Season One, Chapter 12: Penny Hardaway and Memphis get a statement win
Memphis smashed UCF in front of a raucous crowd at FedExForum to give Penny Hardaway a statement win.
City’s history, bicentennial review draws crowd to library
The start of a Memphis Public Libraries lecture series on the city's bicentennial draws a standing-room-only crowd, while the Memphis Pink Palace museum prepares for a March opening of its own bicentennial exhibit.
Tennessee’s next education chief starts in February. Here’s how she’s prepping
Penny Schwinn is scheduled to take the reins Feb. 4 of Tennessee’s education department, where she’ll oversee 600 full-time employees and work on new Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda for public education.
Tigers’ defense follows the game plan and throttles UCF offense in FedExForum
The Memphis Tigers followed assistant coach Mike Miller's scouting report in the 77-57 win over UCF.
Three pillars of Local Seed working together to grow company
Retail operations within the Local Seed Co. umbrella is helping the Memphis agricultural firm build its customer base.
Grizzlies Postgame: Hugs and kisses as Gasol, Conley help Grizz beat Pacers, break eight-game losing streak
With their franchise future in doubt, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley led the Grizzlies to a 106-103 home win over the Indiana Pacers, breaking a season-long eight-game losing streak.
Metro
The Early Word: A Celtic crash, a deal for JJJ to stay and a new Penny in town
A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.
Premium Shelby County Political Roundup: Lowery stumps, red state strategies and new voter numbers
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?
Premium State Government Deepfakes, pet abandonment and laser pointers: New state laws take effect July 1
Business
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Sports
Why Grizzlies free agent addition Ty Jerome could be big deal
Ty Jerome may not be Desmond Bane, but his production off the bench for Cleveland last season showed signs of serious potential. Related content:
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. agree to $240M deal
High School Sports Daily Memphian’s sports staff wins three first places in state writing contest
Food
What to order: Turkey and dressing feeds the soul at The Four Way
The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.
Suburbs
Fire in the sky: Officials urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
How to get more native plants into your yard — and your life. Related content:
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Fresh ideas
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of a Memphian’s new take on a garden.