<strong>University of Memphis kicker Riley Patterson (36) reacts after missing a field goal attempt to tie the game against Wake Forest during the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 22, 2018, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Calkins: Memphis Tigers football falls just short (once again)

BIRMINGHAM — He made the first one. Riley Patterson drilled the 38-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. Except Wake Forest called timeout just before the snap. So he had to kick the thing again.

By Geoff Calkins December 22, 2018

Memphis Tigers Football

Tigers fall to Wake Forest in Birmingham Bowl

BIRMINGHAM — Memphis dropped their fourth straight bowl game in disappointing fashion with a 37-34 loss to Wake Forest.

By Jonah Jordan December 22, 2018

Public Safety

City, ACLU try to work out changes on surveillance consent decree

Both sides in federal lawsuit over Memphis police surveillance request a year to work out differences outside of court ruling.

By Yolanda Jones December 22, 2018

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis rolls over Tennessee State 99-41

The Memphis Tigers easily handled Tennessee State, 99-41, Saturday to improve to 7-5 on the season.

By Don Wade December 22, 2018

State Government

Harris wants ‘fresh set of eyes’ for Tennessee Democratic Party leadership

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris believes it’s time for a new leader of the Tennessee Democratic Party, saying Democrats missed a great opportunity to win seats across the state this year.

By Sam Stockard December 23, 2018

City of Memphis

Robinson and Morgan say council discord has broader context

Memphis City Council members say there were some indications of discord before the rift over filling three vacant council seats. But when the rift settled in for the rest of the year it was a surprising turn.

By Bill Dries December 22, 2018

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