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
Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
This week, Ask the Memphian investigates reported sightings of ghosts at the South Main district bar. Oh, and we’ll also tell you about the abandoned cemetery right across the street.
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Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.
Business
Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
How will 20 local developers work to close the gap on 30,000 affordable homes?
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Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
Ja Morant cleared for season opener. Ty Jerome will be out weeks.
The Grizzlies cleared Ja Morant to play in the season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday night, but Ty Jerome will be out at least four weeks.
Sports No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: Darius Washington Jr. had three shots to lift Memphis into the NCAA Tournament
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why did Memphis choose freshman AJ Hill to replace its injured starting quarterback?
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ritzie’s Barbecue trailer serves up honey-gold ribs, Texas-style brisket
Travis Ritzie worked at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas, a Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant, before returning to Memphis to start his own barbecue trailer.