Arkansas edges Kansas in epic AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Wednesday’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl was the 64th in the game’s long and storied history. It may well take 64 more games to be equaled.Related stories:
McGowen: Normal pressure for most coming Thursday a.m.
While normal water pressure and availability should be restored, Memphians can expect to remain under the city’s boil-water advisory for at least another day or two.
LIVE BLOG: Memphis-area updates on water and utility problems
Penny Hardaway says Ja Morant’s shoe is ‘history in the city’
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said he loves that Grizzlies star Ja Morant received his own signature Nike shoe, and he might wear a pair of Morant’s sneakers on the sideline to represent.
24-hour mental health crisis program planned for Binghampton
The nonprofit provider was awarded a four-year federal grant that will be used to develop a new crisis outpatient program.
D.C. Scorecard: Cohen catches the omnibus, Kustoff passes
The Daily Memphian’s D.C. Scorecard tracks votes and positions by the city’s four representatives in Washington on two large spending bills and the ongoing saga of Title 42.
Buckley: The night Arkansas and Kansas went wild in Memphis
Twenty-four records were broken or tied as Arkansas and Kansas went to triple-overtime in the 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
College football playoff boasts Memphis ties
Local players — and a former high school coach in the city — will be a part of college football’s biggest stage.
What to look for in Memphis’ AAC-opener against USF
Thursday’s contest with South Florida should give Memphis a chance to ease into conference play and build momentum moving forward. Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on Memphis’ adjusted expectations Why is Tyler Harris no longer a Tiger? Hardaway wanted to be ‘comfortable mentally’Related stories:
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‘Memphis’ novelist celebrates fiction debut — and Black women
From the beginning, Tara M. Stringfellow knew she wanted the protagonist to be an artist.
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Why is Tyler Harris no longer a Tiger? Hardaway wanted to be ‘comfortable mentally’
Penny Hardaway opened up about why South Florida’s Tyler Harris didn’t return to Memphis this offseason.
City denies MPD failed to properly investigate a 2021 rape allegation against Cleotha Henderson
A lawsuit includes a claim that had a 2021 rape been properly investigated and had Cleotha Henderson been arrested, the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher could have been avoided.
Table Talk: Tired of water boils, done with Christmas, but ready for 2023
Water boils are inconvenient at home but a crisis for restaurants; it’s time to address our aging infrastructure and fix this mess. Meanwhile, sip on some hot buttered rum and welcome in 2023.
Herrington: Something has struck at the core of the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies played as if their noisy, high-profile loss to Golden State had knocked the wind from them, and they were able to catch their breath only fleetingly.
Non-essential water use allowed again
Under its drought management plan, MLGW prohibited non-essential water use, including car washes, but rolled back that mandate on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Related stories:
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City of Memphis details salt, snow plans
The City of Memphis will use its new snow and ice removal plan when winter weather hits late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
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Business
The Cooper Midtown developers seek property tax relief
The Cooper Development group, led by Chance Carlisle and Carlisle Development Co., seeks a 20-year property tax incentive for the Cooper-Young mixed-use development.
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Sports
Daily Memphian postseason football awards: MASE standout, coach claim honors
Following a state-title season, MASE takes top winnings in the Daily Memphian postseason football awards. Plus, players from Covington, Collierville and Munford also recognized for their individual accomplishments in 2024.
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Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in over a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Anthony Young, the new CEO of Epicenter, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s efforts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs in Memphis.