‘We overlooked them:’ Gut check for Memphis in ugly exhibition win over CBU
Head coach Penny Hardaway’s squad went 2-19 from deep. And, while Kendric Davis finished with 22 points, no other Tiger ended the evening with more than 12.
Calkins: Kendric Davis leads cold-shooting Tigers to victory. (Get used to that headline, fans)
The Tigers shot just 2 of 19 from deep against Christian Brothers Sunday. That’s the bad news. The good news? They have Kendric Davis. And that may be enough.
Bronny James, Ashton Hardaway offer hopeful Memphis fans a glimpse of future
Bronny James and Ashton Hardaway, sons of NBA star LeBron James and University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, respectively, laid it all on the court at the Mid-South Basketball Classic.
Calkins: Memphis football avoided humiliation. Is that really enough?
Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?
Memphis lands commitment from 2023 4-star wing Carl Cherenfant
Carl Cherenfant — a 6-foot-5 four-star small wing — announced his commitment to the Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Florida’s Calvary Christian Academy.
Echols: Memories of childhood mysteries better left undisturbed
The Enchanted Forest, Adventure River, The Wonder Bread factory and all the things that “brought me memories filled with laughter and delight.”
Floyd Bonner Jr. to announce run for Memphis mayor
Bonner’s announcement follows several months of consideration on the heels of his easy second term win in the August county general election.
Interactive Bartlett mural offers wings of hope
“It’s something I hope will bring some more opportunities for the church, for people to be interested to come here,” Bartlett artist Craig Thompson said.
Dallas Mavericks score 137 in win over Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies played a clunker on Saturday in Dallas. Luka Doncic scored 32 points in a dominant 137-96 Dallas win. Related story:
Former Tiger Earl Barron the latest to join coaching ranks
Barron scored over 1,000 points in his career at Memphis and won an NBA title with the Miami Heat.
Tigers fail to rally after a rough start at No. 25 Tulane
The Memphis Tigers fall behind by 35 and lose their third straight game. Special teams mistakes have been an eyesore during Tigers' three-game skidRelated stories:
Late goal sends 901 FC into conference semifinals
Pirmann: Fans helped team get over the finish line in first playoff victory in club history.
Garner: School board races should remain nonpartisan
Adding national issues into local campaigns and pushing a national agenda that appeals to emotions and cultural hot-button issues of the day makes elections both inflammatory and divisive to the community.
Gripped by drought, drenched by rain, Mississippi basin sees climate extremes
Drought is affecting the region even as climate change-induced increases in rainfall amount and intensity have been documented.
Movers & Shakers
Gill Family Law and RBG Wealth Advisors announce a promotion and new additions.
Hutchinson: Buyer beware when shopping for cars online
If you’re buying it from an online-only dealer, be sure you understand the return and refund policy and that the dealer’s reputation indicates it will stand behind the policy.
‘It’s a great day for justice’: Last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 return to work
The last of the Memphis Starbucks 7 has been reinstated at the location on Poplar Avenue and Prescott Street, but the group still seeks reinstatement for all other union-seeking Starbucks employees across the United States.
Southwest’s first chief of staff and chief strategy officer begins tenure
With the roles, Jacqueline Taylor will be responsible for helping with vision planning for the college and implementing the new strategic plan that Southwest approved recently.
Metro
County Clerk’s rent on Millington space good through end of fiscal year
The commission approved $38,400 from the County Clerk’s budget Monday, Jan. 12, to be current on the clerk’s Millington lease through the end of June.
Business Sycamore View building to become AI data center
Education County Commission votes to keep all nine MSCS seats on 2026 ballot
Elections Opening day action to get on August ballot dominated with familiar faces
City of Memphis First City Council meeting of 2026 features more changes in public safety funding
Business
Sycamore View building to become AI data center
Golden Acquisitions is working with The STEM Practice, an advanced technology company, and an Oracle Partner, to create a modular data center in the 40-year-old building.
Premium Real Estate After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
Premium Real Estate A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Sports
A blue bear in Berlin: Grizz adds to authentic NBA experience overseas
The NBA wants Berlin (and London) to get an authentic Memphis experience, and what is a Grizzlies game without Grizz?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane’s fairy tale ended sooner than expected. But he has no hard feelings.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Love it, Like it or Hate it: After Memphis takes crushing loss to FAU, Hardaway feels he’s ‘talked enough’
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
Food
A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
The first Mid-South Stella’s Ice Cream opened a few months ago in Midtown Memphis. Co-owner Rebecca Schneider said it felt like “angels were bringing this into fruition.”
Premium Food Former teacher found the recipe for a brighter tomorrow — it starts with smoked chicken
Suburbs
‘Every dollar is counting these days': Residents who want out of Collierville speak to board
“If I was asking you to give me 300 bucks a month every day for five years and get nothing — what would you do?” one of the property owners said.
Premium Real Estate After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Memphis museums, filmmakers in national spotlight
Opinion
Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Sunday may have been Ja Morant’s last appearance at FedExForum as a Grizzly. If so, it was a fittingly disappointing end.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala
It’s a big week in politics and governance.
Behind The Headlines Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 12
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.