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5 hours ago
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Houston shortstop Ryan Mitchell named Gatorade's Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year
Houston senior shortstop Ryan Mitchell has been named Gatorade's Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year, Gatorade announced via release on June 3. Mitchell, recently named The Commercial Appeal's Baseball Player of the Year, shared the announcement on social media. This is Gatorade's 40th year of selecting a player in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Past winners nationwide include former MLB star Gary Sheffield and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Advertisement "WOW!" Mitchell said on X. "Thank you to everyone that helped me in achieving this coveted award!" Mitchell, a Georgia Tech commit, ranks as No. 53 draft prospect and is projected to be an early-round selection in July's amateur draft. This season, Mitchell led Houston (29-15) to the Class 4A sectionals with the consistent displays of power and speed at the leadoff spot. He led Houston in almost every offensive category, including batting average (.462), on-base percentage (.615), OPS (1.547), runs (64), walks (49) and stolen bases (39). He also hit 12 homers and 13 doubles and drove in 55 runs, finishing the season as a finalist for the Mr. Baseball award. Advertisement "Ryan Mitchell is an explosive high school athlete with the ability to take over a game at any moment," Houston coach Lane McCarter said in the release. "Every time he steps into the batter's box, it feels like a can't-miss moment. He has the maturity of a veteran major league player and the plate discipline of a future Hall of Famer. He has such a bright future in professional baseball." Wendell Shepherd Jr. is The Commercial Appeal's high school sports beat writer. Reach Wendell at or on X @wendellsjr_. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Houston's Ryan Mitchell is Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of Year
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6 days ago
- General
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Fire that destroyed Clayborn Temple was 'intentional,' Memphis fire officials say
The Memphis Fire Department, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said the fire set at the historic Clayborn Temple was set intentionally. The investigation into the fire included the Memphis Fire Department, and the National Response Team of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began in the days following the April 28 fire. "Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set on the interior of the historic church," the post said. "A person of interest is being sought by Investigators for their possible involvement in this fire." With the conclusion of the onsite investigation, Clayborn Temple has been relinquished back to the management team. The Memphis Fire Department will continue its investigation to "apprehend who is responsible for setting the fire at the historic church." Large portions of the historic Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis burned to the ground on April 28. In a post to X on the day of the fire, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association said the call about the fire came in early on the morning of April 28. Memphis Fire Department firefighters were able to get most of the fire put out within an hour of arriving on the scene. On May 1, parts of the remaining church collapsed due to strong winds and severe storm conditions, the department said in a post on X. The site, at 294 Hernando St., had been undergoing years of renovations to preserve the iconic structure, but had struggled to get all the funding for needed repairs. In late 2023, a $6 million second phase of restoration to the structure was completed. That phase included preserving stained glass windows and reinforcing the attic, according to previous reporting from The Commercial Appeal. The third phase of renovations was expected to cost about $25 million. During the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968, both civil rights and labor activists gathered at and organized out of Clayborn Temple. Brooke Muckerman is a political reporter for The Commercial Appeal, covering the city of Memphis, Shelby County Government and MSCS Board of Education. She can be reached at and via phone at 901-484-6225 This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Clayborn Temple fire was intentional, Memphis Fire Department says
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27-05-2025
- Business
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What's that moving in by The Container Store in Germantown Collection shopping center?
