Had Memphis received more money under the American Rescue Plan Act, Memphis Mayor Paul Young might not be facing a shortfall in his first budget, something the mayor acknowledged in an interview Friday.
A five-year, $25 million NIL commitment from FedEx to the University of Memphis could help make the Tigers more competitive and better position the program for where it wants to go.
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
The university’s staff was notified Friday afternoon after several days of rumors.
The charges were added in light of news from the office Wednesday that MPD Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney was likely killed by friendly fire.
A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.
Watanabe only played in five games for Memphis during the 2023-24 season.
University of Memphis Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch suggests Memphis isn’t the only school experiencing such a flip-flop.
The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.
Gregory Williams, coach of state runner-up Douglass, also recognized.
Houston coach James Thomas will also be recognized following state-championship season in 2023.
Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.
At its core, Vintage901 is about good food, good wine and the connections people make through eating and drinking together.
Hot takes, date ideas and breakfast opinions are all on the menu for this week’s special edition of Sound Bites, featuring quick interviews with Daily Memphian staffers.
“Serious question: This state’s the new FAFSA will help families who aren’t required to file federal taxes. Who would that be? Who doesn’t file federal taxes?” — Terry Stanford about Amid FAFSA problems, Memphis students file for college aid
“DA Mulroy and his staff , judicial commissioners are responsible for what has occurred.” — Cliff Black about DA adds charges for teen suspect in MPD shooting
“The Tennessee GOP knows that vouchers will destroy schools, but as long as it is in ‘those people’s’ districts, then they are fine with it.” — Aaron Prather about TN lawmakers approve $52.8B spending plan as school voucher agreement hopes flounder
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Tim Buckley, Parth Upadhyaya and host Greg Gaston discuss FedEx’s groundbreaking NIL commitment to the University of Memphis and Tigers’ basketball scheduling and transfer portal news.
Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast guest.
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The separate I-55-Crump Boulevard roundabout currently under construction just east of the old Memphis-Arkansas Bridge got a lot of attention at the first public hearing on the new bridge, planned for just south of the existing one.
New bands performing this season are Fleetwood Mac tribute band Landslide on April 25, Grit & Grind Music Machine on May 30 and Memphis Soul Remedy on July 18.
Memphis’ spring football game, which is free to attend, will be split between two evenly matched teams of blue and gray. It will include two 12-minute quarters, followed by four untimed drives.
Zio Matto Gelato, the popular gelato that has been seen in grocery stores, restaurants and even FedExForum, now has a storefront on the ground floor of the Central Station Hotel.
The Bartlett Business Expo gives local companies an opportunity to promote their businesses and hopefully draw new customers.
This week, 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development headlines Africa in April, Shelby Farms Park gets a head start on Earth Day and music is back on Cooper-Young porches.
“We were out in the country, the middle of nowhere yet right here, two old friends and a couple dogs among old barns on a new morning, and we were having a business meeting.”
President Bill Hardgrave wants to make the U of M “the most transfer-friendly university in the country.”