MemFeast 2020 is different in execution but not in spirit
MemFeast, an annual event Thanksgiving meal and care package giveaway, was a little different this year because of COVID-19. Still, hundreds were fed.
Calkins: Western Kentucky teaches Penny Hardaway a hard lesson — yet again
The Memphis Tigers lost to a less talented team Thursday. Let’s hope there is a valuable lesson in that.
Tigers basketball has plenty to learn from revealing first loss
When Western Kentucky adjusted to the aggressive play of Memphis, the Tigers did not respond in kind.
Memphis suffers first loss in heartbreaker vs. WKU
Landers Nolley II scored 25 points, but the Tigers’ inconsistent performance was costly at the Crossover Classic.
‘Chronic COVID’ inspires new follow-up clinic
COVID-19 isn’t just putting people in hospitals and claiming lives. Increasingly, evidence shows those who have had it are at risk for lingering, life-altering symptoms. That’s why UTHSC and Regional One Health have partnered on the COVID Follow-up Clinic.
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Opinion: Even in 2020, there is much to be thankful for in Memphis
This Thanksgiving, as I approach my first-year anniversary in Memphis, there is much I am thankful for.
Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year
From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.
A true student of the game, Quindell Johnson’s studied approach is key in breakout year
His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level.
TSSAA high school football stat leaders: MUS quarterback Shy takes place among top passers
Senior quarterback ranks in the top five in two categories.
Playoff primer: Bartlett hosts Brentwood with Cookeville trip on the line
The Panthers are riding a wave of confidence, but the visitors are led by a couple of SEC-bound playmakers.
Conservancy proposes major renovation to Overton Park golf course
The Overton Park Conservancy already has raised nearly $2 million for a comprehensive renovation of the historic Overton Park golf course as well as for improvements to its Abe Goodman Clubhouse.
Local retailers optimistic about holiday shopping season
The NFR expects online and other non-store sales will increase 20% to 30% to between $205.5 billion and $218.4 billion, up from $168.7 billion in 2019.
Unemployment rates in Shelby County, Memphis rise
Shelby County’s rate of 11% rose from 10.3% in September, making it the highest county rate in the state.
Metro
‘Homes not Hedge Funds’ passes state senate
Republican supermajority passes Nashville Democrat’s bill banning individuals and corporations from owning more than 100 single-family homes in most Tennessee counties.
Metro Mississippi regulators approve xAI turbines in Southaven
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Ja talks, and the story behind it
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Education Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
Business
Inside the world of Memphis model railroaders
Every Saturday, local model railroaders meet to socialize, operate trains and work on their layouts in a warehouse-sized space.
Business Daily Memphian adds new reporters, interns
Premium Business Collierville company expanding to Canada
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Business BlueOval SK to see 150 layoffs as joint venture dissolves
Sports
Tigers unable to crack American Conference’s 2025-26 awards list
Memphis failed to land a player on the American’s all-conference first, second or third teams — or on the 10-player All-Newcomer Team.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball adds Dayton to 2026-27 nonconference schedule
High School Sports Girls basketball state tournament preview: Bartlett, Collierville face challenging draws
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies, missing 10 players, lose to Brooklyn Nets
Food
The Liars are still lunching — and awaiting Houston’s-inspired chicken tenders
The Liars’ Lunch club tried without success to get the Houston’s chicken tenders back on the menu. Now, there’s a plan to bring back tempura chicken tenders at a different restaurant on the same site.
Dining Guides New Eats: West Memphis’ food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more
Suburbs
Collierville renews fireworks contract for Independence Day
Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Opinion Echols: ‘What wrestling with God has looked like for me’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ja talks, and the story behind it
Before this weekend, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard, hadn’t spoken to the media since January.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
Games
Sudoku: March 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.