Something old, something new: Mississippi wedding venue reopens
After years of problems affecting its luster, new Bonne Terre owners have restored the Nesbit, Mississippi event venue and will host a wedding expo in hopes of resurrecting its status.
Calkins: The Tigers have to get over a heartbreaker. And quick!
The Tigers lost to Seton Hall when a 6-10 player who hadn’t made a 3-pointer all season before Thursday banked one in at the buzzer. So how does the team get ready to play another game Friday? Former Memphis guard Trey Draper tried to help.
Memphis Tigers lose on 3-point bank shot at the buzzer to Seton Hall
Seton Hall forward Tyrese Samuel banked a buzzer-beating 3-pointer off the glass to seal a 70-69 victory for his team.Related story:
Westy’s feeds Thanksgiving dinner to 1,450 Memphians in need
“This time of the year, I feel so good inside knowing I’ll get some clothes and something to eat, and I’ll leave full.”
Whitehaven residents try to replace ‘Charlie Brown tree’ at Southland
“That tree is a part of the experience. It’s one of those good old fashioned family experiences that you can have.”
Buckley: What’s this NIL deal really all about?
Why all the upROAR in Memphis about athletic director Laird Veatch’s plea to boosters to raise money for student-athletes? Some questions and answers that hopefully will help.
Calkins: Win one for Will Drennan! Why a flag football game meant so much
Will Drennan died a hero the first day of flag football practice. His team of five and six year olds played on. Ten days ago, they tried to win the championship “for Daddy.” Why a kid’s game meant so much.
Dresden Tornado: Survivor grateful for ‘God’s Pit Crew,’ new home
Gallimore was worried that night about her her 21-year-old granddaughter, who was at Gallimore’s house in Dresden, a small town about 120 miles northeast of Memphis near the Kentucky state line. Dresden Tornado: A year later, devastated town strives, struggling to recoverRelated story:
Tigers face toughest QB-WR combo at SMU
Memphis’ defensive coordinator said his unit tries to take away what teams do well. Against the Mustangs, that means limiting the No. 1 receiver in the country and a top-10 quarterback.
40 years of ‘Cranberry Bowl’ a playbook for lasting memories, lingering injuries
For decades, a group of alums from Memphis’ Bishop Byrne High School gathered for an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition that earned the name The Cranberry Bowl.
The Sidebar interviews Lil Buck on ‘Memphis Jookin,’ the 20th anniversary of Nut Remix
Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes interviews Lil Buck and Katie Smythe, the CEO and Artistic Director of New Ballet Ensemble and School, on The Sidebar.
Table Talk: World Cup watching, a pop-up Miracle and the Grateful List
Plus, it’s time to sign up for next year’s Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
MASE, McKenzie meet in battle of unbeaten teams
Last year’s state runner-up, McKenzie High, travels to Orange Mound for a Class 1A semifinal match-up of undefeated teams. Bartlett High plays host to Class 6A semifinal game.
TVA employees get $161M in ‘winning performance’ pay
As the utility met or surpassed key fiscal 2022 goals, its workers have each been rewarded with a median check of $6,610.
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The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
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Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Penny Hardaway announces new hires to coaching staff
Penny Hardaway announced that he has added Tony Madlock as associate head coach and Sean Mock and Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches for the 2026-27 season, according to a news release Monday.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphian Tony Madlock returning to Tigers basketball staff
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Crawfish season’s near its boiling point. Here’s where to buy them.
It’s mudbug season, and trucks such as Crawfish Cabin and Memphis Crawfish Co. are crawling in the season’s biggest, better crustaceans.
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Suburbs
Pro hockey returning to Mid-South with new team at Landers Center
After the departure of the Riverkings in 2018, ice hockey is returning to the Mid-South this fall with a new franchise in the Federal Prospects Hockey League.
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How Marcus Winchester helped make Memphis into a city
How does the first mayor and keystone member of early Memphis grow to be a forgotten piece of history? A local author may have an answer or two.
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Opinion
Echols: Heaven is a long and delightful and forever hello
“I am keenly aware of the sting of goodbyes. Right now, even insignificant moments seem to carry weight; every parting hints at some grander departure that’s waiting just around the bend.”
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The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials
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Behind The Headlines Changes to county juvenile detention include uniforms and toothbrushes
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Forum building
Today’s puzzle is of the Forum I building and was taken by Andy Ashby.