On magical day, Penny Hardaway delivers on his promises
Memphis smashed Houston in front of a delirious crowd Sunday. Four years after accepting the head coaching job, Penny Hardaway will be taking the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.
Memphis women’s basketball advances at AAC Tournament
Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.
Arlington approves purchase of more land near Town Hall
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of nearly 16 acres at Airline Road and Village Center Street. The asking price is $2.45 million.
State Senate rejects House version of police residency requirement bill
The Senate last year approved a statewide ban on residency requirements, making an exception for Hamilton County. But last month, the House passed an inverted version, allowing them everywhere except Memphis.
Newborn found dead on side of roadway as police search for answers
Memphis police said a newborn was found dead on the side of Raleigh-LaGrange Road Sunday. They are searching for information about who left the child along the roadway.
Herrington: With playoff race heating up, Grizzlies need Dillon Brooks
It may well be that the Grizzlies haven’t been quite as good as their record suggests this season. But it’s also possible that with Brooks back they will be.
Sylvamo to suspend operations in Russia
Russian operations accounted for roughly 15% of Sylvamo’s total revenue in 2021.
MBRW: Meals For You offers home cooking, generous portions
Meals For You was opened in 2018 by Emma Jean Brown, who died shortly thereafter. But her husband and daughter have kept Meals For You going even though it operated as take-out-only for months.
Collierville leaders eye land use plan and mixed-use proposal
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is looking at possible revisions in light of The Parke at Houston Levee.
Long-vacant Bartlett commercial strip center sells
A second strip center on Stage Road in Bartlett that sat empty for years has been purchased and renovations are planned.
Grizzlies Insider: Here’s where Grizz need to focus before playoffs
The Memphis Grizzlies have some serious concerns as they turn their attention toward the final stretch of games.
Bluff City Biz: Ford and First Horizon
We’re highlighting two series of stories published last week: The First Horizon acquisition and progress with Ford’s Blue Oval City.
New Eats: Uncle Goyo’s offers upscale or taco options at Thornwood
After taking over the Memphis taco-truck scene with TacoNGanas, Greg Diaz’s Germantown-based Uncle Goyo’s brings a different kind of Mexican dining to the area.
Memphis connection helps family flee Ukraine
Nikodem Niziolek, a Christian Brothers University student from Poland, and his family helped the Ukrainian relatives of Memphis realtor Oksana Piven escape Russian attacks.
Exoneration efforts stalled by evidence destruction
Some states require police to keep DNA evidence until the person convicted dies. But in Tennessee, it can be destroyed after a conviction is rendered, leaving no way for many cases to be revisited.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.