A notable bookstore chain plans to open a new location this summer in a busy Germantown shopping center. Work is underway on a new Barnes & Noble store at 2130 Exeter Road in Germantown. Janine Flanigan, vice president of store design and planning for Barnes & Noble, recently told The Commercial Appeal that the new store is expected to open on July 23. The location is at the Germantown Collection shopping center off Poplar Avenue. The Barnes & Noble will be next to The Container Store. The Germantown Collection includes other popular tenants such as Trader Joe's, Chicken Salad Chick and Nest Décor. GERMANTOWN DEVELOPMENT: Germantown's TraVure development gets new design change: A look at why and latest plans "We are always on the lookout for new markets and excited to be opening in this area," Flanigan said. "The store is approximately 12,000 square feet and will carry the very best selection of books, toys, games and puzzles curated for the Germantown customer." A commercial alteration permit was filed in February with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development for the Barnes & Noble location. The permit valued at roughly $587,000 was filed by New York-based HBC Architects. Flanigan noted hiring numbers for the new Germantown store have not yet been finalized. Any open positions will be listed on the Barnes & Noble website on the career page. New-York-based Barnes & Noble has more than 600 bookstores in the country and also operates an online bookstore at It has Memphis-area locations in Wolfchase Galleria area at 2774 N. Germantown Parkway and in Collierville's Carriage Crossing at 4610 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 521. Barnes & Noble appears to be on the rebound. After more than 15 years of declining store numbers, the bookseller expects to open more than 60 new locations across the country, following a period of 'strong sales' in existing stores. Corey Davis is the Collierville and Germantown reporter with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at or 901-293-1610. To keep up with the latest news from the Shelby County suburbs, sign up here for our Suburban Pulse weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Barnes & Noble opening new store in Germantown: See where and when
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16-05-2025
- Sport
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Memphis in May adds some new 'cue to fest with junior pitmasters, steak competition & more
If the second day of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest had a theme, it would be "New 'Cue." The 2025 competition at Liberty Park featured several new additions including the Jr. Barbecue Cooking Contest and Steak Cookoff Competition. On May 15, competitors worked to prove their skills in the first junior competition, including 10-year-old Miles O'Guin who said he started cooking when he was just 4 years old. MEMPHIS IN MAY 2025: Body slams in BBQ sauce? Memphis in May kicks off 2025 contest with in-ring action Fellow competitors, 13-year-old Rylee and her almost-10-year-old sister Dakoda Smith of Hempstead, Texas, are both already junior world champions. The pair submitted entries early in the day on May 15. Later in the afternoon, the sisters participated in a cooking demonstration at the Future Legends of Barbecue stage, during which they gave out samples of a perfectly cooked blue ribeye. "We cook it hot and fast over charcoal to get the perfect cook," explained Dakoda, who said she has been cooking since she was 6. Junior contestants competed in dessert, pork chop, chicken legs/thighs and ribeye steak categories. But the junior pitmasters weren't the only contestants taking flame to steak. Adults competing in the inaugural steak competition turned in their submissions at 4:30 p.m. May 15, along with teams competing in the best sauce categories. The Memphis in May barbecue contest runs through May 17. Competition teams also gave away plenty of food to passers-by, unlike in years past when food was reserved for judges. Mexico BBQ Team gave away birria tacos along with a choice of salsa and toppings to anyone walking by their tent. The team is competing this year in the Shoulder and Sauce categories. 2025 Grand Champion Brad Orrison of The Shed BBQ found himself with extra ribeye, which his teammate Jeff Fritz dusted with his Chef Fritz seasoning, combined it with peppers and cheese, and sandwiched it between large, round, sesame-crusted bread sourced directly from New Orleans to make Philly steak muffulettas. BEST BBQ TEAM NAMES: 10 of our favorites from Memphis in May and SmokeSlam And 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Tour Guide Rasheed Philips even made a friend who supplied him with a grill, charcoal and chicken thighs so he could scratch the itch to cook and not simply host the day's festivities. "I've got a smoking addiction," Philips said, adding his to a growing number grill jokes floating around the competition grounds. "Smoke and fire are all I need." Ellen Chamberlain is the food and dining reporter at The Commercial Appeal. Email her at and follow her on Instagram @esaidshesaid. To keep up with the latest news from the Memphis food and dining scene, sign up here for our Eat Drink Memphis weekly newsletter. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis in May BBQ contest lets junior pitmasters show off skills
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08-05-2025
- Climate
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Memphis weekend weather: Mostly sunny for RiverBeat, with chance of Friday rain showers
Memphians and visitors attending the RiverBeat Music Festival May 2-4 should expect great weather, for the most part, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis' weekend forecast. The weekend overall will have mostly sunny weather and moderate spring temperatures, with the high for the weekend being around 80. With that being said, rain jackets and umbrellas might be needed on May 2, with storms expected to head into the Memphis area. Here is the Memphis weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis. May 2 will be rainy throughout the day, but will be partly sunny. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Highs will be around 80, and the chance of rain will be 50%. The evening hours will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the upper 50s, with the chance of rain being 50%. May 3 will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs will be in the mid-70s, with the chance of rain being 20%. The evening is expected to be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s. May 4 is expected to be a sunny day with highs in the mid-70s. At night, it will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 50s. May 5 will be sunny with highs around 80. Nighttime weather will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-50s. Brooke Muckerman covers politics and education for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at 901-484-6225 and This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis weekend weather: Friday rain, weekend sun for RiverBeat
