<strong>Kimbra McBride, a regular shopper at Buff City Soap, browses the store's soap selection to restock her bathroom. Buff City Soap is among the Memphis businesses participating in Small Business Saturday to promote an alternative to big-box stores.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Small Business Saturday: ‘For every item you buy, you’re helping another family’

While big-box retailers like Best Buy and Walmart tend to dominate Black Friday sales, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is when consumers “shop small.” In 2010, when small businesses were struggling from an economic recession, American Express declared the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday, a marketing effort that encourages people to include small, local businesses in their holiday shopping.

By Michelle Corbet November 24, 2018

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Calkins: Memphis Tigers win the West – by being who they are

Mike Norvell had time to think about the play, time to think about exactly what to call.

By Geoff Calkins November 24, 2018

Memphis Tigers Football

Memphis Tigers take the AAC West with win over Houston

Memphis (8-4, 5-3 American Athletic Conference) overcame a halftime deficit to clinch the AAC West Division over the Houston Cougars (8-4, 5-3 AAC).

By Jonah Jordan November 24, 2018

Business

Amy Howard’s A Makers’ Studio combines direct sales and DIY

About 26 years ago, Amy Howard started Amy Howard Collection, a company where she designed and manufactured furniture.

By Elle Perry November 24, 2018

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Tigers down Canisius 71-63 in Orlando in consolation bracket

After Oklahoma State handed Memphis a 20-point loss in the first round of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, coach Penny Hardaway called the performance “embarrassing” and vowed to make adjustments.

By Don Wade November 24, 2018

High School Sports

Whitehaven dominates second half against Ravenwood, advances to 6A title game

For the first half Friday, Whitehaven looked nothing like a team that was ready for the bright lights of Cookeville. The second half, though, was a whole other story.

By John Varlas November 24, 2018

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State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum

While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

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Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis

Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Grizzlies climb out of 16-point hole to snuff Suns 120-118

Ja Morant’s 29 points and six teammates in double figures overcame a monstrous first-quarter deficit to come back against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.

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Comeback Coffee closing cafe

“We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”

By Jennifer Chandler 2 hours ago

Collierville and Germantown agree on ‘doughnut hole’ fix

The “no man’s land” of unincorporated Shelby County between the two suburbs will be mended.

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While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

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