Calkins: Penny Hardaway calls out his players. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Penny Hardaway eviscerated his players after a crushing loss to Georgia. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Georgia upsets Memphis with late 3-pointer
A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.
Tony Allen faces domestic charges after incident in Collierville
Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen was arrested Sunday after a confrontation at his wife’s Collierville apartment, according to a Collierville police report.
Criminal justice groups demand bail reform, threaten lawsuit against county
Just City and the ACLU gave county officials until the end of December to respond to their letter and until the end of January to hold a “mediated discussion.”
City’s representatives in D.C. closely watching Supreme Court arguments on abortion
Reaction from the city’s two Congressmen and the state’s two U.S. Senators fell along party lines on the long-running political issue of access to abortions.
Analysis: Don’t hold it against Calvin Austin III if he doesn’t play Hawai’i Bowl
The Tigers stalwart-turned-NFL prospect has played with an ankle injury since early October. Now it’s time for him to take care of himself.
Six Tigers make AAC All-Conference; four voted first team
Memphis hasn’t had this many first-team selections since 2017.
Beale Street Music Festival tickets go on sale Friday
The festival will take place April 29 — May 1 at Liberty Park.
Former Memphis charter school officials indicted for stealing $400,000
“These thefts were carried out over a period of four-and-a-half years without scrutiny by the MAHS Board of Directors,” Comptroller Jason Mumpower said in a press release.
Arlington hires Collierville assistant Miller to lead football program
Miller, the safeties coach at Collierville, has been named the fourth head coach in Arlington history.
‘Chef Mo’ rocking new Biscuits & Jams breakfast spot in Bartlett
Business has been booming for Biscuits & Jams since they opened, and the restaurant could expand to other cities next year.
MATA celebrates Rosa Parks Day
The United States has celebrated Rosa Parks Day since 2000, and each year transit systems around the country recognize her stance.
Inked: Temporary lease makes space for pop-up shop; industrial sales; a Gus’s for Germantown
Warehouse Sale buys merchandise that was returned online, often purchasing it in bulk. It can then offer lower prices by skipping the retail markup process and selling directly to consumers at their pop-up events.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Taylor making instant impact for Spartans
Transfer shines in victories over Ridgeway and Cordova.
Tigers Football Insider: Who might face Memphis in Hawaii Bowl?
The Tigers are headed to Hawaii for their eighth straight bowl game.
Table Talk: A story behind the Jim’s Place story
When you talk to a 90-year-old about one story, chances are good you’ll get to hear another one or two, and what a privilege that is.
Officials near final plans for Summer Avenue improvements
Summer Avenue may soon receive some much-needed improvements between East Parkway and I-240 to become a “complete street” that is safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Ford Megasite: High-tech workforce training essential for Mid-South auto manufacturers
The technology matters. The capacity matters. But more than anything else, auto manufacturers understand they will only be as good as the training and workers with hands-on new gas-powered and electric vehicles.
Listen to Grizz writers discuss best scenarios for team while playing without Ja Morant
The defense is making strides for the Grizzlies, who are now 2-0 without their best player this season.
Grizzlies mailbag: Morant’s absence, Jaren’s minutes, player-media interaction and more
It might be time to rethink how to approach Jaren Jackson Jr.’s “foul trouble,” and glancing at what trade/draft options are out there.
Metro
The Early Word: New laws start this week; plus, how you can fix potholes
Two men are dead after a Memphis Rox shooting, a retiring judge has “had enough” and every day is Thanksgiving at The Four Way.
Public Safety Double shooting at Memphis Rox
Premium Shelby County Political Roundup: Lowery stumps, red state strategies and new voter numbers
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?
Business
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
Premium Food News Food Files: New bakery opens
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Sports
Grizzlies reportedly extend offer to Santi Aldama, open door to return
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke about the forward last week, making it clear that Aldama remains a valued player on the team.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Grizzlies drafted three ‘dawgs’ — and one’s a chef. Will new recipe pay?
Food
What to Order: Massive sushi rolls at Sakura
Ellen Chamberlain says she loves discovering a hidden gem, and Sakura’s newest location in Lakeland certainly qualifies.
Suburbs
Bailey: A special home for a hero
William Brooks paid a steep price in serving this country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This week he received a gesture of appreciation for his sacrifice.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
How to get more native plants into your yard — and your life. Related content:
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian gelato shop scoops ‘the real thing’
Matteo Servente is Holly Whitfield’s guest on this week’s Sound Bites episode, where he talks about his path from his hometown of Torino, Italy, to Memphis.