Memphis moves ahead of Cincy in AP football poll
Memphis leaps Cincinnati in AP Top 25 as the Tigers and Bearcats are poised for a huge matchup with New Year's Six implications Friday afternoon.
Tiger basketball: How is Memphis using its young talent?
Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.
White bases House re-election race on education reform work
Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.
Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
Santa lands at Pink Palace to kick off annual Le Bonheur fundraiser
Santa Claus took a quick break from his hectic schedule at the North Pole to celebrate the beginning of the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
LeBron’s Lakers outduel Ja Morant’s Grizzlies in one-point thriller
The Grizzlies’ better-than-expected early season record was built on close wins and late Ja Morant heroics. They got one of the two on Saturday night as the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers survived their visit to FedExForum with a 109-108 win.
Metro
Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
The expansion and ribbon-cutting at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church follow Meharry’s acquisition of four Sanitas USA, Inc. medical clinics in Memphis last month.
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Education U of M raises tuition
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
A look at how the House v. NCAA case settlement may impact Memphis Tigers athletics. Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millionsRelated content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions
Premium High School Sports Newcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis boxer shares lessons with anyone — including Grizzlies
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Pride is on Beale, and ‘weird music’ is at Crosstown
This week, Juneteenth kicks off early, Just City gives us a reason to laugh and you can sip booze in a bookshop for a good cause.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.