Calkins: Yes, Ryan Silverfield cried Saturday. Here’s why those tears felt right.
The Memphis Tigers didn’t have the season they wanted. But Saturday night they got the win they needed to keep their eight-year bowl streak alive.
Memphis becomes bowl eligible with a win over Tulane
The Green Wave’s turnovers in the second half bolstered the Tigers’ efforts on senior day.
Tigers’ Quindell Johnson: ‘It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish’
It was a season of growing pains, with too many freshmen getting thrown into the fire. But the Tigers were able to rejoice at the end.
Box score: Memphis 33, Tulane 28
Nov. 27: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Tulane Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Tweet collection: What they said about Memphis vs. Tulane
Nov. 27, 2021: Here’s what people said on Twitter about the Memphis-Tulane football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
‘The money stays in the community when people shop local’
On Small Business Saturday, several entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and stresses they face, some of which have increased during the pandemic, and the reasons it’s important to support local shops.
Friends For Life will move to a Midtown location with a storied past
For more than 30 years, Friends For Life has been the largest service provider for people living with HIV in the Mid-South, with a laser focus on prevention.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Yep, we’re thinking about food following Thanksgiving. Feast your eyes on our restaurant pictures, plus a couple of others, then cast a ballot for the best one.
Behind The Headlines: Thompson and Gillespie have differing views of special session
State Representatives John Gillespie and Dwayne Thompson spoke on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Social Club: Memphians share ‘says who’ responses; ‘Walking in Memphis’ gets remake
The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake.
Remaining ‘Lion King’ performances canceled
Orpheum Theatre officials said remaining performances of “Disney’s The Lion King” have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases among members of the touring company as well as local crew.
Metro
Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
Shelby County More ‘focused time’ in County Clerk’s Office to clear car-title backlog
Business SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Premium Real Estate Developers buy historic Downtown Memphis building
Premium Real Estate Chapter 11 filing triggers jockeying for Memphis Wendy’s sites
Premium Real Estate A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Sports
Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
The Redbirds stranded 10 men on base and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
High School Sports St. Benedict football coach resigns
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis’ outlook in American has improved since preseason forecast
Food
Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
After two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by both sides, the battle about The Station is done.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
Premium Collierville Collierville names temporary administrator
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Guest Columnists Opinion: MATA’s shame is a national shame
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Private dining
This jigsaw puzzle features an image of a snug at Bog & Barley, which is a small, private, enclosed booth inside the pub. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.