Mississippi State and Texas Tech headed to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The Dec. 28 game will pit Bulldogs coach Mike Leach against one of his former schools.
Listen to what inspires people to take on lost causes
Eric Barnes talked to Marvin Stockwell, co-founder of the group that has for years tried to bring life back to the Mid-South Coliseum and now also the host of the Champions of the Lost Causes podcast.
Claude Humphrey, Football Hall of Famer from Memphis, dies
The Pro Football Hall of Famer who grew up in Binghampton died Friday night in Memphis.
Calkins: A schism! Jealousy! The Memphis Tigers are coming apart
Penny Hardaway blames a schism in the locker room for the Tigers’ third straight loss. But is that the result of how he is coaching the team?
Josh Minott might be the key to solving Tigers’ locker room issues
If the University of Memphis basketball team is hoping not to self-destruct, more players need a mindset similar to that of freshman Josh Minott.
Tigers lose third straight in sloppy game against Ole Miss
The Tigers went with another lineup change, but poor free-throw shooting and more turnovers sank their efforts.
‘All united to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’
Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.
New community center will soon break ground in Orange Mound
The RedZone Ministries Opportunity Zone Center will stand at 30,000 square feet and will house a large recreation facility, game room, cafe, multi-purpose room, classrooms and offices.
Grizzlies win battle of depth against Mavericks
The Grizzlies took care of business against the banged-up Mavericks to win their fourth straight.
Morris: Why revitalizing Tom Lee Park is good for all Memphians
‘I am excited to know that in a few years Memphis will have ... a riverfront park that will invite us all to enjoy the most important amenity we all share, the Mississippi River.’
Metro
City Council approves big changes to city impasse procedure
The rewrite of the impasse procedure is the most significant change in a process drafted in the wake of 1978 strikes by Memphis police and firefighters.
Public Safety Memphis student detained by ICE ‘not doing well,’ lawmaker says
City of Memphis Memphis police chief echoes mayor on youth curfew enforcement
Premium State Government Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act heading to state Senate floor
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
Business
Tennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.
A celebration unfolded at Methodist University Hospital as students sign to a registered nurse apprenticeship program in hopes to get more nurses into the local health system.
Premium Real Estate Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
Real Estate Morgan Steel expanding locally, adding more than 100 jobs
Premium Health Care Sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over fellow professor
Premium Real Estate Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
Sports
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke ruled out for season
Not only are the star point guard and backup center out for the season, but the Memphis Grizzlies announced that starting center Zach Edey had another procedure.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What to know about the Tigers’ new offensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Football Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies shellacked in 39-point loss to Hawks
Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Food
Third McDonald’s approved in Collierville
Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.
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Suburbs
Third McDonald’s approved in Collierville
Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.
Premium Germantown Germantown renames field as ‘place of honor’ for drowning victim
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is for the kids (of all ages), Prince and Dylan duel
Also opening this week in wide release are two horror-comedies: “They Will Kill You” with Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”) and Myha’la (“Industry”), and “Forbidden Fruits.”
Premium Arts & Culture Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Opinion Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
What was once the Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova is set to become an “upscale” RV park, catering to the higher end of the recreational vehicle market.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Games
Sudoku: March 23
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?