Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers
After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.
Report: Memphis to hire Larry Brown as assistant coach
Penny Hardaway has long wanted Brown, a Hall of Fame coach known for his ability as a teacher, to join his staff.
Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
13 city parks benefit from ‘Accelerate Memphis’ funds
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland kicked off the city’s $200 million slate of capital projects over the next three years Tuesday, June 29, in a southwest Memphis park.
SCS approves $750,000 contract with Educational Epiphany
The district voted to approve a $750,000 contract for Educational Epiphany, a company whose proposed contract teachers protested earlier this year.
Daily Memphian postseason track and field awards: Bartlett athletes sweep
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
CBU makes vaccine mandatory for fall
Students and staff have been notified; campus leaders will help those who have difficulty getting access.
East Memphis feels a parking pinch around Torchy’s
With four new restaurants, Williamsburg Village might be a dining destination, but parking is tight and East Memphis neighbors are not happy about cars on the nearby residential street.
After almost 40 years, FHN Financial is leaving Audubon Woods
FHN Financial will move its offices next May from one East Memphis office building to another.
NFL player, former Memphian, lends hand to next generation
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
Off-duty MPD officer charged with vehicular homicide in crash
Memphis police have charged an off-duty officer in a fatal crash in which two people were killed last week.
Neshoba Farms moves forward with final plan approval
Germantown aldermen approved an infill subdivision near Neshoba Road and Riverdale Road on Monday. Neshoba Farms is an 18-lot subdivision on 6.5 acres.
Memphis Zoo opens new coffee shop
Memphis Zoo converts conference room into coffee café to expand the refreshment options for visitors.
Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine
It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years
A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.
How Penny Hardaway’s decision could send shock waves through recruiting world
Hardaway’s choice would have ramifications affecting not just Memphis, but recruits and schools nationwide.
No COVID deaths in Shelby County since June 22
Coronavirus case rates are down 30% in the last 14 days.
Cookie shop opening second area location in Germantown
Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.
The latest on Penny Hardaway and the Orlando Magic
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Steven Johnson break down the latest news and what it means for the Tigers.
Hilton Memphis has window missing at roofline
Management of East Memphis’ tall, round, glass-encased hotel knows a window is missing.
Metro
Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.
Public Safety State trial date set for former cops charged in Nichols’ death
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Sports Memphis Tigers men’s soccer season ends with semifinals loss to FIU
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?