Calkins: Emoni Bates ends the drama — and begins the dreams
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
In what could be dubbed “The Summer of Hardaway,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has once again landed one of his top targets with the commitment of Bates.
He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.
Kyle Murphy sets single-season goal record with his 11th.
You probably won’t get a serious case, but Delta is a much different foe, doctors say.
Germantown aldermen met to discuss consolidation efforts, and Mayor Mike Palazzolo made his stance clear on the discussion.
Collierville did not approve a change in zoning for developers seeking to build a 103-unit independent living facility for seniors.
The two complaints were over a 2020 contract for a $1 million marketing campaign to urge Shelby Countians to wear masks.
The U of M has plans for new student-athlete housing, an academic “success center” and a new track and soccer stadium, among other facilities.
Rudd says the COVID vaccine should be added to the list that the state requires on all college campuses.
“After some of the initial (COVID) restrictions were relaxed in the early spring, we started to see some behavior Downtown that was not what we were used to,” said commission president Paul Young.
The university faced a $55 million shortfall last year; it now expects to be $75 million to $80 million to the good.
A Florida-based developer wanting to build a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex in the University District is one step closer to doing so.
Lewisburg Middle School in DeSoto County will transition to virtual learning Thursday, Aug. 26, after a recommendation from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
This virtual school discussion comes as the Delta variant’s rise led to the latest COVID-19 surge throughout Shelby County with pediatric cases increasing compared to previous surges in the pandemic.
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
There are 8,742 active cases reported in Shelby County.
McDermott appeared in 18 games for Memphis, averaging 2.2 points per contest.
The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.
Jaren Jackson Jr. could play this season without an extension in place to prove he is worth a max deal.
Developing good timing and chemistry with a quarterback and his receivers is invaluable.
We’re talking about masks, because what else? Really, though, wearing them properly could be what keeps our restaurants open. But is it enough to keep our kids safe?
Current zoning allows for 60 dwelling units per acre, and 18 Main’s development plans call for 133 dwelling units per acre.
An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.
Local healthcare leaders and residents say care is challenging amid Medicaid cuts and changes to TennCare and the Affordable Care Act.
Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Boss Lady Pickles is a participant in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s new Shelf Ready program, which pairs local small businesses with local grocers.
With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.
An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.
Collierville Alderman Charles Hall touched a nerve recently when he called cyclists “the spandex gang.” Hall says he didn’t mean anything by it. But Geoff Calkins says Memphis — and the world — would be a better place if it adopted the principles of the spandex gang.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Today’s puzzle features the bust of Mary Church Terrell, a Memphis suffrage movement activist and daughter of Robert Reed Church, said to be the South’s first Black millionaire. The photo was taken by Jonathan Mintz.