Silverfield steps into new role of preparing Tigers for Cotton Bowl
Ryan Silverfield steps into new role as Tigers head coach preparing Memphis for its biggest bowl game ever — a Dec. 28 Cotton Bowl matchup with Penn State.
DJ Jeffries: When Quinones and Wiseman return, Memphis basketball will be ‘scary’
Memphis is a perfect 7-0 since James Wiseman was suspended for 12 games.
Grizzlies’ Nxt Gen a preview of coming attractions
Their stars figure to rise even further, and they may ultimately lead the team to new heights, but the Nxt Gen Grizzlies are pretty captivating now, too.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway beats Tennessee (and then does something really surprising)
In front of a deafening crowd in Knoxville, the Memphis Tigers get the best win of the Hardaway era.
Memphis, Germantown parades signal holiday season is in full swing
Despite cloudy skies on Saturday afternoon, spirits were bright as Germantown and Memphis both hosted their annual holiday parades.
Alpha Phi Alpha, Toys for Tots give back in Whitehaven for Christmas
Toys for Tots and Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Inc., staged two events for holiday giving that took place just blocks apart in Whitehaven.
More than a dozen Memphis children killed in homicides this year
There have been 15 child homicide victims this year in Memphis, an increase over the 13 children killed all of last year.
Webb, Wilkins lift Red team to all-star game victory
Southwind standout Romal Webb breaks open defensive struggle with long touchdown run.
Sanders supporters plan for Tennessee Super Tuesday presidential primary
The Saturday gathering at the AFSCME union hall Downtown drew a group of 60 supporters. It follows a similar gathering Tuesday for those supporting rival Democratic contender and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: National Guard is coming, and so are MPD demotions
Premium City of Memphis National Guard not needed in Memphis, former police director says
Premium Education Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Business
With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
The two retailers are expected to be the spark as the Shelby County suburb strives to be the “retail hub for West Tennessee.”
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Business Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
Sports
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
What to order: Smoke & Toast’s ‘Baller, Shot Collard’ sandwich
The Baller, Shot Collard sandwich is a spectacularly Southern, ultimate grilled cheese, unlike anything else.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Games
Daily WordRow: Kitchen hacks
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.