Calkins: With daring and defense, Memphis football shows it’s not going anywhere
Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.
Charlotte ends 901 FC’s most successful season
It was the first USL playoff game in the club’s three-year history and came after a record-breaking season. Kyle Murphy finished the year with 21 goals.
Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
Silverfield lays out assertive plan, players respond: We’ve got your back
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
What they said on Twitter about Tigers vs. SMU
Here’s a collection of what people tweeted as the SMU-Memphis game progressed at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021.
Box score: Memphis 28, SMU 25
Nov. 6, 2021: The University of Memphis Tigers defeated Southern Methodist University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
Kids hone cooking skills and more at barbecue contest
‘If nothing else, you learn patience with barbecue because it takes a long time to cook,’ said Melissa Cookston, organizer of the World Junior Barbecue League Championship.
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Robots give USPS a hand for holiday rush
The U.S. Postal Service in Memphis is preparing for the holiday shipping rush by installing two new sorting machines and 10 robots as well as hiring 300 seasonal employees.
One Beale lawsuit over minority participation points to larger problems
The Black-owned multi-family developer who partnered with Carlisle Development on part of the One Beale project and the nearby 7 Vance mixed-use development is taking Carlisle to court as the issue of minority participation in general moves back to the front burner.
Hardgrave is recommendation for U of M president
Bill C. Hardgrave, a provost at Auburn University, is the recommendation to be the next University of Memphis president.
Collierville’s Schwartz ruled eligible to play basketball following devastating injury
Rico Schwartz, who lost all of his senior season, will be able to play after the family filed suit against the TSSAA.
After three years of difficult starts, Penny, Tigers eager to end that trend
With his most complete team yet, the Tigers coach believes the beginning to this season could be a lot different.
Activists say they’ll fight for the greensward
A plan to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lot onto the greensward is on hold, but Citizens to Preserve Overton Park activists gathered Saturday in Overton Park to show their willingness to fight.
Some on Board of Commission dislike proposed Lakeland Park layout
The Lakeland Park mixed-use project by John Hyneman failed to get a ringing endorsement from the Board of Commissioners. More work is needed before the board votes on the matter.
DMC receives international awards for two city planning programs
The BuildDowntown Master Plan and the South City Good Neighbor Grant program both won awards from an international institution for their city planning efforts.
Metro
The Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen
ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Premium City of Memphis City puts teeth in blight fight
Premium Education Amid federal funding uncertainty, Memphis schools could lose $17M
Business
A bonanza of bonsai
Brussel’s Bonsai in Olive Branch may be the country’s largest bonsai nursery but it’s “just a blip in what’s possible” with bonsai.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium South Memphis How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
Premium Business What Mitch Graves wants to bring to the TVA board
Sports
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway wants ‘marquee’ games on schedule
Hardaway spoke to reporters Tuesday about the Tigers’ home-and-home scheduling agreement with Baylor, the addition of South Sudanese big man Simon Majok and more.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis starting QB to be named ‘a couple of weeks’ before season opener
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to 76ers in Salt Lake City Summer League finale
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘No shortcuts': What new director of player development, a Memphis native, brings to Tigers
Food
It’s not Pancho’s Green Dressing but it is local
And, soon, it will be in area Kroger stores, courtesy of Oh Grate!
Suburbs
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Opinion
Opinion: Whose side is God on?
The more urgent and humbling question isn’t whether God is on our side. It’s whether we are on God’s side.
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: July 8
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.