Calkins: Why Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley could be ‘crazy’ fun
Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley II looked sensational as they made their season debuts. This ‘crazy duo’ could be the key to the year for Memphis basketball.
Nolley, Bates power Memphis over Lane College in return
Landers Nolley II and Emoni Bates both make their season debuts as the Tigers close out their exhibition runs.
Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
Some call it a pandemic of grief
Even persons of faith can struggle with being unable to be physically present and say goodbye to loved ones.
As high school marching bands battle for Bandmasters, DeSoto Central walks away a winner
Eighteen bands from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas vied in the 55th annual Bandmasters Championship hosted by the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter in hopes of winning the inaugural Joe Sills Cup.
Many current GOP lawmakers voted for a vaccine mandate in 2013
Tennessee Republicans are firmly anti-mandate today. But in 2013, they supported a requirement that college students get vaccinated against meningitis.
At 56, Memphian turns heads (and chairs) on ‘The Voice’
Now the question is how this former Overton High student will go on the popular singing competition.
Jimmy Butler, Heat overpower Grizzlies’ defense
The Memphis defense left a lot to be desired in a blowout loss to the Heat, which shot 52% from the field, and 57% from 3-point range.Related story:
901 FC hammers Indy to enter playoffs on a confident note
Club tunes up for first playoff game against Charlotte with assured performance in season finale.
Lakeland EDC recommends hiring retail recruitment firm
Economic Development Commission encourages the city’s Board of Commissioners to hire retail recruiter Retail Strategies to assist with bringing desirable businesses to the area.
Houston falls to undefeated Bearden in AAA championship game
Leah Freeman’s first-half goal gave the Mustangs a shot, but physical Bulldogs wore them down after halftime.
Morris: Join us Tuesday to remember those we’ve lost to COVID
Tuesday, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day. Beginning in the ninth century, Christians have held a day of prayer on the day after All Saints Day to remember the souls of all who had died.
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Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies trade record
A look at Memphis Grizzlies basketball executive Zach Kleiman’s major trades and ones that might have something to tell us about front office tendencies and the future.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphian Tony Madlock returning to Tigers basketball staff
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells to undergo a medical procedure
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Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Suburbs
Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
After the departure of the Riverkings in 2018, ice hockey is returning to the Mid-South this fall with a new franchise in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
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How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
How does the first mayor and keystone member of early Memphis grow to be a forgotten piece of history? A local author may have an answer or two.
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Echols: Heaven is a long and delightful and forever hello
“I am keenly aware of the sting of goodbyes. Right now, even insignificant moments seem to carry weight; every parting hints at some grander departure that’s waiting just around the bend.”
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Behind The Headlines Changes to county juvenile detention include uniforms and toothbrushes
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Daily Jigsaw: The Forum building
Today’s puzzle is of the Forum I building and was taken by Andy Ashby.