Morant scores 35, but short-handed Grizzlies drop one to Mavericks

The Mavericks took advantage of the Grizzlies’ depleted roster, slowing the pace and taking away points in the paint.

By Drew Hill January 23, 2022

Calkins: Hardaway and the Tigers get a win they needed — and deserved

The Memphis Tigers ended a tumultuous week by beating Tulsa. It was a win the Tigers desperately needed — and richly deserved.

By Geoff Calkins January 26, 2022

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Four key sequences from the Tigers’ comeback win over Tulsa

These underrated moves and moments helped Memphis overcome a huge deficit against the Golden Hurricane.

By Steven Johnson January 23, 2022

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Harris, Minott lead dramatic comeback win vs. Tulsa

The Tigers triumph at Tulsa for the first time since 2012, and get some key defense at the end to seal it.

Four key sequences from the Tigers' comeback win over Tulsa

By Steven Johnson January 23, 2022

Memphis Tigers Football

Charlotte linebacker transfer joins Memphis

Tyler Murray logged a combined 184 tackles and six interceptions while spending two seasons each at Troy and Charlotte.

By Frank Bonner II January 23, 2022

Education

New voucher proposal targets districts that hold virtual learning

The debate over whether to use tax dollars to send children to private schools has reared its head.

By Ian Round, Daja E. Henry January 23, 2022

State Government

Legislators draw partisan lines over voting rights and filibuster

The two key votes of the week in Washington D.C. were in the Senate. But the discussion among the city’s representatives in Washington included both U.S. House members who represent Memphis.

By Bill Dries January 23, 2022

High School Sports

Briarcrest assistant coach Pete Story dies

The veteran coach, who was part of a Final Four program at Mississippi State, had been at Briarcrest for the past two seasons.

By John Varlas January 22, 2022

Health Care

New UTHSC chancellor ready to immerse in ‘uniqueness’ of Memphis

Dr. Peter Buckley joins the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center from Virginia Commonwealth University.

By Christin Yates January 23, 2022

North Mississippi

Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch

The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.

By Toni Lepeska January 23, 2022

Metro

On The Record podcast debuts

The podcast debut sets the stage for the interviews that are an integral part of The Daily Memphian’s coverage of politics and government.

By Bill Dries January 23, 2022

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Education

Trump names former Tennessee schools chief Penny Schwinn to serve as deputy education secretary

Penny Schwinn would bring the perspective of a state schools chief to her job.

By Erica Meltzer, Marta W. Aldrich 8 hours ago

Free Access City of Memphis Two warming centers to open ahead of brutal cold

First Horizon reports 2024 fourth quarter and full-year earnings

FHN President and CEO Bryan Jordan said the fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results reflect a “focused execution” of the bank’s strategic priorities.

By Aisling Mäki January 16, 2025

Transportation & Logistics Here’s what will replace the Memphis airport concourse

Memphis women pick up a road win over Tulane

The Tigers’ victory snaps an eight-game road losing streak, the team’s first victory away from Elma Roane Fieldhouse since beating Tulane last season.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 6 hours ago