Grizzlies drop final preseason game to Hawks

With his team leading by double digits, coach Taylor Jenkins rested the starters and went to the bench for interesting lineups.

By Drew Hill December 19, 2020

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Tigers, Grizzlies to play without fans in FedExForum until further notice

The Grizzlies and Tigers will play home basketball games without fans until further notice. This decision comes under the direction of public health officials.

By Drew Hill December 20, 2020

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Some businesses already feel pain of possible lockdown

A new health directive is looming – one that could significantly tighten restrictions for the upcoming holidays.

By Jennifer Biggs, Omer Yusuf December 19, 2020

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FAU yet another team that utilizes two QBs; here’s what Memphis faces

Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.

By Steven Johnson December 19, 2020

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Moderna vaccine moving Sunday via FedEx

FedEx said Saturday, Dec. 19, it’s ready to start moving the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.

By Wayne Risher December 19, 2020

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Quickly shot, edited video shouts vaccine joy at Methodist-Germantown

Staffer snaps, edits the thrill on her iPhone to snappy “My Shot” from Hamilton.

By Jane Roberts December 20, 2020

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Coronavirus: Shelby County reports more than 750 cases, 21 deaths

The 21 deaths reported Saturday range from Nov. 11 to Dec. 15, according to the Health Department. This follows the 23 deaths reported Friday. With the 44 new deaths in the past two days, Shelby County has surpassed the 800 mark.

By Omer Yusuf December 19, 2020

High School Sports

Friday preps: Big second quarter propels CBHS

CBHS wins eighth in a row to open the season.

By John Varlas December 18, 2020

Spirit of Memphis

Ashley, Peyton Manning make ‘lead gift’ to Overton Park golf course renovation

The amount of the Mannings’ donation to the Overton Park golf course renovation was not revealed, but the contribution brings the amount raised so far to $1.7 million of the $2.5 million fundraising goal.

By Tom Bailey December 19, 2020

Elections

Organizers say down-ballot races key to Tennessee Democrats

Several dozens activists and organizers working for Democratic candidates in the 2020 elections have drafted a “roadmap to renewal” for the state party. A Memphis organizer talks about the roadmap on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast. The recommendations come as the party prepares to elect a new statewide leader in January.

By Bill Dries December 19, 2020

Spirit of Memphis

Frayser Exchange Club honors Steve Lockwood

On Thursday, the Frayser Exchange Club awarded Steve Lockwood its 2020 Community Service Award. He’s credited in helping turnaround one of the city’s worst housing markets during the past decade.

By Omer Yusuf December 19, 2020

Memphis Tigers Football

Why Memphis decided not to opt out of the Montgomery Bowl

This will be the Tigers’ seventh straight bowl appearance, but they also have lost five in a row.

By Steven Johnson December 18, 2020

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Tigers AD remembers Marlon Dechausay, champion for student-athletes

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said he never imagined that on a work trip he’d lose his friend of 14 years. Tigers associate AD Marlon Dechausay suffered a heart attack while in Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. He died Dec. 4.

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FedEx sees some gains in face of stubborn economy, other headwinds

The company affirms the value of its savings programs, more than $6 billion through 2027, but downgrades earnings-per-share for the rest of the year.

By Jane Roberts December 19, 2024

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Buckley: The table was set. The fans showed up. The Tigers did not.

Despite a crowd announced at more than 14,000, Memphis lost big to Mississippi State. What will FedExForum look like when Ole Miss shows up next?

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$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire

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By Joshua Carlucci December 19, 2024

Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff

University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.

By Elle Perry 2 hours ago

Railgarten ‘closed for renovation’ but owners aren’t talking

Concerts scheduled for this weekend at the Central Avenue event site were suddenly canceled or moved to Loflin Yard and all the events previously listed on the Railgarten website have been deleted.

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