Calkins: There’s no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain
On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up.
Aug. and Nov. ballot candidates begin campaign moves
Republican Charlotte Bergmann, who is seeking to once again challenge Democratic Cong. Steven Cohen this election year, kicked off her campaign this weekend at a gun-shooting range. Other contenders in other primary races on the August 6 ballot are making their moves as well.
Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
Big guy Jonas Valanciunas has big night as Grizz win fifth straight
Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points and 19 rebounds as the Grizzlies pulled away from the Golden State Warriors in the second half for a 122-102 win.
A quiet, contemplative tradition in Frayser comes to an end
As Christmas approached and 2019 came to a close, the last Catholic contemplative monastery in Tennessee quietly closed.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen charged in murder of neighbor
Chauncy Black, a Memphis teen for whom a viral fundraiser brought in nearly $350,000 to help Black's struggling family in 2016, has been charged with murder four years later.
Camper hopes for Medicaid expansion, voucher repeal as 2020 session arrives
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is seeking a different outcome on Medicaid expansion and the Education Savings Account program as the 111th General Assembly reconvenes this week.
Metro
State legislative session ends, with changes to bail, biz taxes and barbecue
After more than three months of debates and votes, the 113th Tennessee General Assembly is going home this week. Their decisions include making Memphis barbecue the second state food.
City of Memphis Discovery in Nichols’ civil suit could be confidential
Business
Monogram Foods taps longtime Kellogg’s exec to oversee supply chain
Memphis-based Monogram Foods has $1.4 billion in revenue and employs more than 4,000 employees at 13 facilities in seven states.
Ford Megasite Automotive supplier will bring 500 new jobs to West Tennessee
Sports
Mike Miller sees new client Ja Morant as top five in the NBA
Miller believes Grizzlies star Ja Morant will show the world he’s a top five player in the NBA, the former Grizz-turned-NBA agent said Thursday in the wake of Morant hiring Miller and his agency to represent him.
Sports Six quarterbacks selected in top 12 of NFL Draft
Food
$10 Deal: Mi Tierra’s Bandeja Paisa is a dish for any meal
There are quite a few variations on the Bandeja Paisa, but at Mi Tierra, it’s a heavy plate.
Suburbs
Suburban schools push back on arming teachers
School leaders respond to a bill that could allow Tennessee teachers to carry guns on campus.
Arts & Culture
Memphis pottery brand joins Belltower Studio
After closing her ceramics store, the head of Paper & Clay reached out to Belltower, a cafe and pottery studio, to sell her equipment — a conversation that molded into a partnership.
Opinion
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.