‘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
City calls off extension of road into Pidgeon Industrial Park, for now
The city announcement Tuesday, Sept. 8, cites “legitimate concerns” from Southwest Memphis residents near the planned extension of the road connected to a SpaceXAI data center.
Metro Twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Education Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
Premium Elections School board candidate settles lawsuit with Germantown
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: New stadium fumbles and Collierville fire chief complaints
Business
From food to fitness to coffee, founders chart their own paths
What happens when a restaurateur, a group fitness coach and a potter walk into the Memphis Botanic Garden on Sept. 17? The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar, of course.
Premium Health Care Chili’s partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center
Premium Transportation & Logistics Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating, driving up numbers in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Premium Spirit of Memphis Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
Sports
New Eats: Tiger football value meals
The University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out.
Memphis Tigers Football Huff says Tigers must play their ‘best game of the year’ against Boise State
Update Memphis Tigers Football Before Saturday showdown, Memphis trails Boise State among ‘Others Receiving Votes’ in both major polls
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies make trade on the margins with New Orleans Pelicans, acquire two players, pick and swap
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot
Food
New Eats: Tiger football value meals
The University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: The Four Way’s cornbread dressing and catfish
Suburbs
Hernando passes budget after short stall
The City of Hernando and DeSoto County governments have both passed their budgets for the coming fiscal year.
Premium Elections School board candidate settles lawsuit with Germantown
Arts & Culture
Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Interior designers Cameron Howell and Greg Baudoin are turning a Racine Street building into showroom, with plans to develop it into a resource center for the city’s design community.
Premium Music Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
Opinion
Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
John Covington says, “Beyond the incendiary rhetoric, the facts are straightforward: Tennessee Republicans wanted another Republican seat – and said so plainly.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Shell, a hotel and a Classic game
The big local news this week is probably the 90th anniversary of the Overton Park Shell.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Games
Daily Jigsaw: 901 weekend kickoff
Today’s puzzle features the crowd at the 901 Weekend Kickoff. Sean Davis took the photo.