Calkins: The perfect way to retire No. 59 — with a 59-0 win
“On Danton Barto’s day, the final scoreboard blazed with his number.” It was a fine way to retire the jersey of the all-time great Memphis linebacker, who died in 2021 at age 50.
An 8-win season for Tigers? ‘It’s achievable.’
Memphis is two games away from an 8-5 record, but losing the final two games would give the team its first losing season since 2013.
Tigers seniors’ final home game is one to remember
Veterans contribute to big victory over North Alabama in their last season game together at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Tigers force first shutout since 2015 in win over North Alabama
Memphis scored a season-high in the 59-0 win over North Alabama. The Tigers had 38 points by halftime. Tigers seniors’ final home game is one to rememberRelated stories:
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Box Score: Memphis 59, North Alabama 0
NCAA college football box score for the Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, game between the Memphis Tigers and the North Alabama Lions played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis.
Dreaming of a Whitehaven Christmas: Parade marks holiday season
“You have the baby majorettes, the grown-up majorettes and all the different bands from all the schools. I love it — It’s kind of like a battle of the bands.”
Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle sprain
The Grizzlies star point guard left the win over Oklahoma City late in the game and did not return after tweaking his ankle.
Herrington: In Jaren Jackson Jr.'s home return, something more rare than a unicorn
Jackson’s “double triple” in the game — three 3-pointers and three blocks — remains an unusual feat, just not so much for him. He did it six times last season alone, in a year where he shot poorly.
What to look for in Memphis’ home-opener against VCU
Tiger Nation has waited nearly two weeks since the 2022-23 college basketball season began for the chance to see the team in person at FedExForum.
Inmate seriously injured in altercation with cellmate
Preliminary information indicates a detainee at Shelby County Jail is in critical condition after an altercation with his cellmate.
Chickasaw Oaks store keeps your gifts under wraps
Last Christmas, in a mountain of boxes, wrapping paper and ribbon, the on-site gift-wrapper at Saddle Creek had an epiphany.
Recipe Exchange: Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey
Breaking the turkey down before cooking frees up the oven on Thanksgiving, makes for a tasty bird and gives you the best turkey gravy you’ll ever have.
MSCS: Germantown offers $5 million for namesake schools
Negotiations are underway related to the Germantown namesake schools, but it’s unclear if an agreement will be reached prior to deadline.
Friday prep report: Bartlett holds off Germantown, advances to 6A semis
Panthers grind out a victory to set up a semifinal home game against Hendersonville Beech. Covington and MASE also advance.
FedEx Ground unofficial bargaining group officers resign
The group formed just months ago to lobby the logistics giant for changes has disbanded and denounced calls for a work stoppage on the day after Thanksgiving.
Hot dog! Local wins tour in Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
“When people know we’re coming, they show up in hot dog outfits, bring their weenie dogs, and that’s really all normal for us,” said one of Oscar Mayer’s hotdoggers.
Showboats don’t come free to Memphis
But the city’s financial commitment for the expansion USFL franchise appears to be minimal in the first year of what Mayor Jim Strickland hopes extends to a three-year contract.
Latest Young Dolph suspect allegedly aided in hideout, payments
Jermarcus Johnson, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, turned himself in today.
What will local law enforcement agencies use if Twitter fails?
The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all rely on Twitter to get information out to the public.
Memphis women’s soccer team makes history, advances to Sweet 16
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team shut out Mississippi State, 4-0, in an NCAA tournament second-round match, Friday, Nov. 18, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
October 2023 shaping up to be exciting election season for Memphis
A reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines,” looks at the November midterm election results in Shelby County and the campaign for Memphis Mayor that ends with an October 2023 Election Day.
Guest Column: A first-time voter reflects on the importance — and the challenges — of voting
“Every vote does indeed count. But election information should be more accessible to everyone, and candidates need to spend time with who they want to represent.”
Thanksgiving is the time for favorites: Food and family
Thanksgiving is a time to put your favorite folks — your family — around a table of your favorite foods and appreciate the good things in your life.
What it means to be a lifestyle blogger
Her website, Caramelized, was once just focused on food. But now it has become something much bigger.
Grizzlies podcast: Star in, star out
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Looks like a cuppa joe, but the story of JoJo’s Espresso is so much more. And that’s just one of the warm images photographers Mark Weber and Brad Vest captured this week.
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This Week in Memphis: Ford vacancy interviews; baseball goes bananas
Shelby County Commission interviews applicants for the vacancy left by Edmund Ford Jr., and Banana Ball is at AutoZone Park.
State Government City’s federal elected officials react to airstrikes on Iran
Education Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee
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Business
MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Memphis Light, Gas and Water partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Southwest Tennessee Community College and other career and technical organizations in the area for its Customer Service Career Academy.
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Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Sports
Grizzlies win again, dominate Pacers in fourth quarter
The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to two with a win over Indiana on Sunday. It’s just the second time since the start of 2026 that Memphis has won two in a row. Related content:
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Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.
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Arts & Culture
New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives
Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.
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Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
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MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
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Daily Jigsaw: Strike a pose
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Memphis City Council as they prepare to have portraits made and was taken by Brad Vest.