Friday preps: Brentwood ends Bartlett’s run in Class 6A semifinals

Panthers can’t overcome slow start in their second state semifinal appearance.

By John Varlas November 28, 2020

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU

The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.

By Danielle Lerner November 28, 2020

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Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach

After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.

By Geoff Calkins November 28, 2020

East Memphis

Black Friday shopping not as robust in unusual year

Both e-commerce and early shopping could be contributors to the smaller-than-normal crowds, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Christin Yates November 27, 2020

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed

The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.

By Danielle Lerner November 27, 2020

Memphis Tigers Football

Keys for Memphis against Navy: Build a lead, feed Calvin Austin III

The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.

By Steven Johnson November 28, 2020

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Memphis basketball adds Central Arkansas to schedule

The home game replaces the Dec. 5 matchup at Ole Miss.

By Steven Johnson November 27, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies

NBA announces Grizzlies preseason schedule

The Grizzlies will play Minnesota and Atlanta twice. The regular-season schedule will not come out until mid-December.

By Drew Hill November 27, 2020

Metro

Should ex-Klansman’s name remain on Memphis’ federal building?

For 50 years the name of the late congressman and one-time Klansman Clifford Davis has clung to the federal building in Downtown Memphis. His family says it’s time to take his name down.

By Marc Perrusquia, Christopher Fulton November 27, 2020

Education

Tennessee is supposed to track COVID in schools, but privacy and reporting make it tough

Tennessee’s online database to inform students and parents about the prevalence of COVID-19 cases on school campuses gives an incomplete picture because of privacy concerns and limited reporting by districts.

By Jacinthia Jones, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee November 27, 2020

Music

November playlist: ‘Fresh Out the Oven’

‘Your friends and family may be familiar with Memphis music past, but how much do they know about Memphis music present? This playlist includes a selection of the freshest tracks I’ve played on my WYXR show “Straight from the Source.”’

By Elizabeth Cawein November 27, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Seven new deaths, more than 350 new cases reported

In Shelby County, 361,799 people have been tested for coronavirus; 13% have received positive results.

By Elle Perry November 27, 2020

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