Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati
Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.
Calkins: Ja Morant tells James Harden and the basketball universe about his Grizz
Ja Morant took on James Harden and the Houston Rockets on a night that helped define the new Memphis Grizzlies.
UPS, Blues City Brewery expansions pack big economic impact
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved tax abatements for UPS and Blues City Brewery expansions Wednesday. They have a combined one-time economic impact of $470 million.
600 more SCS students qualify for gifted program after universal screening
Across Shelby County Schools district, 600 more students in kindergarten through second grade are starting in the district’s gifted education program, known as CLUE, which stands for Creative Learning in a Unique Environment. Another 600 older students are waiting for additional state testing to see if they qualify.
Kyle Pope to lead Tigers defensive line
Coach Ryan Silverfield has chosen Kyle Pope as his next defensive line coach.
Cohen praises impeachment managers; Republican Senate primary field takes shape
2020 Campaign Round Up: Bill Hagerty has the president’s backing while Dr. Manny Sethi says Hagerty is a “Washington insider.”
Tigers Podcast: Football staff hires and Tigers’ NCAA hopes
Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: We’re turning 7! And hot-air balloons take flight
Also happening this week: Beale Street celebrates B.B. King’s 100th birthday, the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration brings advocacy Downtown.
City of Memphis TN Supreme Court declines to overturn 2nd Lieutenant decision
Education Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis wins final road game of season
Food
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
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
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.