Strickland has breakthrough COVID case
Strickland said he had been experiencing mild symptoms including congestion that prompted him to get tested with the results being positive Friday.
Lausanne flexes muscle and hands Bartlett its first loss
Craig Cunningham leads the way with three touchdowns for the second straight game.
Friday prep report: ECS blanks Jackson Christian for third straight
Big games from Tucker White, Cameron Gagnon help seal the deal for Eagles.
HVAC company seeks PILOT for Presidents Island move
The heavy-duty HVAC supplier is also considering moving its Memphis facility to North Mississippi.
Grizzlies trade for Marc Gasol, waive former star
The Grizzlies brought back their former franchise star in a trade with the Lakers.
Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
Calkins: Memphis and Fred Jones get the ‘Prime Time’ event they deserve
It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.
Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.
Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub
Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.
U of M comes to aid of former Tigers basketball player Tim Duncan
Duncan, now the athletic director at the University of New Orleans, called his alma mater when the Privateers needed help in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
COVID, bus problems mark beginning of Lakeland school year
The opening of schools in Lakeland has brought about the COVID-19 headaches suffered by every district, but also a shortage of bus drivers.
SCS: 490 new COVID-19 cases among students, 89 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 490 student cases among the district’s public and charter schools and 89 cases among staff.
About Town: 901 Comics bounces back from pandemic
The Midtown-based comic store closed for two months at the pandemic’s onset in the spring of 2020, then adjusted to its new reality.
How a Memphis police officer became the voice of the Grizzlies and FedExForum
Marcus Tucker, a military veteran and Memphis police officer, recounts his journey to becoming the Grizzlies’ public address announcer.
Metro
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Elections Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
Premium Public Safety No end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
Spirit of Memphis Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100 years
Education Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
Business
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Premium Real Estate Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
Sports
Martin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
Memphis lost to the Tulane Green Wave, 31-17, on a blustery Friday night, suggesting it may not yet have addressed all the gap-closing work new coach Charles Huff set as his goal for the program.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Tulane stuns Memphis in 31-17 upset
Memphis Grizzlies 10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason
High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Tulane 31, Memphis 17
Food
Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
Premium North Mississippi Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Suburbs
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Arts & Culture
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Two Tony Award-winning shows open
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Opinion Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?
City of Memphis Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Battle for the Bones
Today’s puzzle features Memphis Tigers tight end Hunter Tipton (0) jumping for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the Battle for the Bones. Wes Hale took the photo.