Calkins: If Memphis doesn’t stop losing, it’ll fumble away the future
For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program.
MPD officer killed while working crash
Three MPD officers have died in vehicle crashes this year.
Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. Related Story:
Advocacy group discusses strategies to combat zoo parking plan
The day after an announcement from the Memphis Zoo, that it would continue with its parking lot expansion plan, Citizens to Preserve Overton Park has already begun discussing strategies to combat the decision.
Kissiedou scores twice as Memphis 901 FC wins in Tulsa
Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.
Grizzlies players excited to have fans back, beginning with Sunday’s open practice
Grizzlies big man Steven Adams is ready for a formal introduction to the Memphis fans at Sunday’s free open practice.
Inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN triathlon takes off in Memphis
Despite rainy weather all day, more than 1,700 athletes started the race. Spectators watched and cheered their loved ones on as they swam, bicycled and ran the 70.3-mile course.
Tweets: What they’re saying at Memphis at Temple
Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.
Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal
The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said.
Briarcrest hangs on to defeat MUS and remain unbeaten
Saints overcame some rough patches by making plays when they counted the most.
Friday prep report: Collierville blanks Germantown for seventh straight victory
Dragons post third shutout of the year to improve to 7-0. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
Metro
Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Behind The Headlines How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
City of Memphis President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to 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
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
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
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
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.