Calkins: How’d Alex Lomax save the game? He did it the Memphis way.
Memphis was careening toward a bad loss against East Carolina Saturday. What happened? Alex Lomax happened. He stole the ball and saved the day.
Buckley: Conflicted Penny just isn’t sure what to do
Hardaway admits after win over ECU he’s still wrestling with how to handle Memphis Tigers playing time
Memphis surges past ECU, but performance leaves questions
For the third consecutive game, Memphis came out flat against an opponent it should’ve had no problem putting away early.Related stories:
Junior college tight end commits to Memphis and Tigers add to coaching staff
Tigers land junior college tight end Brendan Doyle and former Tennessee Titans receiver Justin Hunter announced he’s joining the Memphis football staff.
Public forum pushes for solutions to juvenile crime
“I’m committed for our police department to do what we can, not just to be reactive and responsible, but also to be proactive to keep children out of the hands of the justice system,” MPD Chief C.J. Davis said.
What happens to guns after police seize them?
From 2017 to 2021, an estimated 1.8 million guns were stolen, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Penny Hardaway says Tigers’ communication, chemistry ‘off a little bit’
After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.Related story:
Chase bank set to enter Memphis market
Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location.
Late Stax Records founder Jim Stewart to receive ‘special’ Grammy
Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).
Friday prep report: Haynes heats up for Briarcrest in victory over East
Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.
Kudzukian, Momentum to help nonprofits up their digital game
Winners get free studio and production time; applications open Jan. 18.
Memphis hires special teams coordinator
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
Transfer defensive lineman commits to Memphis
A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.Related story:
Daily Memphian 2022 postseason football awards
Here are this year’s Daily Memphian postseason football awards, honoring our offensive and defensive players of the year along with special teams, freshman and coach recognition as well as our all-metro teams for the 2022 season.
TSWA All-State Teams
Tennessee Sports Writers Association announces all-state teams for football, volleyball, golf, cross-country and girls soccer.
Talking Grizzlies defense, sophomores and the trade market with John Hollinger
Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market.
Park? Music venue? Wedding site? Executive director discusses Botanic Garden
Mike Allen, the Botanic Garden’s executive director, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about all the different aspects of the Botanic Garden and plans for expansion.
Political Roundup: Narrowing the race for mayor and a Bolton-Pearson clash
The co-founder of the People’s Convention said on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast a 2023 edition of the gathering could serve to whittle down the field in this year’s race for Memphis mayor. Meanwhile state House District 86 contenders clashed Tuesday, Jan. 3, at a community forum.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand to capture the fun as skiers swooshed into the new year.
Penny Hardaway, Nike to release sneaker inspired by Lester Middle
Report: Nike is releasing a pair of its Air Max Penny 1 with a colorway inspired by the Binghampton school where Penny once coached.
Metro
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Spirit of Memphis Hulk Hogan learned the ropes of wrasslin’ in Memphis
Premium Business U of M sets fundraising record, officials say
Public Safety New sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols death
Business
XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
“You should look forward to going to school,” said Brent Mayo, a key executive of xAI in Memphis, in talking about the company’s plans to invest in upgrades at schools near its data centers.
Premium Ford Megasite BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Premium Real Estate Inked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
Premium Real Estate Food Files: The mushroom queen is back to support local chefs
Sports
Buckley: Finally someone from Memphis addresses Big 12 proposal
Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says what he really feels about the American Conference.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ defensive details shared with rival quarterback downplayed
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: The Memphis-UTSA mess is a shame. But there’s a bigger shame.
Premium High School Sports Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
Food
Table Talk: Easing on down the road
More than a dozen Memphis restaurants are promoting the Broadway show “The Wiz,” and most aren’t even requiring proof of ticket purchase to participate in the edible, whimsical fun.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
‘Sneakerheads’ willing to buy, trade or sell their soles descend on the Agricenter International for SneakFest Sneaker Expo.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘When federal support vanishes, the community needs to step in’
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Barbecue, breakfast and reopening a beloved Midtown diner
Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.