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NBA basketball returned to London for the first time in six years, and Memphis star Ja Morant celebrated with 24 points and 13 assists in his comeback from injury. Over 20,000 fans packed the O2 Arena to watch the Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic 126-109, marking a triumphant return for both the league and its electrifying point guard.
A new outdoor reading trail just opened at Memphis's Tom Lee Park, combining literacy with summer fun for families. Memphis River Parks and Literacy Mid-South created the free walking path featuring children's storybooks displayed page by page.
As grizzly bears return to Montana's prairies after decades, the state hired its first prairie grizzly manager to protect both bears and people. After a close call with a bear, he pioneered using drones to keep everyone safe.
After missing six games with a calf injury, NBA star Ja Morant came back strong with 24 points and 13 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Orlando Magic 126-109 in London. The Sunday showdown marked the first NBA regular-season game in the English capital since 2019, thrilling fans who waited seven years for the league's return.
The University of Memphis athletics department just raised $35.3 million in a single year, shattering their previous record and proving that community support can reach new heights. Over 5,500 donors stepped up to invest in student athletes and championship-level facilities.
A psychiatric nurse practitioner is breaking down barriers to mental health care in Memphis by making treatment accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Her commitment to her community earned her the 2025 Remarkable Woman award.
When flames trapped a dog inside a Memphis home, firefighters didn't just rescue the animal—they performed CPR to bring it back. The dramatic Tuesday afternoon save shows how far first responders will go for every life.
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A legendary Black-owned photography studio that captured 77 years of African American life in Memphis nearly vanished in a 1979 fire. Now, its rescued archive of 75,000 images becomes the centerpiece of a spectacular new museum that's free forever to locals.
Kristina Liutova defeated expectations and her opponent to become the youngest WTA singles champion since 2019. The Russian teenager jumped from outside the top 700 rankings to win the Memphis Classic after fighting through qualifying rounds.
Jabril Walls spotted a 3-year-old wandering alone in a busy Memphis street and immediately pulled over to protect her. The quick-thinking mom helped reunite the frightened child with her family and gained a new extended family in the process.
Grizzly bears emerging from their winter sleep perform an almost choreographed ritual, rubbing against trees to shed their thick winter coats. BBC Earth captured this delightful seasonal spectacle that shows nature's simplest pleasures.
Animal shelters, food banks, and community centers across Memphis are calling for summer volunteers to help serve their neighbors. From cuddling shelter cats to power washing climbing holds, there's a perfect role for everyone.
Montana's grizzly bear population has rebounded so successfully that the state hired its first prairie-based bear manager in 2017. Now, wildlife biologist Wesley Sarmento is using drones to protect both bears and humans from dangerous encounters.
When a grizzly bear charged a woman and her dog on an Alberta trail, she didn't run or freeze. Instead, she used loud, aggressive vocalizations and stood her ground until she reached safety.
A mother grizzly bear relocated from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone two years ago just emerged with healthy cubs, proving a bold conservation experiment is working. The milestone brings new genetic diversity to Yellowstone's isolated bear population.
Grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone have soared from 136 in 1975 to over 1,000 today, marking one of North America's greatest conservation comebacks. A new federal rule now empowers states and tribes to help manage this thriving population.
A cozy life simulation game is turning virtual pet adoptions into real-world conservation wins. Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now help protect grizzly bear habitats just by welcoming a digital bear cub companion into their game.
Grizzly bears in Yellowstone have made a stunning comeback, growing from just 136 animals in the 1970s to over 1,000 today. Now federal and state wildlife managers are pioneering a new partnership approach that could help save other endangered species.
Once teetering on the edge with just 700 bears in 1975, grizzly populations in the American West have tripled to more than 2,000 thanks to science-driven conservation. New federal rules now empower states to lead the next chapter of this remarkable recovery story.
A manufacturing plant in West Memphis, Arkansas is doubling down on American-made production, creating 40 new jobs after hitting a major production milestone. The expansion shows how investing in local manufacturing pays off for communities.
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