Calkins: Memphis football makes history — but a bigger party awaits
The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.
Defense helps Tigers clinch spot in AAC championship
Memphis advanced to the American Athletic Conference Championship Game with a 34-24 win over Cincinnati.
Houston’s season ends with loss in Class 6A semifinals
Strong Ravenwood team too much for Houston to overcome.
Memphis-area small businesses gear up for big shopping day
Momentum of Small Business Saturday continues to grow every year.
Conley’s revenge: Grizz great gets win in repeat return
The Grizzlies lost their sixth straight game as Mike Conley and the visiting Utah Jazz left FedExForum with a 103-94 victory.
Memphis report cards now available in Spanish
About 20,000 students in the Memphis district come from households where English is not the language spoken at home, or about one in five students. Most of those students come from Spanish-speaking homes.
Metro
Wanda Halbert seeks recount in primary loss
Halbert lost the Democratic primary for Criminal Court Clerk on the May 5 ballot by 126 votes to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr.
Public Safety DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
On the Record Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
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Business
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Sports
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
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Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
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Arts & Culture
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Opinion
Guest Column: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Harry’s Pizza
Today’s puzzle is the pizza from Harry’s Italian Restaurant in Millington and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.