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
The Daily Memphian has become the largest digital-only, local news site in the country. Being the biggest was never our goal. We just wanted to do all we could to provide quality local news to the Memphis area on a daily, if not hourly, basis.
Metro
Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
City of Memphis Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
Business
Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
Transportation & Logistics Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
Business Memphis med-tech startup’s merger to help ‘realize ... mission at scale’
Sports
Memphis basketball to begin home-and-home series with Utah State
A road matchup with Utah State in February could provide Memphis with an opportunity to be tested before heading into the postseason.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces January date for 67th annual game
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Athletes from MUS, Lausanne named Players of the Year
Food
$15 Deal: Cedars’ mixed grill platter is a heap of protein
At Cedars Restaurant, they offer big portions that don’t sacrifice quantity for quality — and vice versa.
Suburbs
At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Pride is on Beale, and ‘weird music’ is at Crosstown
This week, Juneteenth kicks off early, Just City gives us a reason to laugh and you can sip booze in a bookshop for a good cause.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”