<strong>University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway calls <span>out from the bench during the Tigers' first road game against LSU Tuesday, Nov. 13. LSU won 85-76. </span></strong><span> (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)</span>

Calkins: Undaunted by loss to LSU, Hardaway says Tigers can be ‘special team’

BATON ROUGE — Memphis guard Tyler Harris is listed at 5-9. LSU forward Kavell Bigby-Williams is listed at 6-11. So there’s no reasonable way to explain what Harris did with 14:39 left in the second half.

By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2018

Education

Charter schools benefit local education but must meet challenges, panelists argue

With nine new charter schools opening in Memphis next year and another seven closing due to low performance, local education leaders say charters create accessibility to choices – but also are accountable for meeting standards.

By Christin Yates November 13, 2018

Business

COGIC ‘Saints’ return to boost civic pride, hotel occupancy

Memphis’ civic pride was wounded by the homegrown Church of God in Christ’s 2009 decision to move its biggest annual gathering up the Mississippi River to St. Louis. In a changing landscape of church leadership and amid complaints about Memphis’ lack of capacity to host such a large (30,000-plus) gathering, the Memphis-based Pentecostal denomination inked its first three-year deal with St. Louis.

By Wayne Risher November 13, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

What Dillon Brooks’ injury means for the Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks exited Grizzlies practice on Tuesday afternoon with a brace on his left knee and a cane in his right hand. It’s a disappointing turn in what had already been a disappointing start to the second season for the team’s unexpected break-out rookie of last season.

By Chris Herrington November 14, 2018

Breaking News Metro

Holley’s ‘dictatorial’ leadership style caused issues in Catholic Diocese of Memphis, local monsignor says

Former Memphis Bishop Martin D. Holley ruined the fellowship in the local Catholic diocese, spoke disrespectfully of his predecessor – Bishop Terry Steib – and steered the diocese into financial jeopardy before he was asked to resign by Pope Francis, a local monsignor said.

By Clay Bailey November 14, 2018

State Government

State Building Commission approves Megasite contract

With an eye toward prepping the Memphis Regional Megasite for its next potential suitor, the State Building Commission has approved a $500,000 site consulting contract to ensure it doesn’t miss out on another jobs deal.

By Sam Stockard November 13, 2018