At the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis one September day, tourists pause solemnly before a group of life-size statues, some crafted in Tennessee National Guard uniforms,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon, falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Here's what to know.

And, in the game of the night, on CBS Sports Network, Oregon State beat nationally ranked Gonzaga 97-89 in overtime. Relatively speaking, it was a slow day in the sport (except for another Florida coach being accused of wrongdoing in a Title IX complaint).

Memphis football, which competes with Power Four schools for local high school recruits, sometimes benefits from area players who want to come home.

A day after Ford Motor Co. unveiled its Good Neighbor Plan, a West Tenn. group said it still wants a legally binding community benefits agreement.

Earlier this month, a dozen freshmen made their way to West Virginia as early enrollees to participate in winter workouts and spring football. Now, those new pl

The bitter cold is gone and it's looking like a sunny and somewhat warm weekend for Memphis and the Mid-South. Whether you're looking to flex your cooking skills, pay tribute to a Prince or catch a game,

On the court, Golden and the Gators are a national championship contender. They opened the season with 13 straight wins, then pummeled a then-undefeated and top-ranked Tennessee by 30 points in early January. They were ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP poll, but Golden supplemented five key returnees with Florida Atlantic transfer Alijah Martin.

PJ Haggerty scored 22 points and Tyrese Hunter added 16 as No. 24 Memphis used a late rally to beat Wichita State 61-53 on Thursday night.

Due to its popularity, the world premiere of “Holy Grail of Memphis” has been extended at the Arden Theater Company through March 2. The comedy, written by Philly-based, award-winning playwright

The buzz around Khaman Maluach entering college centered on his 7-foot-2 size, incredible wingspan and ability to block shots. While he's been a deterrent for opponents around the rim -- Duke ranks second in 2-point defense nationally -- Maluach is also starting to come on as a consistent offensive piece.

Two more Tennessee students have died by gunfire in a state that has recently invested hundreds of millions of dollars to fortify schools — and done little to restrict gun access.