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.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
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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
This Week in Memphis: It’s Elvis Week and golf week
Also happening this week: Ikea Way could get a new name, and Hattiloo opens new spaces.
Shelby County Newly elected commissioners will watch as outgoing board tackles school budget, jail plans
Premium Spirit of Memphis Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
Premium Elections August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Business
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Memphis golf tournament field set with almost 70 teeing off at TPC Southwind
The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens Thursday, and the field will include the world’s current top 10 players and eight former FedExCup champions.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis salvages series split with Sunday win over Nashville
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Food
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Food News New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
Suburbs
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Guest Columnists Echols: Seeing more stars than our eyes could take in
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.