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
Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Music Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, but his wild Memphis night will live on forever
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Business
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Real Estate 113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Sports
Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds drop opener to Stripers
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt hit his second Triple-A home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and tie the game at one.
Update Sports Showboats sail away, per report
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Premium City of Memphis Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Calkins: Paul Sax is about to stop teaching tennis. But that’s not all we can learn.
After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How the Old Daisy plays into a decades-long lawsuit
Who controls Beale Street? On The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all.