There are 2735 article(s) tagged Memphis:

• October 2019

  • Cleanup and repairs continue days after storms

    Power restoration and other cleanup and repair efforts continued Wednesday, two days after an EF-1 tornado touched down in Southeast Memphis as part of a Monday morning storm system.

    By Abigail Warren 52 minutes ago

  • Binghampton's Promise

    Part one of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis

    The 100-year-old neighborhood in the middle of Memphis always seems to be under construction and duress, but the people who live and work there still believe in its promise.

    By David Waters 2 hours ago

  • Hardaway can earn bonuses this season

    Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.

    By Drew Hill 3 hours ago

  • Midtown food pantry provides all-inclusive meals for neighborhood

    Three years ago, two high school students met with leaders at their local mosque to create an all-inclusive food pantry. On the morning of Oct. 12, they opened a building to better serve the surrounding neighborhood.

    By Hira Qureshi 3 hours ago

  • Want to live car-free in Memphis?

    We can't fit the projected growth in jobs Downtown if every employee and visitor brings a car. We need to broaden our sights, recognizing choices that include the bus and trolley, Explore Bike Share, scooters, walking and sharing rides.

    By Suzanne Carlson 5 hours ago

  • Grizzlies: The history of franchise rookie debuts

    Three Grizzlies rookies will make their NBA debuts this season. How much does a first game mean? A look through franchise history suggests initial performance does not guarantee future results. 

    By Chris Herrington 7 hours ago

  • Last-minute bump in registrations for runoff elections adds to crunch of activity

    The Shelby County Election Commission is working to add voters to the rolls in time for the Nov. 14 runoff elections as the result of a last-minute bump in online registration thanks to a national Facebook effort.

    By Bill Dries 22 hours ago

  • Tigers will mix several players in the secondary to replace injured Sanchez Blake

    Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller plans to replace leading tackler Sanchez Blake with a group of defensive backs when the Tigers travel to Tulsa on Saturday.

    By Jonah Jordan 22 hours ago

  • YA novelists to speak at Novel

    YA novelists to appear at Novel bookstore.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 22, 2019

  • AP names James Wiseman to preseason All-America team

    The honors continue to roll in for Memphis basketball as freshman James Wiseman named AP first team All-American. 

    By Drew Hill October 22, 2019

  • Weather Service preliminary report shows EF-1 tornado hit Memphis area

    Memphis International Airport received minor damage and temporarily evacuated A and C concourses Monday during a storm that still has more than 30,000 customers of Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division without power.

    By Yolanda Jones, Wayne Risher October 22, 2019

  • Tigers-SMU potential candidate for ESPN's College GameDay

    ESPN's College GameDay could be headed to Memphis for the Nov. 2 matchup with undefeated SMU. But there are a number of factors that must land right if the pregame show is based in Memphis.

    By Jonah Jordan October 22, 2019

  • First inductees of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame enjoy 'special' night

    From Keith Lee to equestrian Melanie Smith Taylor to the late duo of Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson, the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Experience and Hall of Fame was recognized Thursday night.

    By Don Wade October 22, 2019

  • Tipping Point: Wooddale Middle teacher named a New Memphis Educator of Excellence

    Currently in her 10th year as a Memphis educator, Alyssa Nucaro is a graduate of the New Memphis Embark program, one of five New Memphis honored this year with Educators of Excellence awards.

    By Anna Cox Thompson October 22, 2019

  • Tipping Point: East High history teacher among Educators of Excellence

    A religion major as an undergraduate, Daniel Warner used a Memphis Teacher Residency to get his master’s degree in education and fell in love with the city. A 2019 fellow of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Warner is one of five educators New Memphis honored with this year's Educators of Excellence awards. 

    By Anna Cox Thompson October 22, 2019

  • Memphis remains one of the top US markets for real estate investors

    Memphis is the fifth hottest market in the U.S. for investors seeking to flip homes, behind Tampa, Miami, Birmingham and St. Louis, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

    By Frank Lanigan October 22, 2019

  • Calkins: Ten reasons ESPN's GameDay should come to Memphis

    Penny Hardaway can be the guest picker! This and nine other reasons ESPN's GameDay should come to the Liberty Bowl for Memphis vs. SMU.

    By Geoff Calkins October 22, 2019

  • Herrington: Young from top to bottom, Grizzlies embark on season of rebirth

    Young from the front office to the bench to the floor, the Grizzlies are embracing a rebirth as a new NBA season opens. 

    By Chris Herrington October 22, 2019

  • October Memphis elections go in the books with tweaks to the vote totals

    None of the new vote totals in the certified and audited count changed the outcome of any races for 18 offices and a sales tax hike referendum. Most of the additional votes appeared to be the result of provisional ballots counted after the Oct. 3 election night.

    By Bill Dries October 21, 2019

  • Jonas Valanciunas on track to start Grizzlies' season-opener at Miami

    After sitting out the five Grizzlies preseason games with a sore foot, center Jonas Valanciunas participated in the Grizzlies’ team softball game Sunday and is expected to start the season-opening game Wednesday at Miami.

    By Don Wade October 21, 2019

  • How ESPN landed the early-season showdown between Memphis and Oregon

    After matching Memphis and Oregon for an early-season basketball game, Memphis and ESPN Events have several ongoing conversations about future opportunities, according to ESPN Events Vice President Clint Overby.

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Victorious Tigers still striving for improvement; Norvell updates injuries

    The Memphis Tigers played their best game of the season against Tulane, but they still have things to clean up before Saturday's game against Tulsa. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 21, 2019

  • Memphis basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25

    The Tigers' preseason ranking should come as no surprise. 

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2019

  • Grizzlies waive Rabb, Plumlee to finalize regular-season roster

    The Grizzlies cut their roster down to the required 15 players ahead of Tuesday's opening of the 2019-20 NBA season. 

    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2019

  • Herrington: 10 Grizzlies preseason stats that might matter

    Observations on Jaren Jackson Jr.'s fouls, Ja Morant's (lack of) jumpers and eight other notable numbers from the Memphis Grizzlies' preseason. 

    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2019