Biden order prompts debate about liberty
The Biden administration’s recent announcements regarding COVID-19 vaccines have set up a challenge with conservative states like Tennessee and raise legal questions.
Calkins: Savor the win, Memphians. (And also, the SEC tears.)
“Memphians have no reason to apologize for the football team’s win over Mississippi State Saturday. They should savor it as the triumph it was.”
Looking at the plays that keyed the Tigers’ breathtaking win
Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.
Memphis 901 secures big road win over Red Bulls II
Kyle Murphy had two goals to become the all-time leading scorer for Memphis 901 FC, which has two matches at AutoZone Park this week.
Calkins: An unforgettable play — and an unforgettable day
The Memphis Tigers beat another SEC team Saturday. And you know what? It really does just mean more.
Russell and Austin honor Isaac Bruce and Danton Barto in spectacular fashion
Tigers get a stellar performance from their top receiver and linebacker on the day they honored their all-time great receiver and linebacker.
Tigers go down to the wire in thrilling win over Mississippi State
A heads-up play by Calvin Austin III and a 51-yard field goal by Joe Doyle, plus some solid defense gave the University of Memphis a statement win.
Cooper-Young festival returns after 2-year gap
A socially distanced gathering returns to the Midtown neighborhood despite coronavirus surges and a daylong drizzle.
SpaceX journey ends with a splashdown
The SpaceX capsule parachuted into the ocean Saturday, not far from where the flight began three days earlier. The all-amateur crew included a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital physician assistant.
Thanks to you, Daily Memphian defies odds, reaches third birthday
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Metro
Lawsuit seeks end to Tennessee Highway Patrol, ICE collaboration
A federal court heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to block Tennessee Highway Patrol collaboration with ICE for immigration enforcement.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Outlook not so good for CBU, but The Station’s fight is over
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
Premium Elections Mayor Paul Young defends approach to SpaceXAI in preview of reelection campaign
Premium Business Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges
Business
Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
Premium Health Care VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Premium Real Estate Inked: ProSuites, East Pointe Business Center and former Family Dollar
Premium Business Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges
Sports
Hill: 20 things I’ve thought about before Memphis Grizzlies training camp
“It’s been a quiet offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies since the end of summer league. But that will soon change.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis’ outlook in American has improved since preseason forecast
Premium Sports Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis basketball has a problem — and Penny Hardaway can’t fix it
Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Food News Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
Suburbs
Most Collierville aldermen say they wouldn’t have fired Selberg
Collierville aldermen say they weren’t ready to fire the chief when the August meeting was called off.
Premium Arlington Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
In August, Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died. As his alter ego may suggest, Hodges was known to many Memphians as an eccentric character who claimed to be an alien.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
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.