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
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Sports
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Food
Celtic Crossing reopening after crash
“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a specialty cocktail.
Suburbs
Maeve’s brings Irish fare to Collierville square
The new Maeve’s could have been a second Bog & Barley but the restaurant group decided to do something different.
Arts & Culture
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Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
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Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ free agency agreements that were reported on Monday night.