses are expecting large crowds due to the Memorial Day holiday as thousands will fill FedExForum for the Grizzlies playoff game. “I think everybody is excited to be out of the house post the worst part […]
Statue honoring Ida B. Wells to be unveiled Friday … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A week of celebrating the life and legacy of journalist and civil rights pioneer Ida B. Wells will culminate Friday in downtown Memphis. The Ida B. Wells statue and plaza will officially be unveiled to the public Friday morning on Beale Street. Dr. LaSimba Gray, the chair of the Memphis Memorial Committee, […]
