<strong>University of Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) lunges for a lay up during a game against South Dakota State on Dec. 4, 2018. The Tigers beat the Jackrabbits 88-80 to go 4-4 in the season.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Calkins: Penny’s Tigers show they are getting better in win over South Dakota State

After eight games, after four wins and four losses, after trips to Baton Rouge, Orlando and Miami, the Memphis Tigers are the one thing you should have really wanted them to be at this point in the season.

By Geoff Calkins December 05, 2018

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Main Event: Tigers down South Dakota State 88-80 as old friend Jeremiah Martin re-emerges

Last season if was going to get done, then Jeremiah Martin was probably going to be the one to do it. He led Memphis in scoring with 18.9 points per game, but also in assists and steals, and as a 6-foot-3 guard was even third in rebounding percentage.

By Don Wade December 05, 2018

Real Estate

Union Row asks for double the max of Downtown TIFs

Developers behind the $950 million mixed-use Union Row project want to double the allotted time period for capturing 75 percent of increased taxes from the project.

By Michelle Corbet December 04, 2018

Metro

City Council, suburbs consider nixing noon beer sale restriction

Having to wait until noon on Sunday before buying beer may soon be a thing of the past in several local jurisdictions.

By Michelle Corbet December 04, 2018

Transportation & Logistics

House Democrats seek investigation to clear air about XPO

A majority of House Democrats is seeking to clear the air about allegations of workplace abuses by logistics giant XPO at a Memphis warehouse operated for Verizon.

By Wayne Risher December 04, 2018

Business

AutoZone beats Wall Street consensus for Q1

Memphis-based AutoZone Inc. posted net sales of $2.6 billion during the first quarter of its fiscal year that ended Nov. 17, resulting in a 2 percent increase year over year.

By Patrick Lantrip December 04, 2018

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