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
Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall faces challenger
Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall will face a challenge from Liz Deely as she hopes to retain her position on the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis professor gets $125K contract to help with MATA’s ‘chicken-and-egg problem’
City of Memphis Task Force has targeted citizens, ACLU alleges
Premium City of Memphis A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Metro This Week in Memphis: Brooks Museum’s last day
Business
Memphis professor gets $125K contract to help with MATA’s ‘chicken-and-egg problem’
A University of Memphis professor has spent years studying public transportation systems in cities nationwide. Now, Memphis has been added to that list.
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Business Arlington company wants to expand property
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Sports
Monday recap: Tigers in good shape heading into conference play
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ win over UT Martin as Memphis prepares for its conference schedule. After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT MartinRelated content:
Sports Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked
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Sports Memphis Tigers moving on from track and cross country coach Kevin Robinson
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 45, UT Martin 21
Food
What to Order: JEM Dining’s chocolate cake
“There are so many times I go out to a restaurant and have this decadent, chocolatey dessert. There is nothing I want more with it than a glass of milk,” said chef Josh Mutchnick.
Premium Food News When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Suburbs
Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall faces challenger
Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall will face a challenge from Liz Deely as she hopes to retain her position on the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Premium City of Memphis A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Arts & Culture
Memphis will have a voice on newly formed Tennessee music panel
The Tennessee Music Advisory Council, which will focus on economic opportunities, professional development, industry connections and preserving the state’s musical heritage.
Music 10 bands to see at Gonerfest 23
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Judge Coffee, release Andrew Hayes’
“The true measure of a justice system is not whether it can claim perfection. It is whether the justice system has the courage to correct itself when it discovers that it failed.”
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Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
North Mississippi The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.