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
Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission, but is still eligible for either Lakeland commissioner or mayor under the suburb’s two-term limit for Board of Commission members.
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
State Government Tennessee Supreme Court sides with police union — again
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.