Calkins: Brady White is the greatest winner to call the Liberty Bowl home
For White and the Liberty Bowl, it was love at first sight. On Saturday, White plans to bid farewell with another win.
Freedom Awards take stock of a rich past in virtual retrospective
The 29th awards ceremony was virtual this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The online video of past ceremonies covered the annual event all the way back to its 1991 origins.
Bartlett standout Amarr Knox picks up Memphis offer
Panthers’ junior guard is adept on both ends of the floor.
Friday prep report: Arlington boys remain unbeaten
Six players score in double figures in victory over Calhoun School.
SCS ditches return to in-school learning in January
Officials say SCS won’t resume in-person learning until February as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Grizzlies dealing with injuries ahead of preseason opener
Seven players are on the injury report, including Brandon Clarke, ahead of the game against Minnesota.
Freedom Award goes virtual at National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum’s annual Freedom Awards Friday, Dec. 11, will be basically a “greatest hits” online moment in this year of the pandemic.
Supreme Court rejects Texas suit supported by Tennessee
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander had commented during a Friday recording of NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he didn’t see the basis for the lawsuit.
TV and kickoff time for Memphis-Houston changed again
The regular-season finale at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be televised on ESPN2 at 2:45 p.m.
Five ways the Tigers can extend their winning streak over Houston in regular-season finale
Keys for Memphis include protecting Brady White and keeping up with the Cougars’ quick receivers.
Report: Memphis trending to Montgomery Bowl?
As bowl season approaches, the latest report has the Tigers facing a non-SEC opponent.
Small business grants now available for Whitehaven businesses
The Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. has money available to help Whitehaven small business that have been hurt by the coronavirus.
Dental lab may open near airport
Executives with a dental products company say they would open a dental lab near the airport if their company receives a tax incentive.
Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor
Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.
Sports broker pleads guilty to theft charges
Rick Barlow, a sports broker who authorities said scammed $1.3 million from victims by promising tickets to sporting events, has pleaded guilty to theft charges.
Pilots union wants expedited vaccine for flight crews
FedEx’s Air Line Pilots Association unit said on Tuesday, Dec. 8, that 292 pilots had tested positive for COVID-19. The number has doubled since late October.
Coronavirus: Almost 250 new cases reported
About 36% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive or suspected of having coronavirus.
Ghost kitchens coming to Summer Avenue
California-based CloudKitchens has purchased a vacant, former auto parts building in a distressed part of Summer Avenue. The 11,000 square feet could house dozens of small, commercial kitchens for the pandemic-fueled industry of meal delivery.
Metro
Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
“A public meeting belongs to the whole community. Being loud does not make you right, being angry does not make you righteous, and neither gives you the right to silence everyone else.”
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Premium Spirit of Memphis Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Elections Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
Business
Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Sports
Tiger Tylik Weeks lost 80 pounds in a year after picking basketball over football
A young Tylik Weeks appeared to be embarking on a promising football career before following his heart to basketball.
Premium High School Sports Quarterback Thomas Heffner was told he couldn’t play. He’s helping Lausanne big-time anyway.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers struggle at Tulane: ‘Where we’re trying to go, we can’t have games like this’
Sports Trinidad Chambliss accounts for 4 touchdowns as Ole Miss beats Missouri
Sports Tennessee hands Alabama second straight loss, 26-10
Food
Move over pumpkin spice, local coffee shops are getting creative with fall flavors
The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
Suburbs
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Arts & Culture
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Performing Arts UFO dresses, flying-monkey wings and a killer’s jacket? Playhouse costume sale has it all.
Opinion
Opinion: Grandchildren are truly one of God’s best ideas.
“Most of us eventually discover that our personal fulfillment is not the result of material wealth or presents. Personal fulfillment is an accumulation of priceless blessings like family and friends, good health, patience, perseverance, courage, faith in oneself, and service to others.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
Podcasts
Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?