Memphis to play Penn State in 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic
After winning the AAC championship game, Memphis earned a spot in a New Year's Six bowl and will face Penn State in the 2019 Cotton Bowl.
Calkins: Ryan Silverfield crushes it (and other Memphis football thoughts)
Some thoughts on Ryan Silverfield, Laird Veatch, the Memphis football job, Memphis attendance and what it means to be alive.
Interim head coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t coy: He wants the Memphis job
Ryan Silverfield could have left, but elected to stay. Make no bones about it, he wants to succeed Mike Norvell as Memphis head coach.
Kansas State, Navy expected to pack the house for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Navy-Kansas State match-up figures to be a good draw for AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Mike Norvell officially hired by Florida State
Mike Norvell officially hired by Florida State, Memphis set to look for his replacement.
Hero’s Welcome: Thousands of runners pack streets for St. Jude Marathon
St. Jude Marathon, which is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, attracts many top-tier long distance runners from around the country.
Adam’s achievement: Marathon caps $1M fundraising success
More than 26,000 runners participated in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon races, but few generated the kind of outpouring that occurred when Rhodes College senior and former St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patient Adam Cruthirds took his final steps of the full marathon.
Memphis basketball prepared to ‘fight to the death’ against Tennessee
The Tigers are expecting a chaotic atmosphere at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday as their rivalry with Tennessee moves to its next chapter.
Metro
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.
On the Record Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
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Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
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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.
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
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.