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Calkins: The Grizzlies aim to win back the city. They got off to a sensational start.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:03:51 -0500

The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.

Calkins: Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have thoughts on the Grizzlies season. And what's up with the lease?

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:40:52 -0500

It’s the start of another Grizzlies season! Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have big thoughts. But what’s up with the lease, anyway? All that is on “The Geoff Calkins Podcast.”

Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he's taking a fresh approach to media

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:11:49 -0500

Memphis Mayor Paul Young is the first guest on the Geoff Calkins Podcast. Why? “It is intentional for me,” he said. “I want people to understand I’m not ducking, dodging any question or any issue.”

Calkins: Her dad told her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, at 44, she's Shelby County's top new firefighter.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:08:34 -0500

At 44, Katie Barrett is the Shelby County Fire Department’s top recruit. Her message to anyone, especially women: “It’s never too late.”

Calkins: She's 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Martha McAnespie just celebrated her 110th birthday. She had some thoughts about manicotti, the president — and what really endures.

Calkins: It was bedlam at City Hall — as Memphis is at the center of a national debate once again

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:34:44 -0500

Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle warned his colleagues: “It’s going to get pretty hot down there,” he said. That was before the council voted to postpone the data center moratorium. And then chaos broke out.

Calkins: They arrested the East Parkway water guy? Now that's a real civic outrage.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:35:07 -0500

The Memphis Police Department arrested Demarcus Dickerson, the guy who sells water at the corner of East Parkway and Poplar. Why? For doing what he does. And, yes it’s an outrage.

Calkins: We agree about crime. We agree things are better. As for the Task Force? It didn't have to be this hard.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 04:00:11 -0500

Memphians wanted extra cops. Memphis wanted help with crime. Memphis didn’t want to be a prop in a national sideshow. That’s why we are where we are.

Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 11:14:26 -0500

“The State of Tennessee can’t even kill someone. But it can teach Memphis kids, run the Memphis airport and redefine who Memphis gets to vote for in Congress just because the president said so.”

Calkins: It's the Super Bowl, the World Cup and 'American Idol' all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:55:02 -0500

The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is taking place in Memphis on Thursday and Friday. Pick the winner, and Geoff Calkins will buy you lunch.

Calkins: It's not just a new stadium. Liza Fletcher is still 'sprinkling hope'

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:50 -0500

Too many Memphians exploit the reality of violent crime for their own purposes. But the legion of people who made the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium possible decided the better response was to be like Liza and sprinkle hope.

Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:13:53 -0500

“Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”

'Knowledge Bowl' placed 'on hiatus' after nearly four decades

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:29:11 -0500

“Knowledge Bowl” may not return this year, according to an email from the general manager at WREG-TV.

Calkins: The Memphis Tigers got bludgeoned. But what happens now?

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:30:24 -0500

Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.

Calkins: It's not just a new museum. It's the story of a father, a son — and a silver bowl for M&Ms.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 04:00:11 -0500

The Metal Museum takes the wraps off its move to Overton Park this weekend. For one Memphis family, the celebration will be deeply personal.

Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 07:38:58 -0500

How are you feeling about the city this 901 Day? Four Memphians weigh in.

Calkins: It wasn't just a good start for Charles Huff. It was the best coaching debut in Tiger football history.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:32:46 -0500

It remains to be seen what Charles Huff will accomplish during the remainder of his tenure at Memphis. But no coach has gotten off to more exhilarating start.

Calkins: It's one of the most critical seasons in Memphis football history. And nobody has a clue how it will go.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:48:34 -0500

In the long history of Memphis football, never have we known so little about a season that matters so much.

Calkins: Another day, another cyclist killed by a car. This time, it was 'The Dancing Man.'

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:52:51 -0500

Quentin Ratliff, 39, was known in Olive Branch as “The Dancing Man.” He was killed by a car Friday morning. It was the latest tragedy in a brutal week for cyclists across the South.

Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:39:17 -0500

Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Geoff Calkins

Calkins: The Grizzlies aim to win back the city. They got off to a sensational start.

Calkins: Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have thoughts on the Grizzlies season. And what's up with the lease?

Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he's taking a fresh approach to media

Calkins: Her dad told her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, at 44, she's Shelby County's top new firefighter.

Calkins: She's 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.

Calkins: It was bedlam at City Hall — as Memphis is at the center of a national debate once again

Calkins: They arrested the East Parkway water guy? Now that's a real civic outrage.

Calkins: We agree about crime. We agree things are better. As for the Task Force? It didn't have to be this hard.

Calkins: This is the state that thinks it can run Memphis? The state that just tried and failed to kill someone?

Calkins: It's the Super Bowl, the World Cup and 'American Idol' all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!

Calkins: It's not just a new stadium. Liza Fletcher is still 'sprinkling hope'

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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers got bludgeoned. But what happens now?

Calkins: It's not just a new museum. It's the story of a father, a son — and a silver bowl for M&Ms.

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